The tomb of the jar or the court is an archaeological building dating back to the Nabataean civilization in Jordan, specifically the first half of the first century AD. It is located in the archaeological reserve in the city of Petra in the south of the country, on the opposite side of the Nabataean Amphitheater. The building was originally one of the city's royal tombs that were dug into the rocks. It was used as a mausoleum until it was converted into a church in the Byzantine period. It was also called by this name for the decorations of the jar that adorn it. The building was designed as a royal burial for the Nabatean king Malik II (died in 70 AD), whose remains of the statue in the central apse of the facade are believed to have belonged to him.[3] The building consists of a group of important facades, the first of which is the "Tomb of the Urn". The facade was about 16 meters wide and 26 meters high. It also consists of two floors of walls that support arches below the level of the burial hall, and it is combined with burial chambers, part of which and the other built. There is a staircase going up to the burial yard at the top. The tomb consists of a square hall with a length of about 19 meters. The graves were in the back of the burial ground. In 447 AD, the building was turned into a church by a number of Byzantine monks. Thus, it will be the first church in Petra. The area of ​​the front yard was increased later, by building a group of vaults and arches, to facilitate access to this church. The road leading to it was also diverted to be from the bottom of the adjacent mountain, after the process of reaching it was from the top. It is worth noting that the plan of this church is a basilica, where the carving of the internal burial chambers was changed to be in the form of an apse. In the middle of the central apse there is an indistinct cross shape. There are also historical texts that mention that some followers of Christianity were deported to Petra as punishment from the church. In the front of the building there is a Greek-Byzantine inscription indicating that it was originally a royal tomb.

A must stop to see the inside of the building. The designs made by the rock formations are amazing

Impressive rocks cut to build buildings back in the day.

This is probably the most beautiful of all the tombs in the series of Royal Tombs. From outside, it looks like another tall facade of any other Nabatean tomb in Petra. But as soon as you step inside, it's a spectacular sight - bands of colors running across the walls of the carved mountain rock all around. It feels almost psychedelic inside here if there's no one around to disturb the feeling.

A monument artifiacially elaborated on and in the rocks of splendid beauty. The sensation is magical and can travel you in the history of the Nabatean culture.

As all others historical landmarks located in Petra complex, very impressive. It is hard to imagine how the ancient people had build all those different buildings.

Quit a haul, but so worth it. The acoustical properties in the shrine, as well as the architecture inside, are amazing.

Constructed probably around 70 AD and later served as a Byzantine church according to Petra Visitors app.

Amazing place and view

I just stood here in awe looking towards this structure. It is carved out the bedrock in a manner that is not easily to get your head around. It just looks very beautiful. Certainly worth the visit. Do make sure to not visit this during peak hours since then it can get quite crowded.

Poor explanation for expensive admission. Except for the main tomb and the canyon, they are all similar. the merchants are really rude. Persistent miscellaneous merchants. If Asians don't buy anything, "Corona Corona". And swear and chase. In particular, the shop in front of Urn's tomb is really insane. He's the worst.

A wonderful spot through Petra. A must visit. Note it's a climbing spot, be ready.

It's worth to go up to the tomb. You may enjoy a great panorama.