Petra’s Hidden Tombs
Infrared imaging technology uncovered new chambers beneath Jordan’s famous Nabataean city, revealing a larger population and trade network than previously known. Researchers found these tombs in 2016 near the Treasury, containing pottery and skeletal remains spanning centuries. The discoveries show that Petra’s iconic rose-red facades represented just the surface of a sprawling underground necropolis. This ancient caravan hub once connected Arabia, Egypt, and Syria through elaborate trade routes.
