Hidden tomb discovered under Petra laid undisturbed for 2,000 years

British archaeologists have discovered a secret tomb below the city of Petra, believed to have lain undisturbed for 2,000 years.

Researchers from the University of St Andrews were given access to explore the Treasury, a World Heritage site that featured in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

In the film, the impressive structure serves as the cinematic resting place of the Holy Grail, but the true purpose of the Treasury remains a mystery.

In what has been described as a “momentous achievement,” the team found a long-buried tomb containing the remains of 12 ancient skeletons – and even a chalice resembling the Holy Grail featured in film, starring Harrison Ford.

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[bingeltube]

Video way too short! And too much about a movie and not the discovery! Two thumbs down!

[satyasyasatyasya]

seriously? AI slop video? c'mon, you're supposed to be a newspaper

[Greenpoloboy]

May those 12 continue to be let to rest in peace.

[siewheilou]

First it was promoted as a cemetery for Roman empire soldiers, then it was promoted as a building built by a lost civilisation, now it is promoted as a tomb. Well done.

[Giantdwarf]

This is not a new, amazing discovery. That tomb was opened in 2003 and then closed back up. We've known about it, and the contents for 20 years!!

[BIBIWCICC]

Oh dear what crap journalism, this tomb was excavated in 2006 and then re-sealed!