Jordan. Petra, Bab al-Siq, Nabataean inscription on the eastern wall of the triclinium of Aṣlaḥ
Item
Title
Jordan. Petra, Bab al-Siq, Nabataean inscription on the eastern wall of the triclinium of Aṣlaḥ
Type
still image
Creator
Khouri, Rami G.
Description
The Aṣlaḥ inscription is one of the oldest in Petra. The inscription is carved into the rear wall of a triclinium. Inscription include: 1.These are the halls and the cistern made by Aṣlaḥ, son of Aslah 2. This is the hall made by Aṣlaḥ, son of Aṣlaḥ 3. To honor Dhu-Shara, the god of Mankatu, during the region of 'Obodat, King 4. of the Nabataeans, son of Haretat, king of Nabateans, year 1
Format
35mm slide
Place
Petra (Jordan)
Identifier
RK_J_3_S_63_1055
Archaeological Site
Petra, Siq
Historical Periods
Nabataean
Tag
Nabataean inscriptions
rock-cut architecture
Access Rights
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