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Left: As one comes to the end of the siq, the first,
and greatest monument of Petra slowly comes into view. This is
the famous Treasury monument. It is probably a good idea to stop
here and take a picture. It is an unforgettable moment.
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Once you step out of the siq you are faced with the
tremendous scale of this monument. Is is several stories high,
and especially spectacular in the morning sunlight. Once you
have adjusted to it's awe and beauty, have a look inside.
You can learn more about how the Treasury was restored by
reading this article.
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This photograph was taken, standing in the main doorway of
the treasury, looking back at the end of the siq.
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It is impossible to describe the feeling
of standing at the foot of the treasury, looking up at some of
the amazing carvings and sharp lines that have survived for all
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This monument is the most photographed building
in Petra. We are still collecting unique photographs, images
and angles. If you have a great photo that we can place on this
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- Pictures submitted by our readers
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Click the picture on the left for a phenomenal view of the
Treasury Special thanks to Chris Spiegl for this exceptional
photograph. Taken March 2001
Click the picture on the right for a closeup view of the urn
at the top of the Treasury. Special thanks to Peter Law
for this great picture! Taken Fall 2002
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Click the pictures on the left to view a larger image. Special
thanks to Dr. George Kelsey for these great pictures!
For another great picture submited by Silvija Seres
(http://www.silvija.net)
click here
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- The Mystery of the Treasury Monument
- Speculations
about the original use of the Treausry Monumnet
- Click
Here
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- The Treasury Plaza Project
- Click here to
find out more!
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