PETRA: Treasury:
As one comes to the end of the siq, the first, and greatest monument of Petra slowly comes into view. This is the famous Treasury monument. It is probably a good idea to stop here and take a picture. …
PETRA: Restoration in the Desert:
Repair Work among the Monuments of Petra, in Jordan
The Illustrated London News, March 31, 1962, Page 502/503
Archeological Section no 2085
Used by permission
In a poor country with a rich past, like …
PETRA: Mystery of the Treasury Monument:
In 1812 the Swiss geographer and scholar, Johannes L. Burckhardt discovered Petra and stood amazed at the magnificence of the Treasury Monument. Since that time thousands of tourists have stood amazed …
PETRA: The Treasury Plaza:
The Treasury Monument in Petra has always been a mystery. No one was sure when the monument was built, nor exactly what its purpose was, although we present an argument on this website that it was the …
