Archaeologists Find a Tomb with a Grail
Archaeologists Stunned By Unlooted Tomb Discovery At Ancient Petra
An unlooted tomb that remained hidden for over two millenia was discovered beneath the iconic Treasury monument in the ancient city of Petra.
‘Stunning’ discovery: Hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
Jordanian archaeologists first discovered hidden tombs around the Treasury, now a popular tourist site, in 2003, according to Creasman. Though the archaeologists suspected that a tomb underneath the Treasury existed, they “ran out of time” to complete their exploration, Creasman said in an email.
Like Indiana Jones, Archaeologists Find a Tomb with a Grail Underneath the Treasury at Petra
Despite its fame, an archaeological dig conducted by American and Jordanian researchers uncovered a hidden tomb featuring 12 human skeletons.
A discovery in one of the Indiana Jones scenarios: the Treasure of Petra, a secret tomb has been uncovered
The Treasury of Petra is one of Jordan’s most emblematic monuments and was used as the setting for the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. This majestic site is also known as Al-Khazna, and in addition to its great historical and architectural significance, it also stands out for its presence in the 1989 film directed by Steven Spielberg.
Archaeologists Made a Real-Life ‘Indiana Jones’ Discovery at a True Wonder of the World
The tomb’s discovery, as revealed on Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown,” also included 12 skeletons from over 2,000 years ago. In addition to being a true archaeological marvel, the ornate facade of Jordan’s ancient city of Petra has served as a backdrop in a number of movies,
Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at ancient landmark used in ‘Indiana Jones’ film
Archaeologists made a historical discovery at an iconic landmark in Jordan once featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
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A hidden tomb was found in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra
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‘Hugely rare discovery’ at ‘Indiana Jones’ filming site: 2,000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons and Holy Grail chalice
There’s long been speculation of underground chambers below the monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury, in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan — and now it’s been confirmed ...