Siq

The Siq is a narrow, winding canyon that serves as the main entrance to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It stretches about 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) and is characterized by high, steep rock walls that can reach up to 80 meters (262 feet) in height. Carved by natural processes over thousands of years, the Siq creates a dramatic, imposing passageway that leads visitors into Petra’s archaeological site. Its towering cliffs and unique shapes help reveal the impressive engineering and artistry of the Nabataean civilization that once thrived there.