The Siq (Arabic: السيق, transliterated al-Sīq, transcribed as-Sīq, [a] literally 'the Shaft') is the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan.

The journey from Al-Khazna to the heart of Petra begins with the Outer Siq, where the impressive architectural skills of the Nabataeans are showcased through intricate tomb designs. This area …

Al Siq Canyon is the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. The Siq is a narrow canyon that is 1.2 kilometers long, and visitors need to walk through the 80 meter high cliffs to …

Riddling the walls of the Outer Siq are more than 40 tombs and houses built by the Nabataeans in a ‘crow step’ style reminiscent of Assyrian architecture. Colloquially known as the Street of …

The Outer Siq Area. The journey from Al-Khazna to the heart of Petra begins with the Outer Siq, where the impressive architectural skills of the Nabataeans are showcased through intricate …

From the Treasury, the passage broadens into what is commonly referred to as the Outer Siq. Riddling the walls of the Outer Siq are more than 40 tombs and…

Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the rock-carved city of Petra is full of mysterious charm. The approach through the cool gloom of the Siq, a long narrow …

Siq - the Siq is a dramatic and awe-inspiring passage between two towering rock walls, and it is the most popular entrance into Petra. It is very captivating to walk as you will marvel at the …

From Al-Khazneh Plaza through the Outer Siq to the Street of Facades lined with once magnificent tombs. Up to the Uneishu Tomb and on to the Theatre Necropolis.

The Outer Siq The Outer Siq is a ruins in Ma'an Governorate, Jordan. The Outer Siq is situated close to Street of Facades and The Treasury (Al-Khazneh).