A team of archaeologists have discovered a hidden tomb at a famous monument in Petra in Jordan. The secret tomb was found underneath Al-Khazneh - which means 'The Treasury' in Arabic - and is said to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The huge sandstone monument was hand-carved into a cliff by the Nabataean people around 2,000 years ago.

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.

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

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.

One of the most famous facades in all the world has been concealing a deep secret. Underneath the iconic and intricately carved Treasury building at the center of the renowned archaeological site Petra, excavators have stumbled upon a long-lost crypt holding 12 skeletons.

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan.

Archaeologists found 12 human skeletons and an extensive array of grave offerings in a tomb hidden under 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.