Petra, Jordan
What’s so spectacular about the new tomb discovery in Jordan’s Petra?
What’s the Nabataean kingdom? No one really knows a great deal about the Nabateans. However, they’re thought to have made significant advances in engineering, especially in wa
In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone
A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A discovery in one of the Indiana Jones scenarios: the Treasure of Petra, a secret tomb has been uncovered
The Treasury of Petra is one of Jordan’s most emblematic monuments and was used as the setting for the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. This majestic site is also known as Al-Khazna, and in addition to its great historical and architectural significance, it also stands out for its presence in the 1989 film directed by Steven Spielberg.
Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan
The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.
Secret tomb containing remains of 12 skeletons discovered at Petra site in Jordan
The remains of 12 ancient skeletons and grave offerings were found in a hidden tomb beneath the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan.
Secret underground tomb with 12 skeletons is found in Jordan’s Petra
Archaeologists found 12 human skeletons and an extensive array of grave offerings in a tomb hidden under the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.
Secret Tomb Discovered in One of Archaeology's Most Famous Wonders
"Since nearly all of the tombs at Petra have been found empty, this is perhaps the most significant tomb ever found at Petra and a discovery of historic proportions." The ancient city of Petra was half-built,
‘Stunning’ hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
Underneath the Treasury in Petra, Jordan, archaeologists found remains and a ceramic vessel some said looked similar to “the ...
Researchers discover hidden tomb beneath Petra's Treasury World Heritage Site
A discovery of a secret tomb at one of the new seven wonders of the world has been made by a team of researchers, including ...
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Hidden Tomb Containing 12 Skeletons Found Under Petra’s Ancient Treasury Building
R esearchers have uncovered a secret tomb containing 12 human skeletons at the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.
Skeleton found at ancient Petra clutching Holy Grail-like chalice may help solve a mystery
The search for the Holy Grail may still be continuing, but researchers’ extraordinary discoveries at the ancient Petra site ...
Archaeology breakthrough: Real-life Indiana Jones finds 2000-year-old tomb in famous site
Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan, made famous ...