Al-Khazneh
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Al-Khazneh, also known as Khaznat el-Far'oun, is one of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other bu
Al-Khazneh
The first glimpse of Petra's Treasury (Al-Khazneh) upon exiting the Siq
View inside the primary chamber
Tourists at Al-Khazneh, at night
Aretas IV Philopatris
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Aretas IV Philopatris was the King of the Nabataeans from roughly 9 BC to 40 AD.
Al-Khazneh
…of a sandstone rock face. 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 Aretas IV Philopatris. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in both Jordan and the region…
Bronze coin of Aretas IV from 3 BC.
Coin showing Aretas IV in military dress.
Silver drachm of Aretas IV with his wife Huldu from 2 BC.
The Khazneh, at Petra, is believed to be Aretas IV's mausoleum.