Close Up of Monastery Façade in Petra, Jordan - Encircle Photos

26 Close Up of Monastery Façade in Petra, Jordan

The Complex Classical design of The Monastery deserves a close inspection. In many ways it is a simpler version of The Treasury. Its features include 16 columns of different sizes and capital styles. The two lower square niches are topped with an arch, the upper level ones have a simple cornice and over the door is a pediment. In the center is a large urn. Surrounding this finial is a frieze with a reoccurring relief of circles. Although its design hints of a Roman influence, it is actually Alexandrian.

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Close Up of Monastery Façade in Petra, Jordan

The Monastery, Ad Deir, Petra, Jordan

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