Petra Housing
Jordan
Petra housing, thousands of caves carved out of the rocks.
Definitely a high rise, but I doubt they had any zoning
Definitely a high rise, but I doubt they had any zoning
Here is a Petra cave still in use as housing by a Bedouin. The
Bedouin tend to ignore rules, such as the Jordanian ban upon
living in these Petra caves. No need to be a nomad now.
Bedouin tend to ignore rules, such as the Jordanian ban upon
living in these Petra caves. No need to be a nomad now.
Home sweet home, the cave interior, with both decorations
and furniture. Clearly better for him than a Bedouin tent.
and furniture. Clearly better for him than a Bedouin tent.
Housing for eternity. These are Nabataean Royal Tombs,
carved out of the rock, the same as everything at Petra.
carved out of the rock, the same as everything at Petra.
I doubt the Nabataean royal family ever expected to
have their tombs crawled over by happy tourists.
have their tombs crawled over by happy tourists.
I was reluctant to leave Petra, but still had to exit. This is the
trail opening, directly in front of the Treasury. The adventure
was over, but I hope Petra will receive the attention it
deserves, whether tourists begin in Jordan or Israel.
trail opening, directly in front of the Treasury. The adventure
was over, but I hope Petra will receive the attention it
deserves, whether tourists begin in Jordan or Israel.
If you have a high speed internet connection, watch the
Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free video of this trip, "Land of
Milk and Chutzpah", by clicking on AdventurePics.com .
Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free video of this trip, "Land of
Milk and Chutzpah", by clicking on AdventurePics.com .
