Umm al-Biyara, the great flat-topped massif rising over Petra's centre, was an Edomite stronghold long before the Nabataeans carved their city. Its summit walk passes rock inscriptions and sweeping views.
The ascent is for confident hikers with a guide. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan can plan it as an alternative day, and full package tours to Jordan rarely include it.
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