Archaeologists found 12 human skeletons and an extensive array of grave offerings in a tomb hidden under the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have found a secret tomb underneath the landmark Petra – a World Wonder and Indiana Jones film setting. Twelve bodies have been found in the tomb, with one of them holding a

Archaeologists and Discovery Channel host Josh Gates found a secret tomb in Petra, Jordan, where the remains of 12 people were unearthed for the first time.

A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Treasury of Petra is one of Jordan’s most emblematic monuments and was used as the setting for the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. This majestic site is also known as Al-Khazna, and in addition to its great historical and architectural significance, it also stands out for its presence in the 1989 film directed by Steven Spielberg.

R esearchers have uncovered a secret tomb containing 12 human skeletons at the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.

Underneath the Treasury in Petra, Jordan, archaeologists found remains and a ceramic vessel some said looked similar to “the Holy Grail” depicted in “Indiana Jones.”

The recent excavation beneath the Treasury has revealed 12 complete human skeletons and a trove of grave goods dating back 2,000 years