Jordan: al-Deir (The Monastery) at Petra

Place: al-Deir (the Monastery) at Petra Location: Petra, Wadi Musa, Jordan Visited: November 2007 el-Deir, or The Monastery, is situated about 3,750 feet above sea level within the ancient site of Petra and carved entirely out of the mountainside from which it sits. The Monastery can be reached after climbing the 880 steps from the [...]