#khazneh

[heavenskiriot]

The Treasury الخزنة | Petra, Jordan

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[erizosan1]

Al-Khazneh. I just loved this light so much

[rabbitcruiser]

In the United States and Canada, Raiders of the Lost Ark was released on June 12, 1981.  

[azvolrien]

It seems no work of Man's creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But from the rock as if by magic grown, eternal, silent, beautiful, alone! Not virgin-white like that old Doric shrine, where erst Athena held her rites divine; Not saintly-grey, like many a minster fane, that crowns the hill and consecrates the plain; But rose-red as if the blush of dawn, that first beheld them were not yet withdrawn; The hues of youth upon a brow of woe, which Man deemed old two thousand years ago, Match me such marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time.

- John William Burgon, 1845

Is fuckin huge, man

- Azvolrien, 2023

[miles-xanthous]

The hidden gem, Petra / Jordan

[dansmilth]

The hidden gem, Petra / Jordan

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The hidden gem, Petra / Jordan

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Petra, Jordan

Al-Khazneh, one of the ancient temples in Petra, Jordan, in Arabic translates to 'The Treasury'. For ages, Petra was hidden from the world, with only the Bedouin people aware of it because they lived in the surrounding desert. The Treasury was carved out of a single sandstone rock approximately 2,000 years ago by the Nabatean people, the original inhabitants of Petra. They were skilled architects who constructed an impressive network of cisterns, water channels and other amenities. Al-Khazneh is the epitome of Nabatean architecture, standing over 40 metres tall and boasting a mesmerisingly beautiful doorway with two towering columns and carvings that represent mythological creatures like sphinxes. It is believed that Nabatean King Aretas IV was laid to rest here.

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[heavenskiriot]

The Treasury الخزنة | Petra, Jordan

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Emmet Gowin, El Khazneh from the Siq, Petra, Jordan, 1985, gelatin silver print, 9" x 9" image, 14" x 11" paper © Emmet Gowin

[rabbitcruiser]

In the United States and Canada, Raiders of the Lost Ark was released on June 12, 1981.  

[worldsandemanations]

Emmet Gowin, El Khazneh from the Siq, Petra, Jordan, 1985

[salantami]

Urn Tomb, Petra, Jordan

The Urn Tomb is one of the most popular spots in the Petra Archeological Park. Like the other Royal Tombs right next to it, the Urn Tomb holds ancient Nabatean nobility, whose exact identity is still a matter of academic argument; most scientists think this one belongs to King Malchus II or King Aretas IV. What makes this tomb special? 

History of the Urn Tomb in Petra

The Urn Tomb was carved into the rock around 70 AD, long after the Nabateans were influenced by Hellenistic culture. Most of this site's archeology is from the second half of the 1st century, including the most famous piece - The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh). 

This tomb is a good example of the combination of local and Greek designs: The tomb has an impressive 26 by 16.49-meter facade, and you'll have to climb a flight of stairs to reach the entrance. Inside you'll find a row of columns and a square, leading to the primary chamber

This square is known by the bedouins as Al-Mahkamah - the courtyard - and it is believed the place was used for trials in ancient times. The name Urn Tomb comes from a Jar crowning its pediment. The court's rear wall exposes another page in the tomb's history: an inscription etched in stone around 447 AD declares the place as a Byzantine church. During these times, the Urn Tombs were expanded with round niches. 

[mightyflamethrower]

Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the "Rose City." Perhaps its most famous structure is 45m-high Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style facade, and known as The Treasury.

[jordanianroyals]

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan welcomes British celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay in Petra, Jordan on 7 July 2023. The chef receives a tour from the prince, singer Omar Abdallat & other local tourism officials. He’s also seem cooking up a meal for a dining table set in front of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), the most iconic spot.