Monday’s picture: a view of Al-Khazneh, the treasury of Petra (Jordan). Estimated reading
Monday’s picture: a view of Al-Khazneh, the treasury of Petra (Jordan). Estimated reading time: 1 min. In 2016 Iconem team has been in Jordan to collect visual documentation of one of the most celebrate ancient temples of the archaeological city of Petra. Originally known as Raqmu, Petra is a historical city in southern Jordan, famous for its buildings and temples, carved directly into the rock. This place was likely established in 312 BCE, as capital of the Nabateans (a nomad population who inhabited northern Arabia and southern Levant).The Nabataeans were also known for their great ability in constructing efficient water-collecting methods in the barren deserts and for their talent in carving structures into solid rocks.In these pictures, you can see one of the most elaborate temples standing in the ancient city, the Al-Khazneh (meaning “The Treasury”): built in I century BCE, it was a mausoleum and crypt during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris.The entire site of Petra is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985. -- source link
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