The Treasury (Al Khazna)
The siq (a crack in the wall of mountains) opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent façade; the Treasury, or Al Khazna. Carved out of a sandstone rock face, it...
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The siq (a crack in the wall of mountains) opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent façade; the Treasury, or Al Khazna. Carved out of a sandstone rock face, it is almost 40 meters high and intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, figures and more. The Treasury is crowned by a funerary urn, which according to local legend conceals a pharaoh’s treasure. Although the original function is still a mystery.
The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC, However, in reality the urn represented a memorial for royalty. The Treasury consists of two floors with a width of 25.30 meters and a height of 39.1 meters.
The purpose of the Treasury is unclear: some archaeologists believed it to be a temple, while others thought it was a place to store documents. However, the most recent excavation here has unearthed a graveyard beneath the Treasury.
The Treasury comprises three chambers, a middle chamber with one on either side, the elaborately carved facade represents the Nabataean engineering genius.
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The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC, However, in reality the urn represented a memorial for royalty. The Treasury consists of two floors with a width of 25.30 meters and a height of 39.1 meters.
The purpose of the Treasury is unclear: some archaeologists believed it to be a temple, while others thought it was a place to store documents. However, the most recent excavation here has unearthed a graveyard beneath the Treasury.
The Treasury comprises three chambers, a middle chamber with one on either side, the elaborately carved facade represents the Nabataean engineering genius.
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MadelineSchrock
January 20, 2021
Omgggggggg I love it!! I recognized it instantly! River Phoenix is my favorite so of course I should!! Indiana!!!
Joviaal
January 20, 2021
Thank you, I love Indiana Jones too. I felt the same when I took this shot. 🙂
samhumphreys
January 20, 2021
I really love the rock formation in front of the Treasury. Really gives the sense of precisely where this creation is!
jeremiahchristopher
January 24, 2021
We've been to some of the same spots, great perspective here. We got similar shots, but your's is better I think.
annmor
January 25, 2021
The amazing treasure of the Petra , one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a symbol of Jordan. It is UNESCO listing and Bedouin heritage. You get this perfectly Joop!
Joviaal
January 25, 2021
Thank you. You forgot to mention the Indiana Jones movie The Last Crusade. ;-)
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