IGN113

IGN113

Tomb IGN113 is located on the southern front of the main massif of the AlAhmar necropolis. The facade includes two half-crowsteps, an Egyptian entablature with a cornice and architrave, and two angular pilasters with Nabataean Corinthian capitals. It features a richly decorated pediment with acroteria and an eagle, which is currently headless.

IGN113

Processing techniques

Pick, Point chisel, Flat chisel

Materials

Sandstone, Plaster, Paint film, Mortar

Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres vol. II Nehmé L. Paris 2015 pp. 191-194

The interior consists of a rectangular burial chamber, with a burial cell and a pit tomb. The chamber shows traces of high-quality workmanship and decoration, with various tools used for its construction.

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