Photographer’s Note
Petra.
The treasury.
The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC. As its design has no precedent in Petra, it is thought that it was carved by Near-Eastern Hellenistic architects.
The purpose of the Treasury remains something of a mystery. One thing that is fairly certain, however, is that it was not a treasury. In reality, the Treasury is generally believed to be a temple or a royal tomb, but neither conclusion is certain.
The tomb/temple got its popular name from the Bedouin belief that pirates hid ancient pharoanic treasures in the tholos (giant stone urn) which stands in the center of the second level. In an attempt to release the treasure, Bedouins periodically fired guns at it — the bullet holes which are still clearly visible on the urn.
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jonathan_hart
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 531 N: 4320]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif){kind=small}
(22623) 2009-04-28 17:52
indeed this place is a treasure of humanity, that's amazing to see such an old and marvelous art-chitecture ^^
jc
pen
(454) 2009-04-28 22:23
Hi,
Your POV is very good to capture the details and the architectural intricacies of this iconic place. TFS
Pedro
Fransx
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 0 N: 118]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-g.gif){kind=small}
(1453) 2009-04-28 22:56
Hi Thomas,
A beautiful capture of The Treasury of Petra.
Great lighting and focusing!
It seems to be a direct sculpture in the rocks!
An interesting instructive note!
Good job.
My best regards.
Francis Xavier
Karyn674
![Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 10 W: 4 N: 16]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/s-n-s.gif){kind=small}
(55) 2009-04-29 3:35
Hi Thomas
Beautiful capture of the Treasury, very sharp and the light and foucus are superb! Detail is great!
Nice shot!
hay_kes
(28562) 2009-04-29 23:39
Hi Thomas,
Very beautiful historical view vith superb lighting and perspective.TFS.
Regards,
hAyAti
ManuMay
(11343) 2009-04-30 7:10
Hi Thomas!!
the play of colours and shades is very good to show this constructiona nd its wonderful lines... very good light management indeed!
Have a nice day...
Manuel
mvdisco
(11609) 2009-04-30 17:05
Hi Thomas,
Beautiful Art of architecture well presented and composed, great colors and sharpness, Excellent POV./DoF.
Excellent done.
Michel
Silvio1953
(42725) 2009-05-03 10:13
Ciao Thoma, beautiful composition with classic view of Petra, splendid clarity and great details from this wonderful architecture, very well done, ciao Silvio
fritzi007
(2638) 2009-05-03 21:10
Hallo Thomas!
Dein Bild hat eine sehr hohe Qualität, gratuliere!
Viele Grüsse
Wolfgang
Graal
(58688) 2009-05-05 23:47
Hi Thomas,
nice presentation of famous Petra. Well photojob. Pity that format of photo is a small.
Gr., Aleksander
Focales
![Gold Star Critiquer [C: 151 W: 2 N: 95]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-n.gif){kind=small}
(514) 2009-05-08 3:05
Hi Thomas,
J'ai eu la chance de photographier "The Treasure" et de visiter le site de Petra aussi suis-je sensible à cette image bien construire, bien nette, qui nous saute aux yeux quand on sort du Siq. Beau travail !
vasilpro
(9360) 2009-05-10 8:37
Hello Thomas,
The treasury of Petra an amazing monument, a nice photo with many details and very good POV.
Regards, Vasilis.
PixelTerror
(86797) 2009-05-11 13:45
Hi Thomas,
A place i'd like to see, nice image of that famous treasury that reveals fine details.
Have a nice day jY
serp2000
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 838 W: 14 N: 936]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif){kind=small}
(9663) 2009-06-12 7:39
Privet, Thomas,
Fine shot of wonderful place. Good note!
Did you visited Jordan from Israel or Egypt?
Have a nice weekend!
Serghei
Photo Information
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Copyright: Thomas Schembri (disturbia73)
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- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2004-04-28
- Categories: Ruínas
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2009-04-28 11:04
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