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petra, jordan

The magnificent Hellenistic facade of the Treasury carved out of rose-red sandstone to serve as a tomb for the Nabataen King Aretas III, Petra, Jordan

Petra 20151110 1327 AlKhazneh Aretas III Hellenistic Jordan Jordanian Middle East Nabataean Pink City Wadi Musa World Heritage Site ancient site archaeological site architecture culture decorated floral capitals empire facade frieze funerary urn historic site iconic building king landscape the Treasury tomb triangular pediment