Excavations at the Nabataean mansion on Ez-Zantur commenced in the 1990s by the University of Basel and continued through the early 2000s. The site represents the remains of an opulent Nabataean private residence constructed in the early 1st century AD. Its layout is reminiscent of Hellenistic Greek architecture, featuring a central courtyard surrounded by reception rooms and servant quarters, as well as a section allocated for the homeowner's personal use. This private area, situated along the mansion's southern edge, comprises a central vestibule flanked by two grand chambers. These rooms, all boasting stone-paved floors, were adorned with ornate stucco and wall paintings imitating colorful paneled masonry. A notable architectural feature is a smaller, centrally located room adorned with elaborate wall paintings depicting imaginative, illusionistic interpretations of classical architecture. This artistic style, prevalent in Pompeii and Rome during the Augustan age (31 BC–14 AD), has been adapted locally at Ez-Zantur. In contrast to Roman examples, the paintings here are confined to a narrow section of the lower wall.