The Urn Tomb

The Urn Tomb: the first Royal Tomb, with its vast ritual hall and city views.

The Urn Tomb, first and highest of the Royal Tombs, takes its name from the towering urn above its pediment. Inside, a huge vaulted hall was later converted into a Byzantine church.

The climb up its stairs is rewarded with the best view over the Colonnaded Street. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan rest here, and full package tours to Jordan include the full terrace walk.

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