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 Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan. The Treasury, where the tomb was found, is a well-known site featured in the movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Excavation revealed pottery and ceramics, including one skeleton holding a ceramic vessel resembling a chalice. The discovery provides new insights into Nabataean burial practices and the history of Petra.

Source: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/2-000-year-old-tomb-holding-12-skeletons-found-at-petra-where-indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-was-filmed