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title: Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18815/lower-level-of-the-treasury-of-petra/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2024-04-12
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# Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra

_Authored by Carole Raddato_

## Image File

[![Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18815.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18815.jpg)

## Image Caption

The lower level of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) of Petra ([Jordan](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jordan/)) consists of a four-columned, pedimented portico flanked by shallow recesses and two sides columns. The reliefs on the lower level are 5 meters high and depict the [Dioscuri](https://www.worldhistory.org/Castor_and_Pollux/), the twin brothers [Castor and Pollux](https://www.worldhistory.org/Castor_and_Pollux/) from [Greek mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Mythology/). The portals leading to the two lateral chambers are ornately decorated with floral capitals.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2024, April 12). Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18815/lower-level-of-the-treasury-of-petra/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 12, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18815/lower-level-of-the-treasury-of-petra/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "Lower Level of the Treasury of Petra." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Apr 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18815/lower-level-of-the-treasury-of-petra/>.

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