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Tomb IGN139 is located in the “Wildlife area” of the Hegra archaeological site, on the rock face of an isolated massif facing northwest. The tomb is in critical condition, with most of its facade lost due to vertical scaling of the rock wall. The remaining visible parts include the original opening and various graffiti, both painted and incised, around the entrance.
Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra vol. II Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp. 11-12, 223-224
The interior contains a burial cell on the left wall and a pit grave adjacent to it, separated by a partition wall. The entrance has three circular recesses for the tomb’s closure system. The interior also shows circular cavities in the floor, likely used as mortars. The rock wall and the tomb exhibit various geological defects, including severe cracks, delamination, and erosion.
