Facing the Colonnaded Street, the Royal Tombs are a line of grand monuments including the Urn, Silk, Corinthian and Palace tombs, each cut into the rose-coloured cliff. Their lofty, weathering facades look best at midday when the stone glows.
A short climb leads to wide platforms with superb views over the valley. This quieter corner rewards slow walking. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan can pair the Royal Tombs with the High Place of Sacrifice, and full package tours to Jordan often include both in a day at Petra.
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