The mysterious veil of the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan, has been lifted once again.
Beneath the ancient rock-cut building, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden tomb containing 12 relatively well-preserved human skeletons along with an extensive array of grave offerings.
From left: Prof. Richard Bates, excavations at the Treasury.
Courtesy of Professor Richard Bates / University of St. AndrewsInside were 12 human skeletons at their original burial site, including one grasping the top part of a broken jug that most likely dates to the first century BC.
The discovery could provide new insight into the Treasury, whose purpose remains unknown, as well as the Nabatean people.
Persons:
Al Khazneh, ” Richard Bates, Bates, Richard Bates, ” Bates, Steven Spielberg’s, Indiana Jones, ”
Organizations:
Treasury, UNESCO, University of St, NBC News, Jordanian Department of Antiquities, American Center of Research, Discovery
Locations:
Petra, Jordan, Nabatean Kingdom, Andrews, Scotland, American, Amman