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 ...
First ancient pharaoh’s tomb found in 100 years: What secrets does it hold?
Archaeologists have uncovered the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor. The tomb, buried under centuries of flood ...
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The Hidden Secrets of Jordan’s Ancient Wonder Petra
The Royal Tombs show how much they valued the afterlife. Visitors to Petra can see its beauty and history. Petra’s architecture tells us about a civilization that once flourished in Jordan.
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Jewels of Jordan: The legendary tourist sites to visit on a first-time trip
Ancient tombs carved in the rock in Petra, Jordan (Alamy) One of the new wonders of the world, the ancient city of Petra tends to be top of most tourists’ lists – and for very good reason.
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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 ... a Muslim pilgrim looking for the tomb of the prophet Aaron and ...
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Petra lost and found
In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra ... what is now Jordan, he overheard people talking about a city located near Jebel Haroun, where the tomb of Aaron is believed ...
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Ancient skeletons discovered in secret tomb in Jordan
The secret tomb was found ... the new tomb at Petra The team of British and American researchers came together from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, the Jordanian Department of ...
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Heritage in Action: JASI’s sustainable solutions for Petra’s preservation
PETRA – Jordan’s iconic archaeological site, Petra, continues to be a living testament to human ingenuity and resilience. From monumental theatres to intricately carved tombs, the preservation of ...