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Al-Khazneh, also known as Khazneh el-Far'oun (treasury of the pharaoh), stands as one of the most intricately carved rock-cut tombs within Petra, an ancient city of the Nabatean Kingdom once inhabited by Arabs. Much like the other structures in this historic site, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), it was hewn from the sandstone cliffs.
Believed to have been constructed as a mausoleum and crypt at the start of the 1st century AD during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris, Al-Khazneh has become a major tourist attraction in Jordan and the wider region.
Hussein bin Talal (1935–1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab–Israeli conflict.
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Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal, encircled by the inscriptions "Hussein bin Talal" and "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan," with the denomination written in Arabic numerals and letters, along with the date in Hijri format below. Positioned above is the coat of arms of Jordan. الحسين بن طلال |
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Reverse
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Depicts the general outer view of Al-Khazneh in Petra with its name below inside a circle surrounded by the country name above, the value in English numerals and letters with the date in Gregorian below in front of the net design. Metal purity at above on the left. THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN |
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