The Treasury

The Treasury, or Al Khazna, is Petra's most magnificent façade, rising nearly 40 meters high. It features intricate Corinthian capitals, friezes, and figures, crowned by a funerary urn that local legend claims hides a pharaoh's treasure. Built in the 1st century BC, its original function remains a mystery, though it is believed to have been a royal memorial. The Treasury is composed of two floors, with a width of 25.3 meters and a height of 39.1 meters. Recent excavations have revealed a graveyard beneath the structure, adding to the intrigue of its purpose. The façade, with its three chambers, showcases the advanced Nabataean engineering and craftsmanship.

Category

Historical · Historical landmark

Governorate

Ma’an

Address

8FC2+VM5, Wadi Musa

Phone

+962 6 554 3600

Directions on Google Maps · Website

Opening hours

• Monday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Tuesday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Wednesday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Thursday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Friday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Saturday: 06:00 – 18:00
• Sunday: 06:00 – 18:00

Features

• Good for kids
• Getting tickets in advance recommended

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