The Siq, which is the main road leading to the city of Petra, starts at the Dam and ends at the opposite side of the vault, a split rock with length of about 1200 m and a width of 3-12 m, and height up to about 80 m; most of the rock is natural and another part was sculptured by the Nabataeans.  The Siq, the main road that leads to the city, it starts from the Dam and ends at the Treasury.  It is a rock canal that measures 160 meters in length, 3-12 meters in width and reaches up to 80 meters in height. The main part of the Siq is created by natural rock formation and the rest is carved by the Nabataens.

At the beginning of the Siq, one can still view the remains of the city’s gate. On both sides of the Siq, there are channels to draw water from Wadi Musa (the Valley of Moses), from outside the city to the inside.

From the right, it is evident that the water flows through pipes of pottery but on the left channel, rock is carved and covered with panels of stone, and there are spaces in place to filter water. At the dam side, one can see the place of the original Nabataean dams, which were intended to prevent the flow of water to the Siq, and seize and use the water. The Siq ground paved with stone slabs, part of which can be viewed in its original location.

Aspects of the Siq were decorated with Nabataean sculptures, mostly representing the gods. It is believed that the statues of gods and their sculptures were situated very close and even adjacent to the channels due to the Nabataeans’ beliefs and faith in that sacred water. In addition, on the left side there are idols called Sabinos Statues.

Related Locations
  • The Garden Temple

    The Garden Temple is characterized by the presence of a huge wall.

  • The Great Temple

    Located on the left (south) of the portico street, the Great Temple consists of a main entrance, a lower sacred arena, and two identical buildings in the form of semi-arches on both sides

  • The Buildings, Pond and Gardens Complex

    Built in the first century AD, the entrance is located in the lower arena of the Great Temple. It was thought to have been a commercial market in the past that was linked to the portico street; however, the archaeological work showed that it was, in fact, a garden and pond

  • The Street of Facades

    After exiting the Treasury, the Siq begins to widen gradually as it reaches into an open area. On both sides, there are a number of Nabataean burial interfaces decorated with grindstones along with other decorations

  • The Forsa Valley

    It is located on the western side of Mount Altar, and most importantly, it can be seen on the road to the valley fountain. A lion, which is carved in the rock, may have religious significance and in particular that there is an altar with a small face of this fountain.

 
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