A tiny potion of the the ancient Talmudic rock art petroglyphs at Wadi Rum's Anfashiesh site. They were inscribed by camel caravans depicting their desert travel in about 700 BC.
A tiny potion of the the ancient Talmudic rock art petroglyphs at Wadi Rum's Anfashiesh site. They were inscribed by camel caravans depicting their desert travel in about 700 BC.
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Folk decor.
Folk decor.
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Some other Petra residents.
Some other Petra residents.
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The seemingly alien geography is ever-present on a Jordanian desert trek.
The seemingly alien geography is ever-present on a Jordanian desert trek.
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A dreamy 'al falq' or sunrise near Petra. A Lost City-quality pervades beneath towering mountains.
A dreamy 'al falq' or sunrise near Petra. A Lost City-quality pervades beneath towering mountains.
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The site is not without accidental dangers. Flash floods and also falling rock falls have taken traveler lives. The Muessra tomb collapsed a few weeks prior to our arrival. At least one tourist fell to their death while taking a dangerous selfie high above the iconic Treasury 'Al Kazneh'.
The site is not without accidental dangers. Flash floods and also falling rock falls have taken traveler lives. The Muessra tomb collapsed a few weeks prior to our arrival. At least one tourist fell to their death while taking a dangerous selfie high above the iconic Treasury 'Al Kazneh'.
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This textured land seems like an art gallery. Abstract patterns of eroded, naturally-tinted stone form multi-colored displays. Brilliant bands of russet wonder are matched by carmine and rosy red sections. Elsewhere, chocolate, salmon, mustard, ham and curry. Whether pale or strong, simple or complex, the artistic visuals bleed into each other.
This textured land seems like an art gallery. Abstract patterns of eroded, naturally-tinted stone form multi-colored displays. Brilliant bands of russet wonder are matched by carmine and rosy red sections. Elsewhere, chocolate, salmon, mustard, ham and curry. Whether pale or strong, simple or complex, the artistic visuals bleed into each other.
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A tomb entrance. Geologists refer to these iridescent rock rhythms as 'paragrams': erosion lines matched with color tonal variance.
A tomb entrance. Geologists refer to these iridescent rock rhythms as 'paragrams': erosion lines matched with color tonal variance.
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There, another monumental dreamland awaits travelers, composed of clay-colored rock and ramparts of redness.
There, another monumental dreamland awaits travelers, composed of clay-colored rock and ramparts of redness.
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Tourism is utterly crucial here, and folks like this policeman are hired to keep order.
Tourism is utterly crucial here, and folks like this policeman are hired to keep order.
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'I Married a Bedouin' is one good book recommendation, chronicling how a Dane married a local man. Their adult son now runs a Petra souvenir stand.
'I Married a Bedouin' is one good book recommendation, chronicling how a Dane married a local man. Their adult son now runs a Petra souvenir stand.
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But teens like Solomon (shown here) remain confused about whether it is worth it to complete their education, or to instead immediately plant roots in some sort of tourism industry position. This young man joins his colleagues from the nearby hardscrabble village of Um Sayhoun, to offer donkey rides to tourists.
But teens like Solomon (shown here) remain confused about whether it is worth it to complete their education, or to instead immediately plant roots in some sort of tourism industry position. This young man joins his colleagues from the nearby hardscrabble village of Um Sayhoun, to offer donkey rides to tourists.
0 2022/03/21 21:00:02
Martian?
Martian?
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The points in color concentration are rich in iron oxide and magnesium, remnants from ancient Gondwanaland 550 million years ago.
The points in color concentration are rich in iron oxide and magnesium, remnants from ancient Gondwanaland 550 million years ago.
0 2022/03/21 21:25:32
There is a kind of back entry to Petra, a less-known route from Beida village into Siq al Berid (i.e. 'cold canyon'--due to greater shade), aka little Petra.
There is a kind of back entry to Petra, a less-known route from Beida village into Siq al Berid (i.e. 'cold canyon'--due to greater shade), aka little Petra.
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Solomon's pal, another ('shebab') teen keenly aware of the limitations of local career opportunities.
Solomon's pal, another ('shebab') teen keenly aware of the limitations of local career opportunities.
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Although hardly a secret, Little Petra is worth the extra effort.
Although hardly a secret, Little Petra is worth the extra effort.
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As elsewhere, tombs in all stages of completion are ready to explore.
As elsewhere, tombs in all stages of completion are ready to explore.
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Our path took us to Wadi Farasa ('butterflies'), where we met some Bdoul tribe youths assisting their grandparents. The 'hajeh' grandma shown here insisted on trading my carpal tunnel wrist support sleeve for her portrait--fair enough! Her aged hubbie seemed 'kharifa' or senile, as he tried to sell us what he claimed were ancient Roman coins. Hajeh wears a long, black madraga over her body, with a mandeel atop her head.
Our path took us to Wadi Farasa ('butterflies'), where we met some Bdoul tribe youths assisting their grandparents. The 'hajeh' grandma shown here insisted on trading my carpal tunnel wrist support sleeve for her portrait--fair enough! Her aged hubbie seemed 'kharifa' or senile, as he tried to sell us what he claimed were ancient Roman coins. Hajeh wears a long, black madraga over her body, with a mandeel atop her head.
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Her good-natured grandson, who helped granny to put that wrist-sleeve on. Turned out that she'd had a recent fall off their donkey (see next foto). He then invited us us to join them in a stroll.
Her good-natured grandson, who helped granny to put that wrist-sleeve on. Turned out that she'd had a recent fall off their donkey (see next foto). He then invited us us to join them in a stroll.
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This was their 'zreibeh' or animal pen, another cave that was probably once a tomb.
This was their 'zreibeh' or animal pen, another cave that was probably once a tomb.
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This was mine, a ceiling actually.
This was mine, a ceiling actually.
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The family mule would be a valuable possession.
The family mule would be a valuable possession.
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Another long-eared youngin' in the cave, safe from wolves
Another long-eared youngin' in the cave, safe from wolves
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View from al Deir area. Either direction ('kif-kif') is good!
View from al Deir area. Either direction ('kif-kif') is good!
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A proud ram, possibly stoned after eating his fave local 'ratam' shrub--its white flowers have a psychedelic effect. The family would try to keep him from eating their 'j. anubis' plants because those were useful to grind, then mix with water to make a natural soap.
A proud ram, possibly stoned after eating his fave local 'ratam' shrub--its white flowers have a psychedelic effect. The family would try to keep him from eating their 'j. anubis' plants because those were useful to grind, then mix with water to make a natural soap.
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Alternate view.
Alternate view.
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The family took us past a sort of natural storage cave. Their neighbourhood had a few other families who'd somehow succeeded in remaining in Petra, whereas many others were forced to leave.
The family took us past a sort of natural storage cave. Their neighbourhood had a few other families who'd somehow succeeded in remaining in Petra, whereas many others were forced to leave.
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A dreamy sunset near Petra. *Time for more music, maybe two?
A dreamy sunset near Petra. *Time for more music, maybe two?
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This was Mrs Z's fave wall in Little Petra.
This was Mrs Z's fave wall in Little Petra.
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Inside the zreibeh shelter.
Inside the zreibeh shelter.
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The family donkey, Koo-koo, was apparently the culprit.
The family donkey, Koo-koo, was apparently the culprit.
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Another friendly local.
Another friendly local.
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Khalid Falahat is a local taxi driver who more than once went above and beyond. In the tradition of local cabbies, he refused to allow his left ear to be photographed.
Khalid Falahat is a local taxi driver who more than once went above and beyond. In the tradition of local cabbies, he refused to allow his left ear to be photographed.
0 2022/03/21 22:29:44
Souvenirs.
Souvenirs.
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