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I did not have the courage to ride the camels. Just took pictures and admired from afar.

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This man was quite happy to entertain us for free.

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Side view of another structure.

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Tombs everywhere. All are empty now.

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This looked as if two giant rocks were sewn to each other.

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Tombs for the commoners.

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Details of a past etched in the rock. A testament to a great civilization.

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More down the road.

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Incredible craftsmanship.

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Descriptor.

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Six perfect pillars appear to hold a magnificent array of art.

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This structure is dated to at least 2000 years ago.

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Look at the carvings on the walls.

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We could not go in.

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Al Khazneh (Treasury). Carved right into the rock.

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