The book covers in detail the problems of history, spiritual culture and life of Nabatea - the oldest Arab state in Northern Arabia, the capital of which was the famous Petra - a unique monument of ancient architecture. The publication is intended for the widest range of readers.

Contents:IntroductionSources on the history of NabataeansHistorical sketchLifestyleOrganization of societyCharacteristics of Nabataean lawNabatean language and writingNovel about Yambul’s journey to the “island of the blessed” and the problem of the participation of the Nabataeans in the formation of Hellenistic literatureNabatean pantheon and religious ritualNabatean cult architectureSculpture and painting of the NabataeansConclusionList of abbreviationsList of cited literature List of illustrationsIllustrationsName indexIndex of geographical and ethnic namesSummary< /p>