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Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?
Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the towering edifice of Al Khazna, or the Treasury, carved from rosy-hued sandstone. For many tourists ...
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From The Treasury to The Monastery: The Ultimate Guide to Petra in Jordan
it is a must for any trip to Jordan. Carved into sandstone cliffs, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and featured in over 20 films. More than the Treasury, it’s an ancient city, still alive ...
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The Treasury of the enigmatic Nabatean civilisation
In this episode she visits one of the empire's most spectacular sites known as the Treasury or Al Khazneh in Petra in southern Jordan. A weekly summary of the big stories from financial markets ...
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GCC citizens and residents urged to explore Jordan’s hidden gems and treasures
From Petra to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s seven Unesco sites await explorers Visitors tour near the Treasury at the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. AFP file Dubai ...
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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 ...