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Tomb IGN33, part of the Proto-Hegra type 1 tombs, is located in the southern sector of the main massif of the AlBanat necropolis. The facade is slightly recessed due to the absence of geological alterations but is limited in vertical development by the lower rock formation in this area, forcing a reduction in the size of the crowsteps. The facade features typical elements such as half-crowsteps, an Egyptian entablature with a cornice and single-register architrave, and two angular pilasters with pseudo-Doric capitals and plain shafts. The entrance is adorned with an Ionic door-frame. The facade also reveals six holes likely used for inserting removable decorative elements.
Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra Vol. II Nehmé L. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres Paris 2015 pp. 73-75
The burial chamber contains three burial cells on the left side of the counterfacade and a pit tomb adjacent to the left wall. On the back wall, there are three rectangular niches, each containing a pit tomb. The pit tomb in the main burial chamber is covered by sand and cannot be inspected. The entrance’s underside features recesses used to house a door or slab for securing the interior, with remnants of mortar likely related to a closure system still visible.
