Discovery and Excavation
Archaeologists led by Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman discovered a tomb beneath 's Treasury, containing at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts over 2,000 years old, using ground-penetrating radar.
The excavation, conducted in August with the assistance of 's "," revealed well-preserved grave goods, offering rare insights into the Nabataeans' lives.
Significance and Condition
This find, potentially the largest collection of human remains in Petra, could significantly enhance understanding of the Nabataean civilization, predating the Treasury's construction.
While artifacts were well-preserved, the human remains showed signs of mold, likely due to Petra's humidity and seasonal floods, highlighting the delicate state of these historical findings.