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JEB4952091: Jordan. The treasor, The Khazneh, is the tomb of King Aretas IV. The city of Petra was founded by the Nabateans on the route of caravans from Yemen to the Mediterranean ports. Apogee between -100Av JC to+100Ap JC. The site was discovered in 1812 by Switzerland's Johan Burckardt. Site classified in 1985 as World Heritage. / Bridgeman Images