You've gone through the main entrance and hopefully you've successfully passed the horse and carriage peddlers without incidence so now the show begins! The first major monument you'll see is the two-storey Obelisk Tomb on the left-hand-side only a few minutes walk past the Petra Visitor Center and before the entrance to the Siq, the canyon leading you to the Lost City. The Obelisk Tomb (see my photos here) gives you a hint as to what you're going to see ahead of you. This ancient structure is a tomb with four pyramidal obelisks and a human figure, eroded by time, in the center. It's beautiful at sunset but you don't want to be here then ;-) OK let's keep moving, our nextstop is the Bab al-Siq.....remember, drink lots of water.

Between the Petra Visitor Center and the entrance of the Siq on the south side of the path. The fine tomb with four pyramidal obelisk built as funerary symbols by the Nabateans. The four obelisks, together with the eroded human figure in the center, probably represent the five people buried in the tomb. There will be offered if you want to ride the horse and it's included with your ticket. They just want tip, make sure to negotiate how much you are willing to pay ahead of time.

This is the first "proper" structure you'll see when walking from the visitor center to the Siq and is a good teaser of grander things to come further down the road. It's a large tomb topped with 3-4 obelisks (and hence the name). The obelisks might mean that its design is influenced by Egyptian architecture. You can cross the road and walk up the tomb and the hill next to it. Nice place to just stop and appreciate the ancient work.

The Obelisk Tomb is towered by four obelisks which is why it is so named. The Egyptians believed that the obelisk structure could guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife. Constructed in the first century BCE, the tomb is an elaborate two story tomb carved from the solid rock with influences of Egyptian, Greek, Indian and Nabataean architectural styles.

The Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Trail is the entrance to the Treasury at Petra and more! The entrance fees is 50 JOD for one day and 55 JOD for two days. I recommend the one day because it doesn’t need more than 7 hours to complete all the trails. A horse ride is included with the price but tips are expected, however, we have done it without and finished everything by foot so we could take in the amazing views.

The Obelisk Tomb is one of the many impressive rock-cut tombs that can be found at the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It is located in the northern part of the city, along the Street of Facades, a row of tombs that served as the final resting place for the wealthy and powerful inhabitants of Petra. The Obelisk Tomb gets its name from the four obelisks that are carved into the top of the facade, which were likely intended to symbolize the four corners of the world or to honor the four winds. The tomb is a prime example of the intricate and detailed craftsmanship that was typical of the Nabataean people, who carved many of Petra's most impressive structures out of the sandstone cliffs. The Obelisk Tomb consists of a central chamber with a vaulted ceiling, which would have housed the remains of the tomb's occupants. The facade of the tomb is adorned with a series of columns, pediments, and other decorative elements, which were carved out of the sandstone cliffs with incredible precision and attention to detail. Like many of the tombs at Petra, the Obelisk Tomb was likely plundered by looters over the centuries, and its contents have long since been removed. Nevertheless, the tomb remains one of the most impressive and striking structures in Petra, a testament to the incredible skill and artistry of the Nabataean people who built it.

On the way to "Treasury" Obelisk Tomb is one of Petra attractions. It's an ancient ruin from centuries ago. Recommend to climb to get a wider view. Well worth the short climb to get photos. It's a genuine Nabatiean site with rich history.

This is one of the beautiful structures to see on the way to The Treasury in Petra. Truly amazing!

An Obolisk Tomb, one of Petra Destination, an ancient ruin from centuries ago, it has long story among local residents.

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Stunning monument on the way to the Treasury

At the beginning of the 2 km long paved road leading to the Stone City of Petra, just 2-300 meters from the Visitor's Center of Petra, just opposite of the first big cubic stones which the Bedouins called Jeen Stones. Not so impressive like the Treasury or the Monastery but enough interesting in order to show what could be seen inside the city.

It's totally amazing. The whole of Petra is outstanding, hiking shoes and water are a must go explore and enoy

First stop after entrance. There will be people telling you horse ride is included ( just a few mins ride) the guy from visitor center said it's true but tips are expected

On the road at the beginning of the route, a few meters from the entrance. Nice to start entering the Nabataean architecture.

Amazing Petra Experience, Great wonder of the world 🌍

The first thing you will see in Petra on the main trail on your way to the Treasury

Nice place for walk, historical old Obelisk tomb. You can pass by this place on your way to Petra by walk, horse, or carriage. If you want to visit all petra spots and you don't want to walk a lot, take the horse or a carriage.

The first elaborate rock cut tomb before the Siq

Well worth the short climb to get there. Great place for pictures.

Petra is one of the most visited tourist place in Jordan. The distance of petra from amman the capital of Jordan is approx. 230km 3 hours drive. The entrance fee for petra is 50 JDS, you can visit petra im day time as well as in night time but in night time you can visit upto The Treasury. Petra is quite big and need time to explore the all spots, the last spot in petra is The Monastary and approx. 3 hours required to reach there. You can use electronic car, horse ride and tour guide from there. Few points required hiking so you have to have good stamina if you want to explore the beauty of petra. Always take juice or water with you to avoid dehydration during hot season. Washroom are available at many location inside the petra. Must visit place in Jordan.

We took the back trail, so this was the last Petra monument we saw. Its sight was a good way to ease us into reality after the magnificence of the other monuments.