Wadi Musa Collection

The town of Wadi Musa illuminated at twilight, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East. It is the nearest town to the Nabatean archaeological site of Petra

Jordan, Ma an Governorate, At-Taybeh, also written Taybeh. A village in the protected region of Petra, south of Wadi Musa on the road to Aqaba

Al Khazneh Treasury, Petra, Jordan

Jordan, Petra-Wadi Musa, Ancient Nabatean City of Petra, elevated view of the Treasury, A-Khazneh from the Al-Khubta Trail

Wadi Musa, elevated view, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Wadi Musa at twilight, elevated view, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Jordan, Ma an Governorate, Wadi Musa. Buildings in town of Wadi Musa near Petra

Petra Wadi Musa Petra Mountains Eldji road Soft effect
Petra (Wadi Musa). Petra Mountains. From the Eldji road. Soft effect of afternoon lighting. 1950, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Idol niche opposite eagle shrine
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Idol niche opposite eagle shrine west of el Muzlim tunnel. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Eldji Grave Sheikh sacred tree
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Eldji. Grave of a Sheikh. A sacred tree growing from the cenotaph. (Juniperus Phaenicia L.). 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Idol niche es-Siq topped pediment
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Idol niche in es-Siq topped with a pediment, which is again topped with a row of candle-like shafts. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Pylon south entrance el Muzlim
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Pylon at south entrance of el Muzlim tunnel with crow-step frieze. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Petra suburb el-Khan Nabatean monument
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Petra suburb. el-Khan. A Nabatean monument with colonnaded cloistered court. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Ma el-Hadj Street minaret 1920
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Ma an el-Hadj. Street and minaret. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Idol niche Bab es-Siq 1920 Jordan
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Idol niche at Bab es-Siq. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El Muzlim tunnel Looking out
Petra. (Wadi Musa). El Muzlim tunnel. Looking out of the tunnel at the north end. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El Muzlim tunnel Looking north
Petra. (Wadi Musa). El Muzlim tunnel. Looking into the tunnel from the north end with blooming oleanders in foreground. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El Muzlim tunnel Tunnel drain water
Petra (Wadi Musa). El Muzlim tunnel. Tunnel made to drain water away from es-Siq. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa amphitheater left 1898 Jordan
Petra, Wadi Musa & amphitheater on the left. 1898, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-B da el-Barid El Beda Ridge
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-B da and el-Barid. El Beda Ridge. The White district, an area of white sandstone. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Es-Siyyagh Valley Oleanders bloom
Petra, Wadi Musa, Es-Siyyagh Valley. Oleanders in bloom. Found in profusion throughout Petra. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Beda el-Barid El-Barid Cliff dwellings
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Beda and el-Barid. El-Barid. Cliff dwellings near high place of el-Barid. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Beda el-Barid El-Barid Temple
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Beda and el-Barid. El-Barid. Temple in the Siq. Classical type with two pillars and portico. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Beda el-Barid El-Barid Chambers
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Beda and el-Barid. El-Barid. Chambers or storehouses cut in cliffs just within the Siq, with connecting stairways. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Es-Siyyagh Valley Patch aloes
Petra, Wadi Musa, Es-Siyyagh Valley. Patch of aloes. Aloe vulgaris L. red-orange colour harmonizing with cliffs. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Theatre el-Khubta area El-Khubta gorge
Petra, Wadi Musa, Theatre and el-Khubta area. El-Khubta gorge. Ascent on north side showing couloir and water canal to the left of picture. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Theatre el-Khubta area Typical sandstone
Petra, Wadi Musa, Theatre and el-Khubta area. Typical sandstone veinings. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Equestrian bas relief
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. Equestrian bas relief. On facade north side of portico. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Theatre el-Khubta area theatre
Petra, Wadi Musa, Theatre and el-Khubta area. The theatre. From lower slopes of el-Khubta. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Es-Siyyagh Valley Looking up
Petra, Wadi Musa, Es-Siyyagh Valley. Looking up the valley toward Petra. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-M esrah area Inscription Turmaniyyeh Tomb
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-M esrah area. Inscription on the Turmaniyyeh Tomb. A telephoto of the Nabatean inscription. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Lower Siq Triclinium close el-Khazneh
Petra, Wadi Musa, Lower Siq. Triclinium close to el-Khazneh. On east side of lower Siq. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-M esrah area Corniced tomb
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-M esrah area. Corniced tomb with Nabatean inscription. Being a rare exception, Wadi et-Turkmaniyyeh. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Main doorway portico
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. Main doorway. Seen through the portico. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Es-Siyyagh Valley Perpendicular cliffs
Petra, Wadi Musa, Es-Siyyagh Valley. Perpendicular cliffs. Looking toward the Araba. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Ed-DEr Close view high cliffs
Petra, Wadi Musa, Ed-DEr. Close view showing high cliffs from which this colossal monument was cut. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Wadi ed-DE r Qattar ed-DEr
Petra, Wadi Musa, Wadi ed-DE r. Qattar ed-DEr. The baths. Looking into the ravine. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Wadi ed-DEr Classical niche
Petra, Wadi Musa, Wadi ed-DEr. Classical niche In chamber facing ed-DEr. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-M esrah area tomb interior
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-M esrah area. A tomb interior. With grave recesses showing in one a floor grave. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Theatre el-Khubta area Corinthian
Petra, Wadi Musa, Theatre and el-Khubta area. Corinthian and Palace monuments. On el-Khubta facade. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Umm el-Biyrah Earliest Nabatean
Petra, Wadi Musa, Umm el-Biyrah. (Earliest Nabatean stronghold). A general view. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Wadi ed-DEr Nabi Harun Mt
Petra, Wadi Musa, Wadi ed-DEr. Nabi Harun. Mt. Hor. Telephoto. From ed-DEr showing dome of shrine. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Consoled cornice lintel
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. Consoled cornice, lintel and supporting pilasters of south side doorway. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Farasah obelisk ridge area
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Farasah & obelisk ridge area. Assyrian type monument. Wadi Farasah. With double crow-step frieze. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Wadi ed-DEr Qattar ed-DEr
Petra, Wadi Musa, Wadi ed-DEr. Qattar ed-DEr. Cult niches. Some niches containing Dushara pillars. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Lower Siq Tomb interior lower Siq
Petra, Wadi Musa, Lower Siq. Tomb interior in lower Siq. Floor graves and loculi. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh capitals portico Telephoto
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. The capitals of the portico. Telephoto showing intricate details. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa Corniced mounument southern graves
Petra, Wadi Musa, Corniced mounument, southern graves. Below block tomb. Example of severe erosion. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

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"Wadi Musa: A Gateway to the Ancient Nabatean City of Petra" Nestled in the heart of Jordan's Ma'an Governorate, Wadi Musa stands as a vibrant town that serves as the gateway to one of the world's most awe-inspiring archaeological sites - the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. With its elevated view, this enchanting town offers visitors a mesmerizing glimpse into history. As twilight descends upon Wadi Musa, it paints a picturesque scene that is nothing short of magical. The soft hues cast over this Ma'an Governorate gem create an ethereal ambiance that captivates all who lay eyes on it, and is here where modernity and antiquity coexist harmoniously. Beyond its charming streets lies the crown jewel - Petra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts breathtaking architectural wonders carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs. The Treasury, with its intricate façade illuminated by golden rays at sunrise or sunset, leaves visitors in awe-struck wonderment. Venturing further into Petra reveals another marvel - The Monastery or Al-Deir. Perched high above, this grand structure commands attention with its sheer size and exquisite craftsmanship. As you explore these ancient ruins, every step unveils stories from civilizations long gone but not forgotten. Wandering through Petra's narrow pathways leads to hidden treasures like bottles adorned with delicate sand art; each piece telling tales of skilled artisans preserving their heritage for generations to come. To reach Umm Sayhoun, an access road winds through rugged landscapes offering glimpses of nature's raw beauty before revealing yet another astonishing facet of Petra's splendor. In Wadi Musa itself, buildings dotting the landscape stand as testaments to resilience and adaptability amidst changing times. Here in At-Taybeh (also written Taybeh), locals welcome visitors with open arms and warm hospitality – inviting them to immerse themselves in Jordanian culture.