Amazing Treasury of Al Khazneh that ancient Egyptians used to predict the future (1)

Amazing Treasury of Al Khazneh that ancient Egyptians used to predict the future Al-Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery, this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. #shorts #ancienthistory #touristattraction #petra #nabateankingdom #mystriousfacts #mystery #exploreworld #explore #unsolvedmysteries What was the Treasury in Petra used for? The purpose of the Treasury is unclear: some archaeologists believed it to be a temple, while others thought it was a place to store documents. However, the most recent excavation here has unearthed a graveyard beneath the Treasury. Why is it called the Treasury in Petra? The Pharaoh's Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is the most famous tomb of Petra. Its name derives from a local legend, according to which the urn at the top of the tomb's facade is supposed to contain treasure hidden by the pharaoh. Who carved the Treasury in Petra? It was originally carved during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris, a Nabatean King, at the start of the 1st century AD. The origin of the Treasury is attributed to a few legends - one of which is that it was used as a treasury of Egyptian Pharaohs during Moses' time. Where is the Al Khazna? Qubbat al-Khazna (Arabic: قبة الخزنة, romanized: Qubbat al-Khaznah, lit. 'Dome of the Treasury'), also known as the Bayt al-Mal or Beit al-Mal, is an old structure within the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Can you go inside the Treasury Petra? Can you go inside the Treasury at Petra? No, you can't go inside the Treasury, but there's nothing to see. It's just an empty chamber. The Nabataeans, who carved the ancient city of Petra into the cliffs in the 1st century AD, were much more focused on the facade. Who really built Petra? Petra was built by the Nabateans in what is now southern Jordan, while the civilization was amassing great wealth trading with its Greek and Persian contemporaries around 150BC. How long did it take to carve the Treasury in Petra? According to calculations, the work could have taken about three years. Like most of the rock facades in Petra, it was covered with a light layer of stucco and painted in color. Who is buried in the royal tombs in Petra? It is located in Petra, Jordan, near to Wadi Musa. Who built it: It dates back to about 70 AD, this may have been the tomb of Malchus II who died at that time. A rare inscription inside one of the rooms indicates that it was converted into a church in 447 AD by Bishop Jason. TAG(173): al khazneh petra jordan the treasury indiana jones al-khazneh middle east ancient megastructure seven wonders of the world monastery best of petra treasury petra tourism steven spielberg best of jordan petra monastery tesoro de petra travel blogger 卡兹尼神殿 エル・カズネ tresor de petra ancient history jordanian history adventures