Petra Tour: The Siq
The main access to Petra is a 1.2 km long gorge with steep walls up to 70 m high. Along the way there are remains of Nabataean water channels, cult niches and other interesting sights.
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On the right side you can see an aedicula on the north of the Siq, about 2.50 m high (see the detailed photo). The six small pillars on it are to be interpreted as betyls.
Gustaf Dalman registered the aedicula as D 144. He described it in German this way:
"Two pilasters bear a simple cornice truss, followed by a fascia decorated with festoons [garland, a widespread decorative motif], then the main cornice and a pediment decorated with acrotera, and finally a second fascia on which six equally high pillars [betyls] stand. In the niche is a predella; the idol that stood on this platform has been cut away.” (G. Dalman, S. 144)
© Photos, summary, translation from German: Haupt & Binder
The main access to Petra is a 1.2 km long gorge with steep walls up to 70 m high. Along the way there are remains of Nabataean water channels, cult niches and other interesting sights.