This morning we enjoyed a visit to Petra, the capital of the Roman province of Arabia during the time of Christ. During Old Testament times Petra was in the territory of Edom. There is so much to see. For now I will share a photo of the “Treasury.”
“Treasury” at Petra. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
Known locally as the Treasury, this tomb is where most visitors fall in love with Petra. The Hellenistic facade is an astonishing piece of craftsmanship. Although carved out of iron-laden sandstone to serve as a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III (c 100 BC– AD 200), the Treasury derives its name from the story that an Egyptian pharaoh hid his treasure here (in the facade urn) while pursuing the Israelites. Some locals clearly believed the tale because the 3.5m-high urn is pockmarked by rifle shots. As with all rock-hewn monuments in Petra, the interior is unadorned. (Lonely Planet).
It’s been a while since I’ve been on horseback, and I had never ridden a donkey, but I did both today.
Ferrell Jenkins and Leon Mauldin riding donkeys at Petra. Photo by local Bedouin.
Tonight we’re on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea as we continue to explore and photograph Jordan.
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