Palace Tomb

East Ridge, Petra

The Palace Tomb was so named just because of its elaborate facade. It certainly wasn't a palace, and may not even resemble one. On the lower level there are four entrances, framed by pillars with Nabataean capitals that support triangular pediments in the middle and arched pediments at the sides. Above this is a portico consisting of sixteen engaged half-columns. Above the portico, and now mostly ruined except at the upper right corner, is a redented architrave.