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HWW Petra Jordan 2nd April 1994

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Wed, 01 May 2024 05:47:08 +0000

Petra, the Rose City.

The Treasury/Khazneh is one of the best-known rock-cut tombs in Petra. In the 2nd century BC Petra was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom and as with most of the other buildings in this ancient town this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face.

Most people may recognise it from the final scenes in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which its façade is represented as the entrance to the final resting place of the Holy Grail. The elaborate interior shown in the film doesn't exist.

HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.

HM Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:49:26 +0000

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London bus window shot

corner of Parliament Street

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:17:35 +0000

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London bus window shot

The Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:08:09 +0000

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London bus window shot

Detail of Al-Khazneh 2

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 23:56:21 +0000

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Petra, Jordan

"Al-Khazneh was originally built as a mausoleum and crypt at the beginning of the 1st century AD during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris. Its Arabic name Treasury derives from one legend that bandits or pirates hid their loot in a stone urn high on the second level. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn. Local lore attributes this to Bedouins, who are said to have shot at the urn in the early 20th century, in hopes of breaking it open and spilling out the "treasure"—but the decorative urn is in fact solid sandstone. Another legend is that it functioned as a treasury of the Egyptian Pharaoh at the time of Moses (Khaznet Far'oun).

Many of the building's architectural details have eroded away during the two thousand years 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. The figures on the upper level are dancing Amazons with double-axes. The entrance is flanked by statues of the twins Castor and Pollux who lived partly on Olympus and partly in the underworld....

The Treasury has appeared in many Hollywood movies, gaining particular fame after being featured in climactic scenes in the popular 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which its facade is represented as the entrance to the final resting place of the Holy Grail near Hatay. The interior scenes of the temple were filmed at Elstree Studios in England."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Khazneh

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Detail of Al-Khazneh 1

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 23:56:10 +0000

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Bedouins at Al-Khazneh

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 23:55:58 +0000

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First view of Al Khazneh (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 02:08:47 +0000

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Petra, Jordan

"The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge (in places only 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) wide) called the Siq ("the shaft"), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks and serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the narrow gorge stands Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as and meaning "the Treasury"), hewn into the sandstone cliff. While remaining in remarkably preserved condition, the face of the structure is marked by hundreds of bullet holes made by the local Bedouin tribes that hoped to dislodge riches that were once rumored to be hidden within it."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra

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Maryland Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (James Bowen) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:01:00 +0000

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This was the former Maryland Treasury building.

The Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:18:21 +0000

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Whitehall, London

Uncle Sam's Advice: Use the Empire Wringer

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:23:41 +0000

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"Buy the 'Empire' Wringer. Uncle Sam--'Take my advice, and if you want a surplus use the Empire well.'"

Outside The Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:21:00 +0000

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Early evening in front of the Treasury, Petra.

Looking Down At The Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:15:29 +0000

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On our second day at Petra, we climbed to one of the lookouts high above the Treasury. Over the edge, this was the view. I sent a “coo-eee” down, but my voice cracked part way and we just laughed so much that I was unable to do a proper one.

Petra – The Treasury

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:12:06 +0000

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Rounding a bend in the Siq, suddenly you encounter Petra's signature facade, The Treasury. I'm in there for scale. Tucked into a nook, it is an amazing piece of craftmanship. Just note that none of this is “built”, the entire facade is carved out of the sandstone. Actually created as a tomb, the name “Treasury” came from a legend that Pharaoh had hidden treasure in the urn at the top when he was in pursuit of the Israelites. Bullet holes riddle the urn, from vain attempts at shattering the urn and causing said treasure to spill out.

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nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:13:33 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:09:52 +0000

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