Corinthian Tomb

When Leon de Laborde visited Petra in 1828, he named it the Corinthian Tomb because of its Greek Corinthian-style capitals on its upper story, closely resembling those of the Khazna.

Its heavily weathered facade, measuring 27.55 meters wide by 28 meters high, consists of three levels. The lowest level is structured by eight half-columns. The middle level, especially on the left side, is also heavily eroded. It includes eight dwarf pilasters aligned with the level below. The upper level, featuring six columns, strongly resembles the Khazna. Despite its weathered condition, the intricate details and similarities to other well-known structures suggest a high level of craftsmanship and design. The facade is believed to have been constructed in the 1st century AD and is thought to have been part of a larger complex. Inside, there are four chambers. The three on the left are nearly square and without ornamentation. The primary chamber, larger in

size, contains three spacious recesses in the back wall, while the right side wall hosts four recesses of varying sizes, including a loculus. Traces of four water basins are visible in front of

the tomb.

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