Al-Khazneh
Al-Khazneh
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Be prepared for the breathtaking sight of this 2000-year-old monument which resembles a Greek temple with an urn at the top that was once reputed to hold priceless treasures.
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- BluebellplasnewyddCardiff, United Kingdom1,935 contributionsMagnificentThis is the view that you have been waiting for and it is the first open space after the walk down the ravine. It is the picture featured in all the advertising although you are likely to be there, not alone, but with many tourists, camels, bedouin and donkeys. Linger and enjoy, although it is called the treasury, I don't think there is any evidence of this function. You can obviously hire animals to ride back or onwards and also electric buggies at considerable cost.Visited December 2022Written 20 December 2022
- Claire-Ly LeeVancouver, Canada3 contributionsA dream come truePetra for us was a must as we saw it 57 years ago and this September with Gate 1 tours. It was as amazing and more. We found the Treasury is really a tomb as I remember. Further down on the old Roman road we saw a lot of changes. New excavations and people still living in caves. I would need a couple of hundred pages to describe all. It is good for young and old. I was still 83 and my husband 82. We had a lot of seniors on the tour and the history, the buildings from those ancient times were unbelievingly beautiful. The young ones in our group climbed up where it is permitted and a few took the 188 steps up to the monastery. My dream came true to see it again as the first time I realized I met the love of my life, my husband of almost 56 years. Glad memories although he hired a donkey in those days and I had the old time Olympus camera and got bouncy shots.Visited September 2022Written 11 January 2023
- Agata WWarsaw, Poland508 contributionsSpectacular, but simultaneously overratedA bit disappointing as for the most well-known spot in Jordan, world wonder etc. Yes, it is spectacular, the location, the facade, the way it is step by step discovered from the SIQ. But this is just a facade. The area in front of it is overcrowded with shopping stalls, people, touts, camels, rickshaws, donkeys. Not easy to move around. It's overcommercialized.Visited October 2022Written 20 January 2023
- Jadranka PLondon, United Kingdom717 contributionsBeautiful but overcrowdedThe most famous site of Petra. Al-Khazneh, or the Treasury is the first major building that you see after the long walk through beautiful Siq. It is overcrowded with tourists and vendors and at moments chaotic and thus impossible to enjoy in full its beauty.Visited November 2022Written 28 February 2023
- Athena Constantinou119 contributionsAn amazing feat of engineering!As you take the last turn in the Siq, the first glimpse of the columns emerges, and no picture of the Treasury will ever prepare you for the sense of absolute awe you feel when you stand before this majestic monument and see it with your own eyes. Cut into the cliffs, carved into the red sandstone and quietly hidden between the canyons of Petra, this enigmatic monument is the most famous of all the monuments of Petra. In reality, this 39-metre-high structure is just a facade with a relatively small hall that is believed to have once served as a royal burial site, although its original function remains a mystery. If it looks familiar, that's because it appeared in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the final resting place of the Holy Grail.Visited June 2023Written 19 July 2023
- Russ LacuataLong Beach, California8,569 contributionsIconicThe most iconic monument of Petra. The stunning mausoleum and its state of preservation is mind blowing. Its unique and eclectic design is a mix from the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Syrian architectural elements. It's best to see it in the early hours to avoid the crowds. There will be Bedouins trying to get you to take pictures with the camels and guide you to one of the picture spot hikes.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 23 October 2023
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,407 contributionsFinally, I saw it!I first saw it on Day 1 of my visit of Petra. Used my 2-day Jordan Pass for this visit. On Day 2 of my visit, I saw it again when I started my walk/hike at the Little Petra. The Treasury is the most intact of all the ancient buildings located in Petra. Closed #2 is the Monastery. From the Visitor Center, one can walk, ride the camel, or ride the electric cart to reach this attraction. I passed by the huge, beautiful boulders and canyons. Took lots of pictures here!Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 2 November 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,407 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I first saw it on Day 1 of my visit of Petra. Used my 2-day Jordan Pass for this visit. On Day 2 of my visit, I saw it again when I started my walk/hike at the Little Petra.
The Treasury is the most intact of all the ancient buildings located in Petra. Closed #2 is the Monastery.
From the Visitor Center, one can walk, ride the camel, or ride the electric cart to reach this attraction. I passed by the huge, beautiful boulders and canyons. Took lots of pictures here!
The Treasury is the most intact of all the ancient buildings located in Petra. Closed #2 is the Monastery.
From the Visitor Center, one can walk, ride the camel, or ride the electric cart to reach this attraction. I passed by the huge, beautiful boulders and canyons. Took lots of pictures here!
Written 2 November 2023
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA8,569 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The most iconic monument of Petra. The stunning mausoleum and its state of preservation is mind blowing. Its unique and eclectic design is a mix from the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Syrian architectural elements.
It's best to see it in the early hours to avoid the crowds. There will be Bedouins trying to get you to take pictures with the camels and guide you to one of the picture spot hikes.
It's best to see it in the early hours to avoid the crowds. There will be Bedouins trying to get you to take pictures with the camels and guide you to one of the picture spot hikes.
Written 23 October 2023
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Freedom42648367952
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Sep 2023 • Family
The Treasury is awesome, however if you want to go up to take photos from above you’ll have to pay a fee and they will try to shake you down. The price changes based on who you are and if you don’t want to pay or try to walk off you’ll be insulted with obscenities, they are not afraid to drop the f word. I have been to 14 countries, and the people at this location pretty much ruined my Jordan experience.
Written 17 September 2023
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bgtoca
Vancouver, Canada117 contributions
May 2023
Al Khazneh aka The Treasury is Jordan's iconic landmark and top tourist attraction. It's about 2 km or 30 min walk from the site's main entrance. This is what everybody comes to see when they come to Petra, so come as early as possible. It can be a real challenge to get good photos of The Treasury due to the crowds of tourists, school children, Bedouin hustlers, and their animals getting in the way. I appreciated the beauty of the place, but it's very hard to enjoy it due to the crowds, noise, and the constant hassling from the local Bedouins to get you to buy their overpriced trinkets, or ride their unwell-looking animals. Hiring a reputable guide in advance really helped to get a better understanding of the history of the place, which was very interesting. I would love to come back to explore some of the more remote parts of Petra, as 1 day is not enough to do much more than to see the Treasury.
Now for Petra by Night, my experience may not be typical, but I hated it, felt unsafe, and couldn't wait to leave. First you walk the 2 km to The Treasury in almost complete darkness, with only paper lanterns lighting the way. Then, at The Treasury you are herded like cattle to sit on tiny camping chairs with no back support. I'm petite and I was pretty uncomfortable sitting on those. And let's not forget the stray dogs that walk alongside the tourists in the dark startling them, baking and fighting amongst themselves, and sitting with the tourists as the show is going on. I love dogs, but they really shouldn't be allowed to mingle with the crowds in the darkness. The icing on the cake for me was when the show started, an Arabic speaking man started shouting and trying to pick a fight with the Bedouins. He knocked over a lantern, which caught on fire and was quickly put out. He got kicked out, then came back a few minutes later, yelling, and kicked a microphone stand, which hit a girl in the audience. She seemed ok. Then he was finally removed for good. Many people including myself left early as we felt like if the crowd panicked and violence erupted, we would be trapped in a canyon, in the dark, with only 1 way out, 2 km away from help. The risk of a stampede was very real. The security for the show was terrible, we did not get our bags scanned upon entry, and I did not see any tourist police or security guards to maintain law and order. When you cram hundreds of tourists in the dark, you need security for sure. As far as the show, it's Arabic music and the lighting up of The Treasury in different colors. That's it. For the hassle that we endured, seeing Petra by Night was not worth it to me.
Now for Petra by Night, my experience may not be typical, but I hated it, felt unsafe, and couldn't wait to leave. First you walk the 2 km to The Treasury in almost complete darkness, with only paper lanterns lighting the way. Then, at The Treasury you are herded like cattle to sit on tiny camping chairs with no back support. I'm petite and I was pretty uncomfortable sitting on those. And let's not forget the stray dogs that walk alongside the tourists in the dark startling them, baking and fighting amongst themselves, and sitting with the tourists as the show is going on. I love dogs, but they really shouldn't be allowed to mingle with the crowds in the darkness. The icing on the cake for me was when the show started, an Arabic speaking man started shouting and trying to pick a fight with the Bedouins. He knocked over a lantern, which caught on fire and was quickly put out. He got kicked out, then came back a few minutes later, yelling, and kicked a microphone stand, which hit a girl in the audience. She seemed ok. Then he was finally removed for good. Many people including myself left early as we felt like if the crowd panicked and violence erupted, we would be trapped in a canyon, in the dark, with only 1 way out, 2 km away from help. The risk of a stampede was very real. The security for the show was terrible, we did not get our bags scanned upon entry, and I did not see any tourist police or security guards to maintain law and order. When you cram hundreds of tourists in the dark, you need security for sure. As far as the show, it's Arabic music and the lighting up of The Treasury in different colors. That's it. For the hassle that we endured, seeing Petra by Night was not worth it to me.
Written 10 August 2023
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Sea Dweller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,679 contributions
Apr 2023
The Arabs call this temple - Chaznat al-Firʿaun - "Treasury of the Pharaoh." According to one of the legends, the Egyptian pharaoh who pursued Moses created this temple with magic and hid his treasures. According to another version, the temple was built by the Nabatean king Aretas IV Philopatris as his own tomb. Over time, the original purpose of the building was forgotten.
Many of the sculptures on the façade have been lost over time. Two figures of an eagle on the roof of the building, according to legend, carried away the soul of the deceased. On the second floor, dancing Amazons with double-sided axes are depicted. The entrance is guarded by statues of the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, who, according to legend, lived simultaneously on Olympus and in the underworld.
As a result of tourist activity, the temple was badly damaged. Therefore, 20 years ago I went inside the temple, but today it is not possible. A fence was erected in front of the temple facade. So, you can only enjoy the view from the outside. 20 years ago, alone camel was sitting on the square in front of the temple, now there are so many camels that it is very difficult to pass through the square.
Many of the sculptures on the façade have been lost over time. Two figures of an eagle on the roof of the building, according to legend, carried away the soul of the deceased. On the second floor, dancing Amazons with double-sided axes are depicted. The entrance is guarded by statues of the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, who, according to legend, lived simultaneously on Olympus and in the underworld.
As a result of tourist activity, the temple was badly damaged. Therefore, 20 years ago I went inside the temple, but today it is not possible. A fence was erected in front of the temple facade. So, you can only enjoy the view from the outside. 20 years ago, alone camel was sitting on the square in front of the temple, now there are so many camels that it is very difficult to pass through the square.
Written 9 August 2023
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Athena Constantinou
119 contributions
Jun 2023
As you take the last turn in the Siq, the first glimpse of the columns emerges, and no picture of the Treasury will ever prepare you for the sense of absolute awe you feel when you stand before this majestic monument and see it with your own eyes. Cut into the cliffs, carved into the red sandstone and quietly hidden between the canyons of Petra, this enigmatic monument is the most famous of all the monuments of Petra. In reality, this 39-metre-high structure is just a facade with a relatively small hall that is believed to have once served as a royal burial site, although its original function remains a mystery. If it looks familiar, that's because it appeared in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the final resting place of the Holy Grail.
Written 19 July 2023
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AmmarSarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina90 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Absolutely breathtaking. This is one of the scenes that leaves you speechless. I recommend you start the tour early, from 6 o'clock in the morning, to enjoy the silence.
Written 5 June 2023
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LaNyonsaise
West Midlands, UK890 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
It’s the view that you came to see but you hoped to have it to yourself!
Well, no, you will share it with hundreds of other tourists and it’s noisy and packed. Tourists will get in your photos but then you’ll get in theirs. I don’t mind seeing other people in my photos but not if they’re posing or taking selfies especially on a camel!
The building is stunning, admire the skill of the civilisation that created it and thrived in this desert environment so long ago. You can avoid the hassle of the local people who are just trying to scrape a living after years without tourists during covid. Better still buy a tacky souvenir, your holiday spending money might represent a year’s income to a Bedouin family.
Walk the rest of the site and the crowds thin out.
Well, no, you will share it with hundreds of other tourists and it’s noisy and packed. Tourists will get in your photos but then you’ll get in theirs. I don’t mind seeing other people in my photos but not if they’re posing or taking selfies especially on a camel!
The building is stunning, admire the skill of the civilisation that created it and thrived in this desert environment so long ago. You can avoid the hassle of the local people who are just trying to scrape a living after years without tourists during covid. Better still buy a tacky souvenir, your holiday spending money might represent a year’s income to a Bedouin family.
Walk the rest of the site and the crowds thin out.
Written 1 June 2023
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henneke
Cantabria, Spain2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
It is at the entrance to the Caves, a magnificent towering edifice known as the Treasury. Carved into the rock, it is faced with columns and leads to a labyrinth of interior spaces used to manage economic affairs. Now, there is no entry inside but all walking on mules or on foot leads to many other caves, which are indicative of the civilization of the past era. Spread over a vast area and many tourist shops are along the cobble stone stairs, which are very steep to climb.
It has resting quarters for merchants and tradesmen and their camels or goats/donkeys as well as living quarters for staff. There is a natural stream running at the foot of the entrance, and symbols to ward off evil along the path. Places of worship and sacrifice are visible.
Donkeys can be hired to go up and down the steep stone stairs and it takes at least 4-5 hours of stamina to do so. Guides are available. Admission ticket available for free, no prebiotics needed but check entry times. One must do in his life
It has resting quarters for merchants and tradesmen and their camels or goats/donkeys as well as living quarters for staff. There is a natural stream running at the foot of the entrance, and symbols to ward off evil along the path. Places of worship and sacrifice are visible.
Donkeys can be hired to go up and down the steep stone stairs and it takes at least 4-5 hours of stamina to do so. Guides are available. Admission ticket available for free, no prebiotics needed but check entry times. One must do in his life
Written 11 May 2023
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Ashfield531
Ringwood, UK1,026 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The achievements of the ancient Nabatean people in creating these sandstone carvings is incredible but for modern day visitors it is the exit from the dark narrow gorge of the Siq to be then confronted by the elaborate façade of the Treasury glowing in the light that is stunning.
This is true even when it is a dull day and the place is crowded and noisy as it was when we visited.
This is true even when it is a dull day and the place is crowded and noisy as it was when we visited.
Written 7 May 2023
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eli j
Panama City, Panama8 contributions
Es unos de los lugares más bonitos que he visitado, no dejen pasar esta oportunidad si puedes ir allÃ.
No es necesario contratar a nadie, nosotros cursamos desde EIlat de manera muy fácil a pesar de los muchos comentarios que nos tenÃan un poco asustados por burocracia del lado Jordano pero no fue asÃ, desde la frontera hay taxis que te llevan a Petra por $ 70 se debe pelear los precios y luego de 2 horas de viaje llegamos a Petra, esta vez contratamos un guÃa pero dice lo mismo que los folletos que dan en la entrada de mismo sitio, el costo de la entrada es de $ 70 y sirve para 2 dÃas si deseas ir al otro dÃa.
Hay más de 50 hoteles en la misma Petra por si te quieres quedar ahà alguna noche, si te quedas 2 noches en Petra NO pagarás la visa de Jordania asà que te ahorras unos $60 .
ir0ngate69
Beirut, Lebanon75 contributions
He’s right. This is a NO MISS site. Must be visited. Peddlers selling their wares but no beggars and super friendly people. You need tickets to get in, so...people are workers or legit,
ckh009
Elizabeth, AR64 contributions
Just an interesting note. We are getting ready to travel to Petra later this year so I am doing a ton of research. I read about your experience with the young boys threatening you. Did you see Park Rangers? I found documentation that the US Park Service has set up their guidelines for Petra and it up like the US National Parks. I am just thinking that maybe people need to report them and complain more about them. It is a tragedy that this goes on but I hate bullies and tend to want to try to do what I can to make it better for the next people.
Jeannie2207
Windsor, UK1,122 contributions
This wasn’t me talking about young boys being threatening. Yes they bother you to sell stuff but there in no way threatening. It’s been a great experience.
O M E R
Greater London, UK1,697 contributions
How much is the ticket to Petra? Also, how can we get to Petra from Aqaba using public transport.
Many thanks
Dreamer784143
52 contributions
I would recommend renting a car and traveling by car in Jordan. It’s much easier and safe. Enjoy your trip. Also make sure to catch Petra by Night. Amazing experience!
Spledidferstuff
Orlando, FL200 contributions
Khaled A is that 130 dinars round trip?
DrQuinnVA
McLean, VA82 contributions
Please clarify your question? Which "trip" are you inquiring about?
Spledidferstuff
Orlando, FL200 contributions
I only have 24hrs in Jordan. My flight arrives at 8 am what is the best and most cost effective way to and from Petra from Amman?
Khaled Azib
Dubai, United Arab Emirates327 contributions
Hi!
The trip from Amman to Petra and back takes at least 12 hours, which is very demanding and exhausting. This will allow you to see only some portions of Petra, including the Siq, The Treasury, the highlight of the trip and The Court.
If you are ready to take the trip, I can recommend a very knowledgeble driver. He took us from the hotel to Petra and back in his comfortable and new mini van. We paid him around 130 Jordanian dinars. Since he was very nice with us during our 4 -day Trip in Jordan, we gave him a tip.
Good luck!
Superpear
Ashburton, New Zealand1,343 contributions
Is there a trail map on how to get to the high trails that look down on the treasury? I've seen several photos from pin high but all the maps keep you to the standard tourist trails on the valley floor.
Indrashis D
Rehovot, Israel61 contributions
superpear,
I cannot provide you with a trail map, but the trail uphill to the treasury viewpoint from above starts right after Palace tomb. It's called al-Khubtah rail and from experience of previous travelers it takes 40-45 min one way. It seems it is well marked and doable without a guide.
eventually you reach a tent (probably a tea-shop) and take the path downhill on the left hand side of the tent.
There has been a detailed post on TA forum but somehow I cannot paste the link here. Search for it and it will be even clearer.
Indra
Indrashis D
Rehovot, Israel61 contributions
Hello dear fellow travelers,
I am planning to visit Petra in November. While I have found detailed info regarding access to the view of Treasury from above via the al-Khubtha trail starting from the royal tombs, I also came to know that there is another viewpoint accessible via the Madras trail which is more difficult and guide is recommended. My question is the following:
if the second view point is easily accessible (well marked) from the High Place of Sacrifice and if it is doable without a guide. How long will it approximately take for a hike from the High place to the view of treasury from above and back? I am a 24 year old and would like to do it on my own to keep the cost low.
Any information will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Indra
P.S- I am quite new to such posting activities, hence pardon me if anything is against the rules of the forum.
Rick
Mexico22 contributions
I have only done a guided trip where we camped in the desert behind Petra and then entered through the city's back door, avoiding the crowds and having to do only downhill from then on. The trail is not super well marked but very easy to walk. I highly recommend it.
CanTaz
Toronto, Canada71 contributions
Hi
we are going in May to Petra for a few days and do have tours booked. I am really interested in doing a short camel ride at the treasury. Did you arrange the ride prior to going to Petra? If so, whom do you contact. Or did you just arrange it that day.
Any information you can provide would be helpful
thanks
Jvdrunen013
Dronten, The Netherlands40 contributions
You can arrange camel rides locally. However I would strongly recommend against it. The sites worth seeing can only be reached by climbing stairs, which the camels can't do, so you'll be seeing the same area you would see by foot. On top of that, the animals in Petra are not treated kindly by the beduin group that "manages" Petra. If you would really like to ride a camel, It would be better to do it elsewhere, for example in Wadi Rum. Also, be advised, riding a camel is not very comfortable, so book a short tour (half an hour to an hour is more than enough).
ReiseProfis
Königstein im Taunus, Germany19 contributions
Dear everybody,
Indiana Jones Trail Riding tour in Petra / Jordania
I would like to ask,
1.-which skill one must have to join the Indiana jones trail riding tour
2.- is it recommendable to join the riding tour
regards
christian
MaureenF760
Paraparaumu, New Zealand50 contributions
As I have not heard of the Indiana Jones Trail Ride, I am sorry I cannot answer that question either.
If it is just round the site then probably not strong skills as it is an easy site but further afield, not sure level.
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