Secret Tomb Found Under ‘Indiana Jones’ Filming Location in Petra
A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman, executive director of the American Center of Research, has discovered a hidden tomb beneath the iconic Treasury building in Petra, Jordan. The tomb contains at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts estimated to be over 2,000 years old, found using ground-penetrating radar technology.
The Treasury, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, is one of the most famous landmarks in Petra and has been featured in several movies, including *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade*. Unlike many tombs found in Petra, which are often empty or disturbed, this newly discovered tomb was filled with complete skeletal remains and grave goods made from bronze, iron, and ceramic.
Josh Gates, host of Discovery Channel’s *Expedition Unknown*, described the find as “hugely rare,” noting that in the two centuries of archaeological exploration in Petra, nothing like this has been discovered before. The researchers believe this may be the largest collection of human remains found in one place within Petra and plan to date the skeletons, extract DNA to determine familial connections, and conduct other analyses to assess their diets and physical jobs.
