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The Siq is a thaniya or crack (passage) in a mountain. The city of Petra had two thaniyas. The main one is known as the Siq, and is quite impressive. Those who choose to walk the Siq can pause along the way and examine the wonders of nature, and take photographs.
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At this point in the Siq, visitors are walking on the ancient cobblestone road, over 2000 years old. The careful observer will be able to see the ruts that thousands of chariot and wagon wheels have worn into the stones.
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Among the many interesting things to see as you walk the Siq are sacred niches which once held block gods of various kinds, a water channel used to send much needed water to storage areas, and statues of both men and beasts.
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