Nabataeans

12 artifacts · 300 BCE – 100 CE · architecture (6) · spiritual (2) · people (2) · art (1) · artifact (1)

The Nabataeans flourished as master traders in the desert landscapes of Arabia, known for their stunning rock-cut architecture and intricate water management systems. This hall features artifacts and artistic expressions that highlight their prosperity and the cultural exchanges that defined their legacy.

The Collection

• Petra — 300 BCE · architecture
• Al-‘Uzzá — 200 BCE · spiritual
• Abdah — 200 BCE · architecture
• Dushara — 200 BCE · spiritual
• Obodas I — 101 BCE · people
• Hegra — 100 BCE · architecture
• Shivta — 100 BCE · architecture
• Nabataean art — 100 BCE · art
• Nabataean Water System — 100 BCE · artifact
• Khazne al-Firaun — 100 BCE · architecture
• Aretas IV — 9 BCE · people
• Al Khazneh — 100 CE · architecture