Jordan - Petra - Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

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Jordan - Petra - Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

Uploaded: March 12, 2010 11:52:52

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The first sight visitors see upon emerging from the 1.5 kilometer-long Siq is the Treasury (Arabic: al-Khazneh), the most magnificent of Petra's sights. One of the most elegant remains of the ancient world, the Treasury is carved out of solid rock and stands over 40 meters high.

The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC. As its design has no precedent in Petra, it is thought that it was carved by Near-Eastern Hellenistic architects.

The purpose of the Treasury remains something of a mystery. One thing that is fairly certain, however, is that it was not a treasury. In reality, the Treasury is generally believed to be a temple or a royal tomb, but neither conclusion is certain.

The tomb/temple got its popular name from the Bedouin belief that pirates hid ancient pharoanic treasures in the tholos (giant stone urn) which stands in the center of the second level. In an attempt to release the treasure, Bedouins periodically fired guns at it — the bullet holes whic

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.67, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 14.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

April 19, 2010

The person really adds interest! #1260471

Salim Al-Harthy April 19, 2010

thanks, yeah I thought so, the people element gave it the extra push. Thanks again #8552602

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 21, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on this outstanding Winner, Salim!!!

UB. #8557141

Anne McKinnell April 24, 2010

Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! #8566594

Salim Al-Harthy April 30, 2010

Thank you all, appreciate it #8579634

Dianna Murphy May 20, 2010

Great image, congratulations. #8624171

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