An unlooted tomb that remained hidden for over two millenia was discovered beneath the iconic Treasury monument in the ancient city of Petra.

Archaeologists have uncovered a secret tomb beneath the Treasury at Petra, one of the world’s most iconic ancient sites. Inside, they found the remains of twelve skeletons and a collection of grave goods,

A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

R esearchers have uncovered a secret tomb containing 12 human skeletons at the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.

A tomb has been discovered beneath Petra's Treasury, which was used in 1989 as a filming location for 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'.

A team of archaeologists have discovered a hidden tomb at a famous monument in Petra in Jordan. The secret tomb was found underneath Al-Khazneh - which means 'The Treasury' in Arabic - and is said to be one of the seven wonders of the world.

"Since nearly all of the tombs at Petra have been found empty, this is perhaps the most significant tomb ever found at Petra and a discovery of historic proportions." The ancient city of Petra was half-built,