CLAS 145b Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Nabataean Kingdom, Dushara
29 Nov 2017
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The nabataeans originated as nomadic pastoralists near hegra in the. They migrated the area of jordan from the 6th 4th centuries. During the late 4th century, they become less nomadic and many start to settle in cities. Ptolemys were interested in the nabataeans, however the region was able to maintain its autonomy. Bituman from the dead sea was a key product the nabataeans traded with their neighboring kingdoms, especially the ptolemys. They incorporated other cultures as they wished; in other words, no one forced them to adapt foreign cultures. Rabbel ii moves the capital, and the nabataean. Kingdom is annexed by the romans around 106 ce. Whether this process of annexation was peaceful or not is uncertain. Post and lintel system dominated building design, and many cube shaped god blocks were incorporated as well. Nabataean building followed herod"s building program, which occurred around the same time. It is possible that the ruler of the nabateans was a cousin of.
