Photo: Petra

Photo Details:

Caption:

The Treasury of Petra was not really a treasury. But Bedouin's believed that pirates hid ancient pharoanic treasures in the tholos (giant stone urn) in the center of the second level. To release the treasure, they periodically fired guns at it — you can still see the bullet holes.

Location:

Petra

Country:

Jordan

Image Date:

05/25/07 06:33 AM

Credit:

Eyad Obeid

Camera Model:

DMC-FX8

Focal Length:

29/5mm

ISO Speed rating:

80

Shutter Speed:

1/25

Aperture:

f/2.8