Obelisk Tomb
Jordan
The Obelisk Tomb was constructed in the first century BCE in Petra. It is an elaborate two story tomb carved from the solid rock. Its facade is an elaborate mixture of Egyptian, Greek, Indian and Nabataean architectural styles. Obelisk Tomb is towered by four obelisks and hence it got its name.
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1Orientation
As you begin your journey into the ancient city of Petra, the first major monument to greet you is the striking Obelisk Tomb. Located in the area known as Bab al-Siq, or 'Gateway to the Siq,' this structure serves as a grand…
앱에서 듣기2The Nefesh: Symbols of the Soul
The four obelisks atop the tomb are the structure's most prominent and meaningful features. In Nabataean theology, an obelisk or 'nefesh' was a physical manifestation of the deceased person's spirit. …
앱에서 듣기3The Bab al-Siq Triclinium
Directly below the Obelisk Tomb is a separate structure known as the Bab al-Siq Triclinium. While the upper level was for burial, this lower level was for the living. …
앱에서 듣기4The Djinn Blocks: Spirit Houses
Just across from the Obelisk Tomb stand several massive, free-standing stone cubes known as 'Djinn Blocks.' The name was given by local Bedouins who believed these mysterious structures were the homes of spirits or 'djinn.' In…
앱에서 듣기5Nabataean Water Engineering at the Gate
As you stand near the Obelisk Tomb, look at the ground and the low walls surrounding the path. You are standing near one of the most critical points of Petra's water management system. …
앱에서 듣기6The Ancient Road: Caravan Life
The path you are walking today follows the exact route of the ancient caravan road that brought wealth to Petra. Imagine this road two thousand years ago: it would have been crowded with camels laden with frankincense, myrrh,…
앱에서 듣기7Erosion and Preservation: The Stone's Story
If you look closely at the surface of the Obelisk Tomb, you will see the effects of two thousand years of wind and rain. The sandstone here is particularly susceptible to 'honeycomb erosion,' where the wind carves small,…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
The Obelisk Tomb is more than just a stopping point; it is a profound introduction to the spirit of Petra. It combines the sacred and the social, the practical and the poetic, all within a single carved cliffside. …
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| 위치 | Jordan |
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