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The
Obelisk
Tomb
is
one
of
the
many
impressive
rock-cut
tombs
that
can
be
found
at
the
ancient
city
of
Petra
in
Jordan.
It
is
located
in
the
northern
part
of
the
city,
along
the
Street
of
Facades,
a
row
of
tombs
that
served
as
the
final
resting
place
for
the
wealthy
and
powerful
inhabitants
of
Petra.
The
Obelisk
Tomb
gets
its
name
from
the
four
obelisks
that
are
carved
into
the
top
of
the
facade,
which
were
likely
intended
to
symbolize
the
four
corners
of
the
world
or
to
honor
the
four
winds.
The
tomb
is
a
prime
example
of
the
intricate
and
detailed
craftsmanship
that
was
typical
of
the
Nabataean
people,
who
carved
many
of
Petra's
most
impressive
structures
out
of
the
sandstone
cliffs.
The
Obelisk
Tomb
consists
of
a
central
chamber
with
a
vaulted
ceiling,
which
would
have
housed
the
remains
of
the
tomb's
occupants.
The
facade
of
the
tomb
is
adorned
with
a
series
of
columns,
pediments,
and
other
decorative
elements,
which
were
carved
out
of
the
sandstone
cliffs
with
incredible
precision
and
attention
to
detail.
Like
many
of
the
tombs
at
Petra,
the
Obelisk
Tomb
was
likely
plundered
by
looters
over
the
centuries,
and
its
contents
have
long
since
been
removed.
Nevertheless,
the
tomb
remains
one
of
the
most
impressive
and
striking
structures
in
Petra,
a
testament
to
the
incredible
skill
and
artistry
of
the
Nabataean
people
who
built
it.
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