Database: City Surrounded by the Dead - Revision history

Darman36 at 03:25, 13 May 2026

2026-05-13T03:25:46Z

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	Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataean Kingdom\|Nabataean]] [[Hegra]]: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local ~~notables~~. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].		Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataean Kingdom\|Nabataean]] [[Hegra]]: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local nobles. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a [[Gorgon\|monster]] of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].
	[[Category:Database: AlUla]]		[[Category:Database: AlUla]]
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Soranin at 06:26, 10 May 2026

2026-05-10T06:26:57Z

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	Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[~~Nabataeans~~\|Nabataean]] ~~{{Wiki\|~~Hegra}}: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].		Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataean Kingdom\|Nabataean]] [[Hegra]]: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].
	[[Category:Database: AlUla]]		[[Category:Database: AlUla]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:City Surrounded by the Dead}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:City Surrounded by the Dead}}

Soranin at 19:31, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T19:31:49Z

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	Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataeans\|Nabataean]] {{Wiki\|Hegra}}: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].		Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataeans\|Nabataean]] {{Wiki\|Hegra}}: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].
	[[Category:Database: AlUla]]		[[Category:Database: AlUla]]
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Soranin: Soranin moved page Database: City of the Dead to Database: City Surrounded by the Dead

2026-05-02T19:29:34Z

Soranin moved page Database: City of the Dead to Database: City Surrounded by the Dead

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imported>Darman36 at 07:18, 19 November 2025

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	Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of Nabataean Hegra: it is a necropolis of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the city, the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including ~~eagles snakes~~ and fish. The terrible Medusa, a monster of Greek mythology, also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into stone.		Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of [[Nabataeans\|Nabataean]] {{Wiki\|Hegra}}: it is a {{Wiki\|necropolis}} of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the [[Al-Ula\|city]], the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including [[eagle]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[fish]]. The terrible [[Medusa]], a monster of [[Greek mythology]], also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into [[stone]].

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{{Spoilerhd|18 February 2026|[[Valley of Memory]]}}
Al-Banat Mountain is one of the jewels of Nabataean Hegra: it is a necropolis of 29 tombs carved in one long outcrop during the first century CE. Clearly visible from the city, the site was apparently very popular with local notables. Archaeologists have been able to establish a chronological sequence of architectural styles and types of tombs. Among the noteworthy sculptural elements, the triangular pediments of the tombs present animals, including eagles snakes and fish. The terrible Medusa, a monster of Greek mythology, also appears, depicted with snakes for hair that, according to legend, transformed those who dared to meet her eyes into stone.

[[Category:Database: AlUla]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:City of the Dead}}