The discovery was recently reported by archaeologists Sarah Parcak and Chris Tuttle in a study published in The Journal of American Schools of Oriental Research.
The find – aided by Google Earth, satellite imaging, and drone technology – suggests that the ancient city of Petra was larger than was previously thought. Although the site has not been excavated yet, pottery found near the structure dates it back to the 1st century AD.
‘We’re very excited to see the enthusiasm with which this amazing finding has been welcomed globally, hoping it bodes well for Jordan’s tourism industry,’ said Lina Annab, Jordan’s minister of tourism and antiquities.’
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