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The city of Petra lies in an impressive setting and is surrounded by mountains with steep gorges and canyons. This gallery shows some of the rock formations in and around Petra. It is possible to do treks in the region around Petra, although it is recommended to use a local guide.

01 Street of facades
02 Street of facades
03 Oval opening in red cave
04 View of central Petra
01 Street of facades
02 Street of facades
03 Oval opening in red cave
04 View of central Petra
05 Late afternoon view of street of facades
06 Steep pink cliff
07 Panoramic view of Petra
05 Late afternoon view of street of facades
06 Steep pink cliff
07 Panoramic view of Petra
08 Panoramic view of Petra
09 Canyon
10 Canyon with path to Monastery
11 Canyon with path to Monastery
08 Panoramic view of Petra
09 Canyon
10 Canyon with path to Monastery
11 Canyon with path to Monastery
12 Canyon
13 Canyon
14 Donkey
15 Path to monastery and rock formations
12 Canyon
13 Canyon
14 Donkey
15 Path to monastery and rock formations
16 Path to viewpoint near Monastery
17 Mountains surrounding Petra
18 Stone heap
16 Path to viewpoint near Monastery
17 Mountains surrounding Petra
18 Stone heap
19 Mountains surrounding Petra
20 Roofed viewpoint with tourists
21 Canyon
22 Canyon
19 Mountains surrounding Petra
20 Roofed viewpoint with tourists
21 Canyon
22 Canyon
Other Petra galleries:  The Siq  ▪  The Treasury  ▪  Central Petra  ▪  East ridge tombs  ▪  High place of sacrifice  ▪  The Monastery
Categories:  Canyons and gorges  ▪  Scenery
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