Archaeologists Stunned By Unlooted Tomb Discovery At Ancient Petra
An unlooted tomb that remained hidden for over two millenia was discovered beneath the iconic Treasury monument in the ancient city of Petra.
Hidden Tomb Discovered Beneath Petra’s Famous Treasury
Archaeologists have uncovered a secret tomb beneath the Treasury at Petra, one of the world’s most iconic ancient sites. Inside, they found the remains of twelve skeletons and a collection of grave goods,
Secret tomb found under ‘Indiana Jones’ filming location in Petra
Archaeologists found a tomb with 12 skeletons beneath the Treasury in Petra, Jordan. The discovery provides rare insight into the ancient Nabataeans, experts say.
‘Stunning’ hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
A chamber buried underneath the Treasury, also known as Al Khazneh, contains the remains of 12 people and other items they say could finally reveal the structure’s secrets and shed some light on the origins of Petra,
Secret tomb discovered in Petra, Jordan below location from 'Indiana Jones' film
Archaeologists and Discovery Channel host Josh Gates found a secret tomb in Petra, Jordan, where the remains of 12 people were unearthed for the first time.
2,000-Year-Old Tomb Found Beneath ‘Indiana Jones’ Filming Location in Petra
A tomb has been discovered beneath Petra's Treasury, which was used in 1989 as a filming location for 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'.
‘Stunning’ discovery: Hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
Jordanian archaeologists first discovered hidden tombs around the Treasury, now a popular tourist site, in 2003, according to Creasman. Though the archaeologists suspected that a tomb underneath the Treasury existed, they “ran out of time” to complete their exploration, Creasman said in an email.
Ancient skeletons discovered in secret tomb in Jordan
A team of archaeologists have discovered a hidden tomb at a famous monument in Petra in Jordan. The secret tomb was found underneath Al-Khazneh - which means 'The Treasury' in Arabic - and is said to be one of the seven wonders of the world.
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,
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2,000-year-old tomb holding 12 skeletons found at Petra where 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' was filmed
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan.
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The Nabataeans held off numerous Seleucid attacks, even inflicting considerable damage on their assailants: In 84 B.C., the Seleucid king Antiochus XII Dionysus died during one such battle.