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Qasr al-Bint (Temple of Dushares) - Petra
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light and far fewer tour groups; avoid midday heat and crowds in summer.
Budget tips
Entry to Qasr al-Bint is included with the Petra ticket; buy the Jordan Pass before arrival to cover Petra entry and the visa and save compared with buying separate tickets. Bring a refillable water bottle and snacks to avoid high on-site prices.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Raske fakta: Walkers often notice the façade rises like a carved stage, columns and niches catching the sun in layered relief. Archaeologists uncovered fragments of painted plaster and sculpted capitals, so you can still imagine the walls once alive with color and carved detail.
Høydepunkter: Stand close and feel the cool shadow under the portico, where faint streaks of red and yellow pigment cling to sandstone, proof that bright paint once animated the stone. Local guides point to a shallow drainage channel about 1.5 meters long in the courtyard, a small but telling clue that rain and ritual movement were choreographed across the space.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes, the courtyard and surrounding stones are uneven and can be slippery.
- Photographers get the best light shortly after sunrise or in the hour before sunset, use low terraces to the right for a slightly elevated frontal view.
- Arrive early to beat large tour groups that tend to gather mid-morning around the temple and nearby monuments.
- Skip paid pony rides for this short stretch, walking lets you move freely between viewpoints and saves money.
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