IGN129

IGN129

Tomb IGN129, located on the western side of the AlAhmar necropolis, has a facade recessed a few meters from the natural wall. The facade features two rows of crowsteps, torus moulding, and an attic.

IGN129

Processing techniques

Axe, Pick, Point Chisel, Flat Chisel

Materials

Sandstone, Plaster, White Mortar

Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra vol. II Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp. 217-218

The interior has a square layout with two burial niches on the back wall. There are signs of erosion and insect nests. The facade shows traces of plaster and white mortar.

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