Secret underground tomb with 12 skeletons is found in Jordan’s Petra
The mysterious veil of the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan, has been lifted once again. Beneath the ancient rock-cut ...
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Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?
Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...
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From The Treasury to The Monastery: The Ultimate Guide to Petra in Jordan
As the national symbol of Jordan, it is recognizable to most who visit Petra. Known as the Al Khazna in Arabic, it is the most magnificent monument carved by the Nabataeans. It is the hand-carved ...
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New research explores Hellenistic, Roman influences on Petra’s Treasury
Petra Treasury is a monument carved by the Nabataean craftsmen who operated under the influence of the stonemasons from the Mediterranean basin (Photo courtesy of ACOR) AMMAN — Petra's architecture ...