We planned our second day of Petra sightseeing very early, just after dawn. This turned out to be a great move, as there were practically no tourists ahead of us.

We could peacefully soak in the views and take photos of just us, the beautiful nature, and the monuments.

We decided to devote this day to a leisurely stroll through Petra, mainly the al-Siq gorge, which is incredible, beautiful, but also dangerous.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, a flash flood occurred in Petra due to very heavy rainfall. 1,800 people were inside the area. Many were injured, and two people died.

The journey to the gorge begins with a walk through the Bab al-Siq valley (Arabic for "gateway to the Siq"), which fortunately isn't too hot early in the morning, but the return trip was a real ordeal.

The entrance, which was shaded and relatively cool, is truly impressive. It seems like we're entering another world, but that's only the beginning.

The rocks and peaks change colors from yellow to orange, reminiscent of flaming rocks, with occasional glimpses of a beautiful blue sky. The sandstone from which the gorge is formed takes on all sorts of hues. It can be pink, brown, red, or even navy blue.

You can watch this incredible phenomenon for hours without getting bored, as the changing angle of the sun's rays creates a beautiful spectacle. And so we did, taking our time and observing this beautiful phenomenon.

We continued on to eat the cherry on the cake: the ruins of the Nabataean city, and in particular, the pharaoh's treasury carved into the rock, known as Al-Khazna.

Walking through the narrow gorge, a crack suddenly appears, and from it emerges the beautifully illuminated Al-Khazna treasury. It's an incredible experience, indescribable.