Unfinished SYRIA AND PRACTICAL JORDAN (continued, Part 9) Saturday so happened that we went to Mount Nebo, where Moses found water for the children of Israel (Moses springs), and where he died. As you know, Moses is one of the important characters of the Koran, so the mountain is of great importance, both for Muslims and for Jews and Christians. On the mountain is a monastery, which is preserved mosaics of the ancient church built here in 578 AD Treasury in Petra trip by bus from Mount Nebo was particularly spectacular. In the place where the road descends and then gradually rises again, we have opened a stunning view over the valley. Landscapes during the trip were wonderful. Sometimes we met shepherds herding their flocks, and then all around took a truly biblical view. Lunch again consisted of a large number of appetizers, which we ate on the balcony, looking at spanning the valley before us. Magical! The magic of a little spoiled stomach, which some time after dinner decided to get upset. Fortunately, this trouble was a short-term effect, and lasted only a few hours. Canyon near Petra El-Karak - another Crusader castle, which became the focus of the events in the XII century. It is located on a cliff and is an excellent strategic position. In 1183 the castle was captured by the French knight Renaud de Chatillon, who was still so scoundrel and pirate. He has done many terrible things, but eventually was captured by the forces of Salah ad-Din, who remembered him all his misdeeds, and without hesitation, beheaded. Again, the lock just wonderful. One can easily imagine yourself an ancient warrior, carrying a watch on his tooth wall. Not easy, but the responsibility they have had service - for a long time staring into the barren rocky plains and valleys in anticipation of the appearance of the enemy. Sunday Speaking of Jordan, one can not forget about the rock city of Petra, and today we are going to inspect it, this famous World Heritage Site. Our guide warned us that we will have particularly stressful day. From the entrance to the museum should take about a kilometer to the entrance of a small canyon. Along the way we passed a large number of graves, which are one of the 800 ancient monuments of Petra. After about an hour's walk we reached the beginning of the canyon (in Arabic it is called "Sick"). Any photo report about the visit of Petra - or even in Jordan - is complete without pictures, "the Treasury" (a temple-mausoleum of Al-Khazneh, approx. Perevi.) Made in a narrow canyon. But for such pictures is difficult to imagine that 1. Canyon is very narrow 2. Very deep 3. There's a strong draft 4. He is very long - about 1,5 km. During the movement of the canyon you will see an inscription left carvings, tombstones and altars, but I was most struck by a complex system for collecting rainwater. By special grooves in the walls of the rain water flowed down the canyon into a special tank. Valley of the crypts of approaching the exit canyon, our guide told us that we looked at the sides, on the wall, rather than forward. We went to the right place, and we are again allowed to look ahead. And then we saw the famous Treasury. She stood in the sun, and on the sides of her surrounded by dark walls of the canyon. Apparently, just from this place and made those famous pictures of the Treasury, which are known throughout the world. Stunner! Treasury is not really a treasure. This mausoleum, but legend has it that the urn, which is located in its upper part, hidden treasures. It was built in 100 BC for the Nabatean king. Nabataeans (a group of Arab tribes, approx. Perevi.) Founded by Peter the Great, who became wealthy and powerful commercial city, cosmopolitan center for people and ideas from all corners of the known (then) world. Large temple in Petra If you walk from the Treasury just deep, the canyon begins to widen and turn into a valley, one of the parties, which is covered with ancient tombs. They are not as interesting as the Treasury, but their number and variety of breathtaking. There is also a well-preserved theater. Everywhere you can find people who offer a ride on a camel, buy souvenirs and books (among which there is a book written by a woman who had left England and married a Jordanian). And, of course, there are a lot of different cafes. We were lucky, our guide did not like crowded places (though tourists in this time of year is not so much), so he took us along the valley on a rocky path to some sort of separately located crypts. Crypts - these are rooms carved in sandstone, and intended for the deceased. But most of us remember the wonderful band boundaries of layers, which are many shades of red hovering over the walls and ceilings. We climbed to the former Byzantine church. It seems to me that one of the most vivid memories was forced to walk through our placer millions of ancient fragments, which were about two thousand years. Great temple - one of the few freestanding buildings in Petra (most of them carved into the rocks). It covers an area of ??7,000 square meters, not counting the surrounding area. It is still unknown, which meant the rest of the complex. The most robust and resistant members of our group continued to climb to the monastery, but we found a horse and wagon and made a fascinating trip back through the canyon to the entrance. After such a busy day I can with certainty say that this was the best day during our trip! Monday on the bus we went to the valley of Wadi Rum, which is really more like a vast desert with a lonely cliff overlooking the sea of ??sand. Thomas Edvard.Lorens called this place "god-like guttural spaciousness. He fought with the Arabs when they revolted against the Turks to occupy them. We were shown the place where they had a camp, and we soon became clear why they are so difficult to discover. The valley we traveled in a truck, pickup trucks, which greatly resembled a group of insurgents / resistance fighters / terrorists / heroes (underline), rushing to the dangerous operation. True, we did not have Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers. A trip we liked, and even species have been just wonderful. We had to watch the sunset (the news that we were going to watch the sun go down, on me the same inhibitory effect as if we were told that we will show the national dance). Sun successfully as planned, dipped below the horizon, and then sharply colder, as usually happens in the desert. In the end, we went to the city of Aqaba, which is located on the Red Sea, between Israel and Saudi Arabia. That's the neighborhood! Aqaba we were not able to consider, as it should, but from what I've heard about it, especially there and watch something not on that. After a night in a very good hotel, thank God, without incident flew home. "Terrorists" in the valley of Wadi Rum We really enjoyed our trip a lot more than other trips where we visited. I even wanted to learn more about the places we visited. Recommend to all! Start material:
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