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Royal Tombs (Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb) - Petra
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds, especially during spring and autumn when temperatures are mild.
Budget tips
One-day foreign adult tickets are typically around 50 Jordanian dinars, multi-day tickets cost more; no regular free-entry days. Buy a Jordan Pass before arrival to cover the visa and Petra entry, and bring refillable water and packed snacks to avoid high on-site prices.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Archaeology lovers, Active culture travelers
Plan your visit
45-90 min
About
Greiti faktai: Carved directly into rose-red sandstone, the monumental facades soar several stories and blend Nabataean rock-cut technique with Hellenistic columns and Roman decorative motifs. Walkers often find faded inscriptions and burial benches inside the chambers, and rainfall brings out iron-rich streaks so the stone glows deeper oranges and purples.
Svarbiausi dalykai: Three monumental facades sit side by side, and one carries a sculpted urn perched above the entrance that gave the tomb its popular nickname. Sunlight skims the stone to reveal satin-like veins of pink, cream, and deep red, and on still mornings the hollow chambers throw a clear, bell-like echo when someone claps or calls out.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy closed shoes and a hat, paths include uneven stone steps and loose gravel.
- Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid the biggest tour-group surges and get warmer side-light on the facades.
- Climb the short stair routes above the Silk Tomb for a panoramic viewpoint and framed shots of the valley.
- Skip paying for a short horse ride; walk between nearby tombs to study carvings up close, but hire a licensed guide for historical context if desired.
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