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Al-Khazneh, Jordan

From series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
Year: 1st century AD. Height: 40 meters. Width: 25 meters.

Among the desert landscapes of Jordan is the ancient Petra town, which was still founded in the prehistoric era by the native inhabitants of these places - the Nabataeans. Petra is often called «the city of the pink rocks», because their numerous buildings were carved in the rocks. Today you can see the unique temples, the necropolis and the altars during the walk through the strange city, whose age is more than 3 000 years.

Al-Khazneh, Jordan The most famous and impressive building is Khazne al-Firaun Temple, whose majestic façade simply looks magical. The age of this building is not so great and makes about 2,000 years. Fortunately, the temple has preserved the carved sculptures and columns that adorn its façade. The height of the facade is about 40 meters, and the width - about 25 meters. According to the official version, the miraculous temple was built as a mine for Tsar Aretas IV.

Many interesting legends and legends are connected with the ancient construction. It is true that the great Egyptian Pharaohs hid their treasures at different periods. Later the robbers sought out this area. After the release of the adventure film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', whose episodes were shot in the temple, Khazne al-Firaun became the world-famous landmark. Today more than 500,000 tourists visit the old Petra every year. Next - Pyramid of Calakmul


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Al-Khazneh - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance' located in 3.96 km ( check the route on the map).
Parking: 'Crowne Plaza Park' in 2.53 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'J Captain's Restaurant' in 0.22 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Aqaba King Hussein Airport AQJ - in 97 km
 »  Taba Int Airport TCP - in 103 km
 »  Mendez Airport MZD - in 111 km
 »  Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 163 km
 »  El Arish International Airport AAC - in 174 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Al-Khazneh

Sunset Hotel

Located in 2 km from Al-Khazneh
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Rooms: 40
The rooms of the hotel Sunset all have a private bathroom with shower. Modern amenities include a ventilation fan and a TV with cable channels. … More: photo, rates and booking
Peace Way Hotel

Located in 3 km from Al-Khazneh
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Rooms: 20
Rooms at the Peace Way have simple furnishings, and come equipped with satellite TV. Room service is available. The hotel features a restaurant with … More: photo, rates and booking
Seven Wonders Hotel

Located in 4 km from Al-Khazneh
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Rooms: 30
The modern, air-conditioned rooms at Seven Wonders overlook Wadi Mousa Mountains and the city. Each has a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety … More: photo, rates and booking
Little Petra Bedouin Camp

Located in 5 km from Al-Khazneh
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Rooms: 32
Little Petra's cave rooms come with a private terrace with Arabic-style seating. The traditional Bedouin tents have carpeted floors and an electric … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Cave Bar
0 km - Cave Bar
If you are fond of cave bars you have to visit the bar in Petra, Jordan. It is located on the territory of the unique hotel "Crowne Plaza Resor". The hotel and bar have become known all over the world due to their location – an antique cave. It was made by Nabateans, …
Little Petra Caves
5 km - Little Petra Caves
Little Petra Caves have placed near the Petra city, Jordan. Right here were found the unique marks on the wall painting. The paintings were made in the Hellenistic style more than two thousand years ago. It took three years to restore the paintings. ##It is hard to …
Tomb of Aaron
24 km - Tomb of Aaron
Another sacred object that is amazing from the historical point of view is the tomb of Aaron that travelers can visit in Jordan. This monument is located near the city of Petra, in a remote mountainous area. A special physical training is not required to get to the top …
Wadi Rum Desert
83 km - Wadi Rum Desert
Jordan can boast with the amazing desert of Wadi Rum that has gained international fame thanks to its unique Martian landscape. The area of ​​this stony desert is more than 740 square km. Famous contemporary films like Red Planet, Martian, Transformers, The Last …
Salt cave Kolonel
85 km - Salt cave Kolonel
Another natural miracle is to be found in Israel, on the southern coast of the Dead Sea. Here is the only salt mountain in the world, the Colonel, as well as a cave of the same name, which attracts not only researchers but also ordinary tourists. The cave is fabulously …
The Red Sea Star
97 km - The Red Sea Star
The original bar with romantic name "The Red Sea Star" is situated in Eilat and attracts visitors by its location. The bar is under the water. It is built in the starfish form and decorated in the sea style. During the relaxation, the visitors of the bar can sit by the …
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