IGN86

IGN86

Tomb IGN86 is located at the curve at the end of the natural inlet in sector III of the Khuraymat necropolis, facing east. The facade consists of two half-crowsteps, an Egyptian entablature, and two angular pilasters with Nabataean Corinthian capitals. The entrance features a pediment with three acroterial supports but lacks acroteria. The tympanum is decorated with reverse V-shaped incisions, and the facade includes seven square holes likely used for attaching additional decorative elements.

IGN86

Processing techniques

Axe, Pick, Point chisel, Flat chisel, Tooth chisel

Materials

Sandstone

Les tombeaux nabatéens de Hegra Vol. II, Nehmé L., Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, Paris 2015, pp. 142-144

The interior consists of a quadrangular chamber with four burial niches and two burial cells, one of which is unfinished. The niches are vertically oriented, while the burial cells are horizontally oriented.

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