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Tomb IGN32 is located on the southwestern slope of the southern sector of the main massif of the AlBanat necropolis. The facade, which is recessed by 1 meter, is set next to the stairs carved by stonemasons to access the upper level of the massif. Due to the lower height of the massif in this area, the tomb’s height and width were proportionally adjusted. The facade features typical elements of the Proto-Hegra type 1 tombs, including two half-crowsteps crowning an Egyptian entablature composed of a cornice, torus-moulding, and architrave. However, the lower part of the facade remains incomplete. The entrance, raised only 20 cm above ground level, reveals signs of capillary rising damp.
Axe, Pick, Point chisel, Flat chisel
Sandstone, Plaster (half-crowsteps, torus moulding, architrave)
Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra vol. I Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp.80-81
Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra vol. II Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp.71-73
The internal structure is offset to the left relative to the access opening, with side walls creating an obtuse angle and a diagonal counterfaçade. The tomb features five burial niches of approximately the same dimensions, except for the first niche on the left wall, which remains unfinished. The floor is covered by a thick layer of sand, concealing its actual depth. The pit tombs are partially or fully filled with sand and debris. The right wall borders the internal structures of tomb IGN33, and an oval hole connects the two tombs. The ceiling is regular, while the floor appears slightly sloped towards the left side.
