After slowly walking for about 30 minutes, we reached the narrow entrance to the ancient city of Petra, called the Siq. We expected Petra to be more reddish than it was, but according to our guide, the colors come out more when it rains.
Petra - The Siq Is the Entrance to Petra
From Linda Garrison, About.com
After walking for about a half-mile, visitors to Petra reach the entrance to the Siq, the ancient main entrance to Peta.
Petra - Entering the Siq at Petra
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