New archaeological discoveries from the Nabataean period in Ras al-Naqab / Jordan

Document Type : Original Article

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Hashemite University - Jordan

Abstract


This aims at illustrating the results of the archaeological survey of the region of Ras-al-Nagab- south of Jordan, and also to illustrate the architectural remains, such as watch towers and remain of building of religious functions, found during the survey and dated back to Nabataean period.                                                                   
 

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