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Jabal al Madhbah

Jebel al-Madhbah is a mountain at Petra, Jordan, at whose peak there is a large Nabataean ritual site centered around an altar.

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High Place of Sacrifice
The site at the top of the mountain contains elaborate rock altars used for sacrifices. From the High Place, one can view much of Petra from above. Beautiful scenery. It can get cold and windy up there. The trek down the back side of the mountain reveals many interesting tombs and carvings that might be missed by the average tourist. The round trip generally takes 1.5-2.5 hr. Not many people go through the back route as it's not always clear where it starts - ask or use OpenStreetMap to identify the track. You might even try to use the direct track to the Treasury, which is even harder to find and not official, even though the staircases are clearly visible from down the Treasury.
SeeHistoric site
The Two Obelisks
SeeHistoric site
Lion Monument
Relief of a Lion formerly with water pouring out of its mouth being brought in by an intricate aquaduct
SeeArchaeological site
Colored Triclinium