Discover block tombs and burial caves in Petra Jordan. The first block graves and burial caves are already located just behind the main entrance in the direction of the rocky gorge, the Siq.
Tomb
-
-
The Street of Facades in Petra Jordan. High tomb facades from the 1st century line the wayside like terraced houses. The more than 15 meter high tomb tower with its special architecture deserves special mention.
-
The royal tombs of the rock city of Petra Jordan: The urn grave; The Silk Tomb; The Corinthian Tomb and the Palace Tomb. The Sextius Florentinus tomb is often counted among the royal tombs.
-
The urn tomb is one of the well-known royal tombs in the rock city of Petra. It was built around 70 AD. The small urn-shaped decoration in the gable area of the facade gave it its name. The three window-like…