Urn Tomb Facade

East Ridge, Petra, Jordan

Just below the entablature (top of photo) are three loculi in a row, separated by the great columns of the facade. A damaged portrait bust, of the tomb's unknown occupant, still partly closes the middle loculus. The main entrance between the two central columns is framed by pilasters topped by Nabataean capitals. The metopes of its frieze are occupied by disks; the same pattern is found on other important monuments in Petra, including the Khazneh and the Deir. A triangular pediment caps the frieze; above the pediment is the entrance to the second floor of the tomb.

A similar treatment of the facade can be seen on the Roman Soldier Tomb.