Siq

The Siq extends through sandstone cliffs for 1.2 kilometers, with walls rising 80 meters high and passages narrowing to 3 meters in width.

The Nabataeans constructed water conduits and carved religious symbols into the rock walls during their control of trade routes in the first century BCE.

Stone carvings and inscriptions along the canyon walls demonstrate the engineering and artistic capabilities of the Nabataean civilization in ancient times.

The path through the Siq requires sturdy walking shoes and water supplies, as the journey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete in direct sunlight.

Water channels carved into the canyon walls maintained a continuous water supply to Petra, creating an advanced irrigation system in the desert environment.

Location: Ma'an Governorate

Made from material: sandstone

Part of: Petra

GPS coordinates: 30.32301,35.45649

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08