In Jordan, archaeologists have been excavating the ancient
city of Petra for two centuries. The metropolis is massive. Carved from desert
cliffs, there are places of worship, tombs, homes, and forts at least two
millennia old. After all that time shoveling and studying, one would think that
nothing big would be left to find.Incredibly, a mammoth structure was found in
2016.
Located about 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from the city, a giant rectangular
platform was revealed and it came with extras. It contained a smaller version
of itself on top, pillars, a stairway, and terrace walls, making it one of the
most monumental finds at Petra.The platform is on a plateau and measures about
56 by 49 meters (184 by 161 ft). The structure was built by Petra’s inhabitants
while the city was the height of its power. But what this colossal platform was
used for remains a mystery.
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