Mystery Objects	"Petra's Great Temple" Summer 2000

Think you know what this is? Click on the object to learn its identity.

We have a series of mysteries on our hands. Two different elements in stone carvings pose a question. What exactly do they represent?

Many capitals feature this design, either a pine cone boss or a section of grapes. Which is it?

The other, depicted on the architrave, could either be a pomegranate or a poppy flower. What do you think?

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