When you get to the end of the 2 kilometer Siq you will see this extraordinary monument ((EL-KHAZNEH FIRAUM)). This is the most famous and most photographed monument of Petra, The Treasury. This monument is about 40 meters high and beautifully decorated. It consists of imposing columns, niches and pillars. The original function of the monument is still a mystery. It was probably built in the first century B.C. It was always thought to have served as a temple, but recent research has revealed it to be a royal tomb. Royal tomb or not, it is a very impressive piece of Petra.
A few nights a week this monument is lit with candles. You have to be quick or you will have people standing in your view. This was a lucky moment
                                
 
                                
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My name is Wim van de Water and I live in the Netherlands.
I’ve been photographing for as long as I can remember. On holiday I shot a lot of foto’s resulting in my film roles always being full. I always had my camera with me,  but these pictures..
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 Garden roomWim van de Water
Garden roomWim van de Water Decaying stairsWim van de Water
Decaying stairsWim van de Water Manicomio di RWim van de Water
Manicomio di RWim van de Water DepthWim van de Water
DepthWim van de Water Wait for the pianist!Wim van de Water
Wait for the pianist!Wim van de Water Old ChapelWim van de Water
Old ChapelWim van de Water What to eat tonight.Wim van de Water
What to eat tonight.Wim van de Water Evening of theatreWim van de Water
Evening of theatreWim van de Water Stairs up, Stairs downWim van de Water
Stairs up, Stairs downWim van de Water We take the tram in LisbonWim van de Water
We take the tram in LisbonWim van de Water Let's play piano todayWim van de Water
Let's play piano todayWim van de Water Give me a kiss!Wim van de Water
Give me a kiss!Wim van de Water OldtimersWim van de Water
OldtimersWim van de Water Staircase in an abandoned castleWim van de Water
Staircase in an abandoned castleWim van de Water The Treasury of the Pharaoh - PetraWim van de Water
The Treasury of the Pharaoh - PetraWim van de Water Hall in an abandoned Villa in ItalyWim van de Water
Hall in an abandoned Villa in ItalyWim van de Water Stairs in an abandoned villa in ItalyWim van de Water
Stairs in an abandoned villa in ItalyWim van de Water The main hall of Bureau Central.Wim van de Water
The main hall of Bureau Central.Wim van de Water Hallway of an abandoned bathhouse in FranceWim van de Water
Hallway of an abandoned bathhouse in FranceWim van de Water Stairwell in an Italian villa 1Wim van de Water
Stairwell in an Italian villa 1Wim van de Water