IGN108

IGn108

The tomb IGN108 is located on the southeastern slope of the Sanie necropolis massif in Sector II, facing east. It was excavated at a height of about 7 meters and is isolated and hidden compared to the main group of tombs visible from the road. The tomb features a rectangular entrance, approximately 1.5 meters high and 1 meter wide, with signs of workmanship on the wall and terrace portion in front, although they are heavily eroded.

IGN108

Processing techniques

Axe, Pick

Materials

Sandstone

Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra vol. II Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp.181-182

The interior is low, around 1.6 meters in height, with an irregular square layout. It contains a single pit tomb near the entrance, recessed into the ground, with an incomplete excavation on the left wall. The tomb shows signs of unfinished work, with the right wall deeply excavated and the ceiling worked with an axe.

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