National Heritage Trail-Little Petra to Petra to Jebel Arun

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Provisioning

Inhabitants of Petra were relocated to the village Uum Sayhoun when the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. There are a few small stores with snacks and drinks if needed.

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Intersection

Panorama

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Small scale model at the entrance to the Petra Visitor’s Center

Provisioning

The Visitor’s Center has a variety of souvenir shops and food and drink options at a high price. Clean toilets. Residents pay 10JD with their ID card. Foreigners can use their Jordan Pass or cash or credit card (service fee).

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Provisioning

Following the trial to the right of the Treasury leads to a stretch of more souvenir vendors and small cafes offering water, tea, coffee, fresh juices and soft drinks. Additional toilets sprinkled throughout this section.

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Along the Street of Facades

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NabateanTheatre

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More souvenir shops

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More food and drink. This is one of the last places before ascending the trail towards Jebel Arun.

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Great Temple

Qasr al Bint

Turn left at the intersection directly in front of the castle to follow the more desolate trail to Jebel Arun

Archaeological site

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A good place for a water and refueling stop in the shade

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Bedouin families often have “second homes” in the hills and land devoted to livestock off of this trail

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Goats are plentiful on the trail

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Steps

This route is not the easy way up to Jebel Arun. It involves a long, slow climb that can take over 2 hours with makeshift steps. There is another trail on the other side of the mountain that is an easier path.

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Steps to Aaron's Tomb

The summit is in sight

Aaron's Tomb

Religious site

Summit

Sweeping panoramic view of Wadi Musa

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Archaeological site

Pharoah’s Column marked our mile 20

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The Visitor’s Center is a good place to use the bathroom, restock up on a variety of drinks. The Movenpick across the street is a great place to get ice cream at the outside window before you can easily catch a cab to your accommodations.