The High Place of Sacrifice, Jebel al-Madhbah, is Petra's best-preserved cult platform — an altar courtyard cut into the mountain top where processions once honoured Dushara. The climb from the Theatre passes the Lion Monument and obelisks.
The walk takes about 90 minutes each way with sweeping views. Go early with water. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan time it for morning light, and full package tours to Jordan include it in two-day plans.
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