HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsThe Royal Tombs
Jordan
Qasr Al-Bent and then the archaeological museum. Lunch, then back to Aqaba city for a short city tour and free time for shopping. After your day tour you will sail back to Taba port then you will be transferred to your hotel in Taba.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the East Cliff, home to the most imposing cluster of monuments in Petra: the Royal Tombs. Standing across from the Theater and the Colonnaded Street, these four massive facades—the Urn, Silk, Corinthian, and Palace…
Listen in the app2The Urn Tomb: From Royalty to Religion
The Urn Tomb is the first and perhaps most impressive of the group. It is easily recognized by its massive arched vaults that support a wide terrace, giving it an elevated, commanding presence. …
Listen in the app3The Silk Tomb: Nature’s Masterpiece
The Silk Tomb may be smaller than its neighbors, but it is undoubtedly the most visually arresting due to its geology. It gets its name from the extraordinary swirls of color in the sandstone—vibrant reds, yellows, purples, and…
Listen in the app4The Corinthian Tomb: A Fading Echo
The Corinthian Tomb is an intriguing architectural puzzle. At first glance, it appears to be a smaller, more weathered version of the Treasury. …
Listen in the app5The Palace Tomb: A Three-Story Giant
The Palace Tomb is the largest of the Royal Tombs and one of the biggest structures in all of Petra. Its massive facade is three stories tall, designed to resemble a Roman palace. …
Listen in the app6The Sextius Florentinus Tomb
A short walk north of the main Royal Tombs brings you to the Tomb of Sextius Florentinus. This structure is unique because we know exactly who it was for. …
Listen in the app7The Royal Viewpoint: Overlooking the City
From the wide terraces in front of the Royal Tombs, you have perhaps the best overview of Petra’s urban center. You can see the Great Temple, the Byzantine Church with its protective roof, and the long stretch of the Colonnaded…
Listen in the app8Closing
The Royal Tombs of Petra are a testament to the belief that greatness should outlast life. These monuments were not merely graves; they were instruments of memory, designed to ensure that the names and deeds of the Nabataean…
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What is The Royal Tombs?
The Royal Tombs is a place in Jordan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.3275, 35.4490 |
| Last updated |
