Haunted Places in Wadi Musa

Petra Jinn Blocks & Bab el-Siq

The entrance to the ancient Nabataean capital of Petra is guarded by three massive carved monuments known as the Jinn Blocks. Located in the Bab el-Siq canyon, these imposing stone structures were built between the first century BC and first century AD. They have fascinated travellers for ages. Local Bedouin traditions hold that these rock towers serve as the homes of ancient Jinn. These desert spirits guard the canyon pass and watch over the city tomb sites after dark.