High Place of Sacrifice
Monument · Petra

High Place of Sacrifice

Photo: Michael Gunther · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The High Place of Sacrifice is a carved rock platform used for rituals by the Nabataeans. Visitors reach it by a steep staircase from the main Petra valley. Look for the altar channels, obelisks and surrounding tombs.

On day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Good to know

Tickets
Included in Petra admission ticket
Time needed
Two to three hours including the hike
Best time
Early morning to avoid midday heat
Getting there
Follow the marked trail from the Theatre or Wadi Farasa

Itineraries with High Place of Sacrifice

Day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Petra's main trail

How High Place of Sacrifice fits into a day.
  1. 6:30SiqPetra
  2. 7:30Al-KhaznehPetra
  3. 9:30Street of FacadesPetra
  4. 11:00Royal TombsPetra
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High Place of Sacrifice questions

How long is the hike to the High Place of Sacrifice?

The climb takes 30 to 45 minutes one way via stone steps.

Is the High Place of Sacrifice worth visiting?

It offers clear views over Petra and shows Nabataean ritual features.

Can I visit the High Place of Sacrifice without a guide?

Yes. The trail is signed and most visitors go independently.

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