NPR's Eric Westervelt talks to Dr Richard Bates, a geophysicist, about the discovery of a hidden tomb in Jordan’s ancient city of Petra.

An unlooted tomb that remained hidden for over two millenia was discovered beneath the iconic Treasury monument in the ancient city of Petra.

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.”

Archaeologists found a tomb with 12 skeletons beneath the Treasury in Petra, Jordan. The discovery provides rare insight into the ancient Nabataeans, experts say.

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.

A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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.

"Since nearly all of the tombs at Petra have been found empty, this is perhaps the most significant tomb ever found at Petra and a discovery of historic proportions." The ancient city of Petra was half-built,

Archaeologists have uncovered a secret tomb beneath the Treasury at Petra, one of the world’s most iconic ancient sites. Inside, they found the remains of twelve skeletons and a collection of grave goods,