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Archeologists make an extraordinary discovery in Petra, the filming location for one of the Indiana Jones films
This summer, archaeologists made an extraordinary find: a tomb buried under the famous city of Petra, the iconic film location of one of the Indiana Jones films.
‘Stunning’ discovery: Hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
Jordanian archaeologists first discovered hidden tombs around the Treasury, now a popular tourist site, in 2003, according to Creasman. Though the archaeologists suspected that a tomb underneath the Treasury existed, they “ran out of time” to complete their exploration, Creasman said in an email.
Hidden Tomb Containing 12 Skeletons Found Under Petra’s Ancient Treasury Building
R esearchers have uncovered a secret tomb containing 12 human skeletons at the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.
Archaeologists Made a Real-Life ‘Indiana Jones’ Discovery at a True Wonder of the World
The tomb’s discovery, as revealed on Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown,” also included 12 skeletons from over 2,000 years ago. In addition to being a true archaeological marvel, the ornate facade of Jordan’s ancient city of Petra has served as a backdrop in a number of movies,
Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at ancient landmark used in ‘Indiana Jones’ film
Archaeologists made a historical discovery at an iconic landmark in Jordan once featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Like Indiana Jones, Archaeologists Find a Tomb with a Grail Underneath the Treasury at Petra
Despite its fame, an archaeological dig conducted by American and Jordanian researchers uncovered a hidden tomb featuring 12 human skeletons.
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A hidden tomb was found in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra
NPR's Eric Westervelt talks to Dr Richard Bates, a geophysicist, about the discovery of a hidden tomb in Jordan’s ancient ...
British archaeologists discover hidden tomb laid undisturbed for 2,000 years under city of Petra
British archaeologists discover hidden tomb laid undisturbed for 2,000 years under city of Petra - The ancient structure ...
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The Discovery of a Tomb in Petra Was Hailed as ‘Significant.’ Experts Are Unimpressed
Various archeologists claim a “groundbreaking” discovery in Petra, Jordan isn’t as groundbreaking as the media made it out to ...
Archeologists find 12 hidden tombs with intact skeletons beneath Petra treasury
The tombs are believed to be older than the Treasury itself and features walls that haven’t been seen before in the area.
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‘Stunning’ hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
“Today, Petra, the Rose City, is parched, but it was once a comparatively ... Jordanian archeologists first discovered hidden tombs around the Treasury, now a popular tourist site, in 2003 ...