Canyons and rock formations

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


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


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


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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