Al Khazneh Treasure House in Petra UNESCO World Heritage Site Jordan
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World wonder Al Khazneh treasure house Petra UNESCO world heritage site Jordan
The Al Khazneh Treasury is by far the most famous attraction of the famous Nabataean city of Petra in Jordan. With a height of almost 40 meters, the impressive facade towers at the end of the narrow one Rock Canyon Petras (called Siq) On a huge place. The building was probably built at the beginning of the 1st century AD. The nickname Treasury of the Pharaoh comes from a Bedouin legend, according to which an Egyptian Pharaoh is said to have hidden a treasure in the urn of the building. The use of the building as a temple and for storing documents was discussed among researchers. In the meantime, however, Al Khazneh is considered an extraordinary tomb for a Nabatean king or queen.
Every step that leads us deeper into the Siq exudes magic. Then the first column becomes visible and the canyon opens ... pulse and tension rise ... and at the end Al Khazneh, the Pharaoh's treasure house, is enthroned. Treasure hunters, adventurers, archaeologists and culture enthusiasts from all over the world have visited this place. They were sure to have a reward: a journey through time and an enchanting sight.
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Fantastic details
The treasure house of Petra became world famous not least because of the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Anyone who sees the impressive structure immediately understands why it was chosen as a film set for the signpost to the Holy Grahl. Columns, frescoes, sculptures and beautiful Nabataean capitals enchant visitors. The facade was carved out directly from the sandstone of the rock massif and the protection of this overhanging wall meant that Al Khazneh was unusually well preserved.
New perspectives
The treasure house at the end of the as Seeing up close and marveling at the imposing sandstone facade is a must for every Petra visitor. If you have enough time for the freestyle, you can also take a look from above at Al Khazneh. With a mug of Bedouin tea in hand, relaxed looking down at the little people in the large square and taking in the famous rock facade, brings completely new perspectives.
Exciting insights
The finishing from top to bottom is typical of the Nabataean architecture. Both the outer facade and the interior therefore had to be precisely planned, calculated and implemented from the start. An architectural masterpiece! To the right and left of the building, the attentive observer discovers two lines with notches in the rock. These were probably used for scaffolding. In later archaeological excavations, a second level with old graves was discovered below the treasure house. Al Khazneh was built above these tombs and some of the structures were cut away for the construction of the lower part of the facade.
who these Landmark in Petra want to visit, follow that Main trail. If you want to see the treasure house from above, follow this Al Khubtha Trail to the lookout point or go with a guide Al Madras Trail.
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