Corinthian tomb

The Corinthian Tomb anchors the row of Royal Tombs in Petra, distinguished by a facade that mimics the architecture of Greek temples. Its upper story features four columns topped with leafy acanthus carvings, a style imported from the Mediterranean world. King Aretas the fourth likely commissioned this monument during the first century, during the peak of Nabataean wealth from incense trade. Local Bedouin tribes once used the structure to store grain and shelter their livestock, leaving soot stains on the ceiling today.