Royal Tombs

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The Royal Tombs are a series of monumental rock-cut burial facades in Petra, Jordan, showcasing the grandeur and architectural sophistication of the Nabataean civilization.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
rock-cut tomb complex
tourist attraction
access footpath from Petra city center
approximateConstructionCentury 1st century BCE
1st century CE
architecturalStyle Nabataean architecture
rock-cut architecture
constructedBy Nabataeans
linked to: Nabataean
country Jordan
culture Nabataean civilization
linked to: Nabataean
elevationRelativeToCity higher cliff face above Petra
faces the main valley of Petra
linked to: Petra
feature colonnaded facades
large doorways
monumental facades
multiple stories
ornamental pediments
rock-cut burial chambers
hasPart Corinthian Tomb
Palace Tomb
linked to: Royal Tombs

Sextius Florentinus Tomb
Silk Tomb
Urn Tomb
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site component
inscriptionLanguage Greek
Nabataean Aramaic
locatedIn Jordan
Ma'an Governorate
linked to: Ma’an Governorate

Petra
materialUsed sandstone
nearby Street of Facades
Theatre of Petra
linked to: Petra
overlooks Petra city center
linked to: Petra
partOf Petra Archaeological Park
linked to: Petra
period Hellenistic period
Roman period
significance demonstrates wealth of Petra elite
illustrates Nabataean funerary practices
shows blend of Nabataean and classical architectural elements
touristActivity hiking
sightseeing
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteOf Petra
usedFor elite burials
royal burials
visibleFrom main tourist trail in Petra

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Nabataean city of Petra knownFor Royal Tombs
Petra knownFor Royal Tombs
Aretas IV architecturalLegacy Royal Tombs of Petra (attributed to his period)
linked to: Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs hasPart Palace Tomb
linked to: Royal Tombs
Takht-e Jamshid hasStructure Royal Tombs