![Djinn blocks (Tower Tombs) along the road to Bab al-Siq, gorge leading to Petra Archaeological Park, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. Z7E-3082444 | agefotostock Djinn blocks (Tower Tombs) along the road to Bab al-Siq, gorge leading to Petra Archaeological Park, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. Z7E-3082444 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/aba2b6130c74d2f147e474eac68dcbc4/z7e-3082444.jpg)
Djinn blocks (Tower Tombs) along the road to Bab al-Siq, gorge leading to Petra Archaeological Park, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. Z7E-3082444 | agefotostock
![These Djinn blocks marked the boundaries of the sacred areas of the city of Petra. Some of them also have tombs underneath. | Jon Fuller / NaturePhoto These Djinn blocks marked the boundaries of the sacred areas of the city of Petra. Some of them also have tombs underneath. | Jon Fuller / NaturePhoto](https://www.jonfullerphotography.com/img-get/I0000EEnXsSmTzUY/s/850/850/JGF-ruins-Petra-JO-3241.jpg)
These Djinn blocks marked the boundaries of the sacred areas of the city of Petra. Some of them also have tombs underneath. | Jon Fuller / NaturePhoto
TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE DIARIES - : Incredible Petra Series in Jordan: Djinn blocks, the Obelisk tomb and the caves on Bab as-Siq
![Djinn Blocks. In Arabic, "djinn" means "spirits". Some believe they are tombs; others believe they are dedicated to the Nabataean god Dushara. (Photo ID 15067-petra) Djinn Blocks. In Arabic, "djinn" means "spirits". Some believe they are tombs; others believe they are dedicated to the Nabataean god Dushara. (Photo ID 15067-petra)](http://www.eveandersson.com/photos/jordan/petra-djinn-blocks-large.jpg)
Djinn Blocks. In Arabic, "djinn" means "spirits". Some believe they are tombs; others believe they are dedicated to the Nabataean god Dushara. (Photo ID 15067-petra)
![The Djinn Blocks are actually tombs and are believed to be the earliest tombs in Petra. About 26 different Djinn Blocks were found throughout the park Stock Photo - Alamy The Djinn Blocks are actually tombs and are believed to be the earliest tombs in Petra. About 26 different Djinn Blocks were found throughout the park Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2F83D6G/the-djinn-blocks-are-actually-tombs-and-are-believed-to-be-the-earliest-tombs-in-petra-about-26-different-djinn-blocks-were-found-throughout-the-park-2F83D6G.jpg)
The Djinn Blocks are actually tombs and are believed to be the earliest tombs in Petra. About 26 different Djinn Blocks were found throughout the park Stock Photo - Alamy
![Archaeo - Histories on X: "Djinn Blocks; are massive stone blocks carved from solid sandstone. The 3 most well known Djinn Blocks are halfway between Petra Visitor Centre and the entrance to Archaeo - Histories on X: "Djinn Blocks; are massive stone blocks carved from solid sandstone. The 3 most well known Djinn Blocks are halfway between Petra Visitor Centre and the entrance to](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7k9lijbEAAF94T.jpg)