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Petra - Khubtha Cliff

The Royal Tombs of Petra The Royal Tombs of Petra

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Names

Transliterated Name Source Name
Khubtha Arabic كهوبتها
The Royal Tombs of Petra English
Royal Nabataean Necropolis English
Introduction
Introduction

The western slope of Khubtha Cliff has some of the largest tombs in Petra and is often referred to as the Royal Nabataean Necropolis ( Zayadine, F., 1973).

Petra - Introduction Webpage

Chronology
4th century CE Earthquake (?)

Zayadine (1973) excavated on the western slope of Khubtha Cliff; uncovering a small dwelling in a cave in "Area A". Inside the cave, Zayadine (1973) found objects dated to the beginning of the 4th century CE noting that "it was tempting to consider that the cave was abandoned after an earthquake."

Notes and Further Reading
References

Articles and Books

Wadeson, L. (2013), Nabataean Façade Tombs: a New Chronology. Studies in the History and Archaeology of Jordan 11

Zayadine, F. (1973). "Excavations at Petra: April 1973." Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan 18.

Websites

The International Khubta Tombs Project

The International Khubta Tombs Project - selected bibliography

Kbubtha Cliff photos on flickr

Bibliography from AUAC