'Ment Costra Farun'

The valley seemed to be entirely closed by high rocks. But upon a nearer approach, i perceived a chasm about 15 or 20 feet in breadth through which the rivulet flows westward. In continuing along the winding passage, an excavated mausoleum came in view. The natives call this ment costra farun, or pharaoh's castle, and pretend that it was the residence of a prince. But it was rather the sepulchre of a Prince. Great must have been the opulence of a city which could dedicate such monuments to the memory of its rulers.