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Many of the building's architectural details have eroded during the two millennia since it was carved and sculpted from the cliff. The sculptures are thought to be those of various mythological figures associated with the afterlife. On top are figures of four eagles that would carry away the souls.
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In 1812, the city of Petra and Al-Khazneh were rediscovered by Swiss explorer
Burckhardt. As Western Europe continued to explore the Middle East, tourism became more common, and by the 1920s, a small hotel had opened near Petra. While Petra was not as popular as larger, more central cities like
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Tourism is now a significant source of income in Jordan, comprising around 20% of the GDP. Hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants, and horse rental services are all found within a few-mile radius of Petra itself. While the economic effects have been largely positive, the site faces threats from
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wrote of another local legend that "ancient pharaonic treasures" were hidden in the urn. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn, which the
Jordanian government attributes to
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In contrast to the elaborate façade, the interior comprises a plain main chamber and three antechambers with an interior volume of around 2,000 m (71,000 cu ft).
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deposition due to hands resting against the walls. The
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and some of his armies escaped the closing of the Red Sea, created the
Khazneh by magic as a safe place for his treasury, and continued in his pursuit of
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Rajan, Rahim S.; Rüther, Heinz (2007-05-30). "Building a
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Humidity from large crowds of people visiting the site can cause damage to the dry sandstone. White spots have appeared on walls and columns from
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Its elaborately carved facade is alive with a cast of
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It is thought that Al-Khazneh was built as a mausoleum and crypt at the beginning of the 1st century AD during the reign of
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in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the
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