Sandstone walls
Warm colours.
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Wadi Ghuweir is a rock canyon in southern Jordan, about 10 km southwest of Dana village in a straight line, near the Feynan area. The Ghuweir joins Wadi Dana to form Wadi Feynan, which drains towards Wadi Araba and the Dead Sea. The Feynan area held the largest copper deposits in the southern Levant, and mining and smelting there began in the Chalcolithic period, between 4500 and 3100 BC, and continued into the Mamluk era. It also has important prehistoric sites. The valley runs through a narrow gorge between tall sandstone walls in yellow, orange and red, carved by water into smooth curves. A small stream runs along its floor between rocks and pebbles, with palms, green grasses and shrubs on either side, like a hidden oasis among bare mountains. Visitors hike down the canyon towards Feynan on a walk of several hours, crossing water and rocks in places. Go with a local guide, carry plenty of water and avoid the canyon in the rainy season because of flash floods; spring and autumn are the best times.
Warm colours.
On the floor.
A hidden oasis.
Near Feynan and Dana, between Tafilah and Ma'an governorates, Jordan
Several hours.
Yes, it is wise.