The hippodrome in Jerash

The ancient Roman hippodrome in Jerash, Jordan. Nowadays, a show runs daily with Roman chariots competing in a  race around the hippodrome.

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Wadi Rum

The impressive rock formation in Wadi Rum (Jordan) named The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, named after the book by T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).

The Urn Tomb

The Urn Tomb is the first of the so called Royal Tombs of Petra.

The Silk Tomb

The small tomb known as the Silk Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs of Petra.

Petra Landscape

Hilly and rocky landscape of Petra, Jordan. The picture was taken from the ascent path to Petra's famed Monastery building.

Lion Triclinium

The Lion Triclinium (often referred to as the Lions Tomb) is located in a narrow canyon of Petra, Jordan. The Lion Triclinium takes its name from the two reliefs of lions carved on either side of its doorway.

Qasr Al-Bint

Qasr Al-Bint (Petra, Jordan) was an ancient Nabatean temple. Qasr Al-Bint is a large free-standing structure, built of massive blocks of yellow sandstone.