Khirbet edh-Dharih
Khirbet ed-Dharih is an archaeological site for a Nabataean settlment and religious sanctuary outside of Petra, Jordan.
History
At the site, archaeologists have found both a Nabataean town as well as a monumental temple complex.[1]
Artifacts from Khirbet ed-Dharih have been exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History during their exhibit entitled: Petra: Lost City of Stone.[2]
Extensive looting as taken place and recent analysis has determined that the looted area extends 2,522 square meters.[3]
Notes
- ^ "Icons of the Gods". American Museum of Natural Histrory. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
- ^ Chang, Lia (January 14, 2004). "Ancient Nabataean Arab city of Petra, a lost city of stone rediscovered". Asianconnections.com. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
- ^ "Dharih". Stanford Archaeology Center. August 24, 2009. Retrieved June 12, 2011.