As Sik ('Canyon'), the Treasury (al-Khazneh), Petra, Wadi Musa, Jordan.

            The end of the Siq, with its dramatic view of Al Khazneh ("The Treasury").

Petra, Jordan, was not chosen to be the setting for "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" for nothing. Do you remember when, in the final part of the film, "Indy" and his father, lived by Sean Connery, cross a canyon on horseback and are surprised by a huge building carved in a mountain? Yeah, it was there. Nothing, however, that surprises: Petra, after all, is a haven for both archaeologists and tourists interested in fascinating stories.

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At the end of the canyon trek, in the midst of the sunshine, Petra's most famous façade: the Treasury. It's a breathtaking sight! Despite the name and grandeur of the place, the Treasury never housed a treasure. But the purpose of its construction has not yet been discovered. For some, it is a royal tomb. For others, a temple.

Many bullet marks can be seen at the top of the Treasury facade. The damage was done by thieves seeking a legendary treasure that would be hidden in the building. As they did not reach the top, they would shoot to destroy the sculptures and try to locate it. Also can be seen carved nymphs and other Roman figures, result of the domination of Petra by that empire after the fall of Nabateus. The interior of the building is closed to visitors.

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Taken in: الأردن / معان / البتراء (show map)

Taken on: October 18, 2018

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