Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the towering edifice of Al Khazna, or the Treasury, carved from rosy-hued sandstone. For many tourists ...

Traveling to Jordan means a journey to ancient Petra, a dive into history. The Siq, a 1200-meter gorge, leads to Petra’s wonders. Here, nature and human skill meet in stunning sandstone cliffs.

Positioned at the end of the Siq, the dramatic relief feels like a Hollywood moment. As the national symbol of Jordan, it is recognizable to most who visit Petra. Known as the Al Khazna in Arabic ...