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Petra on mosaic map in madaba

This article currently says that "Petra may be seen on the Madaba mosaic map from the reign of Emperor Justinian." As far as I know the mosaic map currently doesn't include Petra. Wondering what this is referring to? Is it known that Petra was on a part of the map that's missing? 188.247.70.218 (talk) 08:48, 26 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Treasury Image

The Treasury image is inverted/upsidedown. Mrericsully (talk) 18:34, 10 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Geology??

Nothing in terms of real geological background: what formations, their age and composition, tectonics - nothing! Sandstone & erosion is far too superficial. Arminden (talk) 08:40, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Claim for new tomb

“‘A little hyped up’: experts downplay claims over Petra archaeological find”[1] Doug Weller talk 19:25, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

And The Discovery of a Tomb in Petra Was Hailed as ‘Significant.’ Experts Are Unimpressed Doug Weller talk 19:26, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it was a Jordanian-American-orchestrated PR stunt to boost tourism because of the ongoing regional war; two tombs were first discovered in 2003/2005, left side was caged while the right side was buried with sand, the one which was recently rediscovered. Jordan is holding a big press conference in the upcoming weeks, ostensibly to uncover new findings from the rediscovered tomb. Makeandtoss (talk) 08:42, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]