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Finding 12 ancient skeletons in a place that was not previously known as a tomb is pretty stunning. Imagine if you found 12 bodies under your neighborhood bank
by parsimo2010 2y ago
Finding 12 ancient skeletons in a place that was not previously known as a tomb is pretty stunning. Imagine if you found 12 bodies under your neighborhood bank- people would freak out, and it's not nearly as old as the Petra Treasury.
- sorokod 2y agoMany places we know now as tombs weren't known as such before, that is untill some skeletons were found.
- throwway120385 2y agoIf you wait around long enough anywhere becomes a tomb.
- BirAdam 2y agoThrowaway120385’s Law: On a long enough timeline, all places are tombs.
- parsimo2010 2y agoWhat makes it unusual was this place was very well known as a treasury beforehand and has been a popular tourist attraction for over 100 years.
- mkl 2y agoIt's well known it was never an actual treasury; there's not much inside to it, and it's the first main "building" you see when entering through the canyon, designed to impress rather than store valuables. The name comes from rumour/legend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Khazneh#Name https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Khazneh#Name. Most of the cliff structures are tombs.