Uniquely Al-Deir monastery in Jordan

Al-Deir-monastery

For those of you who want to go to places where history’s most spectacular in the Kingdom of Jordan, the visit to Petra. Because in the same area there is a monastery named Al Deir most unique.

Al Deir Monastery maybe just a Nabataean temple which stood for thousands of years old and has many mysteries. However, this monastery design an office tend to be similar to the larger size (50 mx 45m).

The monastery is restricted to a thin carved facade, so that this building looks like a very large jar. Height of main jar can reach 10m.

To get to Al Deir Monastery, every visitor must climb an hour to the northwest of the city of Petra or walk to the back of the restaurant Basin and Nabatean Museum. More precisely the location of this monastery is located in southern Jordan.

This may not sound familiar to you, but there are many places of accommodation, cafes and rental donkeys there. Plus other interesting sights to visit, such as Lion Triclinium.

The best time to climb the Al Deir Monastery was late afternoon, where the sun was no longer too hot and disrupt your holiday.

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