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Laïla Nehmé
Professor and specialist in Nabataean archaeology and Semitic epigraphy, author of Guide to Hegra: Archaeology in the Land of the Nabataeans of Arabia and AlUla: Wonder of Arabia, and long-term excavator at Hegra/AlUla.
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Nov 17, 2025
• 52min
The Nabataeans
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In this engaging discussion, Professor Laïla Nehmé, an expert in Nabataean archaeology, delves into the mysteries of the Nabataeans and their remarkable city, Hegra. She explores their unique architectural style and their control over vital trade routes, particularly for incense. Nehmé also addresses the social structure evident in tomb inscriptions and emphasizes Hegra’s role as a bustling city, not just a necropolis. With insights into Roman annexation and today's preservation efforts, she paints a vivid picture of this lost civilization's enduring legacy.
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