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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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Brown University's Great Temple Excavation, at Petra, Jordan. Gigapan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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As you enter the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the "Treasury" (seen in Indiana Jones and the last Crusade) is the striking first sight. It was probably a temple, not a treasury, but it is striking, carved directly from the rock. |
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Petra, western side, N of the entrance. |
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This image shows the sight lines between these two major Petra monuments. One can also zoom in on the problems facing the Winged Lion Temple from its exposure to the elements following its excavation. GigaPan taken by Ian Straughn. |
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This image is centered on the area of the altar and provides context for this monument and its sight lines which are largely restricted to the south. It also provides a visualization for assessing the conservation needs of this now very much exposed structure. Please note that the darkened areas are the result of camera exposure and are not the result of human activities. Gigapan taken by I. Straughn. |