The Identity of the Nabataean 'Painted House' Complex at Baidha, North-West Petra

Bibliographic Data

ID10329484
AuthorsSaad Twaissi (0000-0002-1802-6327, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, corresponding author), Fawzi Abudanh (Al-Hussein Bin Talal University), Qais Twaissi (Al-Hussein Bin Talal University)
Year2010
Volume142
Issue1
Pages31-42
Publication date2010-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePalestine Exploration Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-0328 • E-ISSN: 1743-1301
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1179/003103210x12581223412784
OpenAlexW1965265181
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited12

An attempt is made to shed light on the identity of the Nabataean 'Painted House' from an understanding of its plan, the content of the painting and the function of the associated features, mainly the water installations. This study reveals new mythological figures unnoticed by previous scholars. These include additional cupids and, most importantly, Isis. The water installations of the monument, its functions and meaning, the content of the painting combined with comparative studies of Mediterranean and Near Eastern evidence all suggest that this monument was an Isiac (Isis) sanctuary devoted to her as a goddess of improved quality of life, good crops, good herds, and love.Keywords: BAIDHAISISNABATEAN ARTNABATAEAN RELIGION

Aesthetics · Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Identity (music · Literature · Meaning (existential · Mythology · Painting · Plan (archaeology · Visual arts · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and Historical Studies · History · Philosophy

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