The Renaissance Tomb

The Renaissance Tomb is the most remarkable and beautiful tomb in Wadi Farasa. Its graceful facade is crowned with a gable featuring three funerary urns at the corners, bordered by Nabataean engaged pilasters. Inside, there are rock-carved loculi that remained unused for burial purposes. Dating back to possibly the 2nd century AD, this tomb's interior was excavated in 2003, uncovering 14 graves cut into the floor. Despite most of the graves being looted during the medieval era, remnants such as bones, pottery, and coins were unearthed. Notably, two graves contained inscribed tombstones, with one bearing the inscription 'Taymu, son of Wahabillahy'. Evidence suggests that construction of the Renaissance Tomb likely commenced around the third quarter of the 1st century AD.


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