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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Jordan - Petra - Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)
Jordan - Petra - Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)
The first sight visitors see upon emerging from the 1.5 kilometer-long Siq is the Treasury (Arabic: al-Khazneh), the most magnificent of Petra's sights. One of the most elegant remains of the ancient world, the Treasury is carved out of solid rock and stands over 40 meters high.

The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC. As its design has no precedent in Petra, it is thought that it was carved by Near-Eastern Hellenistic architects.

The purpose of the Treasury remains something of a mystery. One thing that is fairly certain, however, is that it was not a treasury. In reality, the Treasury is generally believed to be a temple or a royal tomb, but neither conclusion is certain.

The tomb/temple got its popular name from the Bedouin belief that pirates hid ancient pharoanic treasures in the tholos (giant stone urn) which stands in the center of the second level. In an attempt to release the treasure, Bedouins periodically fired guns at it — the bullet holes whic

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The person really adds interest!


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April 19, 2010

 

Salim Al-Harthy 		  thanks, yeah I thought so, the people element gave it the extra push. Thanks again


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April 19, 2010

 
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Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery 		  Huge CONGRATZ. on this outstanding Winner, Salim!!!

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April 21, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell 		  Beautiful! Congratulations on your win!


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April 24, 2010

 

Salim Al-Harthy 		  Thank you all, appreciate it


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April 30, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy 		  Great image, congratulations.


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May 20, 2010

 
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