11-06-2016 13:18 via seattletimes.com

Archaeologist points to hidden monument in Jordan’s Petra

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A U.S. archaeologist says satellite and drone images have led to a new discovery in the ancient city of Petra — a massive platform hidden under sand. Traders known as Nabataeans carved Petra into rose-hued sandstone two millennia ago. The UNESCO World Heritage site is Jordan’s main tourist draw. Christopher A. […]
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