The magnificent ruins of ancient Petra occupy a high plateau that rises out of Wadi Mousa, the Valley of Moses, in south-western Jordan. This is one of the most magical places on Earth, make sure you have enough time because the site is huge. The entrance to Petra is actually one of the biggest highlights of the experience. You’ll walk through a narrow, imposing canyon, made of smooth, sculpted rocks that guide you to the hidden city. It starts from The Siq, the main road that leads to the city, and ends at the Treasury. The main part of the Siq is created by natural rock formation and the rest was carved by the Nabataeans and decorated with Nabataean sculptures, mostly representing gods – In 300 B.C., Nabataean invaders captured the city of Petra, the Nabataeans controlled the East-West trade routes between the Mediterranean Sea and Arabia, Syria, and Egypt. Their taxes on passing caravans generated immense wealth for Petra, which was reflected in monumental sculpture and architecture throughout the city. Petra also possessed a system of channels, dams, and cisterns that enabled its desert existence and tempered the harmful effects of flash flooding. The Siq opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent façade, the Treasury, one of the most stunning things I’ve ever seen, a dream come true! In this area you can take many gorgeous pictures, from the top of the hills (fantastic views), and with the camels. Just few hundred meters after the Treasury, you will find the Theatre, this site gives a sense of just how imposing and vibrant the city was. The last and the farthest site to visit is the Monastery, there are more than 800 steps through the hills to reach it, but the experience is worth the journey.