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The Treasury  
   

The Treasury

The most famous structure in Petra. It's name, Khasneh el-Faroun (Treasury of the Pharaoh), comes from Bedouin folklore.
Petra, Jordan

November 20th 2011
A few pictures from Petra--an ancient Nabataean city built between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century AD. Petra is Jordan's most popular tourist attraction so it's best to visit the site as early in the morning as possible. ... read more
Middle East » Jordan

Jordanian Flag For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
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