The Treasury, Petra

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The Treasury, Petra

JORDAN: The spectacular Treasury (Al Khazneh, ), the most famous and elaborate of the ancient monuments in Petra. The 45m (148 ft) tall facade was not a treasury, but a mausoleum like most other monuments in the city. Completed between 100BC-200AD, it is unknown where the name originates - some say the monument was built for a treasurer, or that after ruin the urns were used by bandits to hide their spoils.


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