Obelisk Tomb & Bab as-Siq Triclinium.

You can see the obelisk tomb when walking from the visitor center to the treasury. It is along the walk in the open desert before entering Al-Siq.

The Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Trail is the entrance to the Treasury at Petra and more! The entrance fees is 50 JOD for one day and 55 JOD for two days. I recommend the one day because it doesn’t need more than 7 hours to complete all the trails. A horse ride is included with the price but tips are expected, however, we have done it without and finished everything by foot so we could take in the amazing views.

It's magnificent, definitely worth your time. The whole of Petra is outstanding, hiking shoes, jacket and water are a must go explore and enjoy!

The Obelisk Tomb is one of the many impressive rock-cut tombs that can be found at the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It is located in the northern part of the city, along the Street of Facades, a row of tombs that served as the final resting place for the wealthy and powerful inhabitants of Petra.

The Obelisk Tomb gets its name from the four obelisks that are carved into the top of the facade, which were likely intended to symbolize the four corners of the world or to honor the four winds. The tomb is a prime example of the intricate and detailed craftsmanship that was typical of the Nabataean people, who carved many of Petra's most impressive structures out of the sandstone cliffs.

The Obelisk Tomb consists of a central chamber with a vaulted ceiling, which would have housed the remains of the tomb's occupants. The facade of the tomb is adorned with a series of columns, pediments, and other decorative elements, which were carved out of the sandstone cliffs with incredible precision and attention to detail.

Like many of the tombs at Petra, the Obelisk Tomb was likely plundered by looters over the centuries, and its contents have long since been removed. Nevertheless, the tomb remains one of the most impressive and striking structures in Petra, a testament to the incredible skill and artistry of the Nabataean people who built it.

You've gone through the main entrance and hopefully you've successfully passed the horse and carriage peddlers without incidence so now the show begins!

The first major monument you'll see is the two-storey Obelisk Tomb on the left-hand-side only a few minutes walk past the Petra Visitor Center and before the entrance to the Siq, the canyon leading you to the Lost City. The Obelisk Tomb (see my photos here) gives you a hint as to what you're going to see ahead of you. This ancient structure is a tomb with four pyramidal obelisks and a human figure, eroded by time, in the center. It's beautiful at sunset but you don't want to be here then ;-)

OK let's keep moving, our nextstop is the Bab al-Siq.....remember, drink lots of water.

It's totally amazing. The whole of Petra is outstanding, hiking shoes and water are a must go explore and enoy

On the way to "Treasury" Obelisk Tomb is one of Petra attractions. It's an ancient ruin from centuries ago. Recommend to climb to get a wider view. Well worth the short climb to get photos. It's a genuine Nabatiean site with rich history.

This is one of the beautiful structures to see on the way to The Treasury in Petra. Truly amazing!

An Obolisk Tomb, one of Petra Destination, an ancient ruin from centuries ago, it has long story among local residents.

Well worth the short climb to get there. Great place for pictures.

Petra is wonderful!

On the road at the beginning of the route, a few meters from the entrance. Nice to start entering the Nabataean architecture.

At the beginning of the 2 km long paved road leading to the Stone City of Petra, just 2-300 meters from the Visitor's Center of Petra, just opposite of the first big cubic stones which the Bedouins called Jeen Stones. Not so impressive like the Treasury or the Monastery but enough interesting in order to show what could be seen inside the city.

Nice place for walk, historical old Obelisk tomb. You can pass by this place on your way to Petra by walk, horse, or carriage. If you want to visit all petra spots and you don't want to walk a lot, take the horse or a carriage.

The first amazing thing to see on your journey to Petra!
Also a tip do not take a ride with horse it isn't free at all.

Just a preview for the upcoming, and still amazing by himself.

One of the Nabatean burials, where you can notice the Egyptian influence (4 pyramids)

Its true genuine Nabatiean place rich of history and breathtaking.

Amazing Petra Experience, Great wonder of the world 🌍

It's part of history that has been long forgotten. To be able to understand why it was so important to build things of this size. The workmanship, the time it took, the way they would have to build to reach the areas. A must see.