2,000-Year-Old Tomb Found Under Petra Treasury Reveals Mysteries of 12 Buried Skeletons

In a stunning archaeological breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a hidden tomb buried deep beneath the sandstone cliffs of Petra, Jordan. The 2,000-year-old chamber, located directly underneath the ancient city’s iconic Treasury monument, contained the skeletal remains of at least 12 individuals along with a trove of well-preserved grave goods. Discovery Enabled by Advanced Remote Sensing Technology The monumental find was made possible thanks to state-of-the-art remote sensing techniques deployed by a team led by Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman, executive director of the American Center of Research. Using powerful ground-penetrating radar, the researchers were able to peer through the thick layers … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Tomb Found Under Petra Treasury Reveals Mysteries of 12 Buried Skeletons