The Story of the Nabatians

Millions of years ago, sand was deposited on the ocean floors and covered by limestone. The Arabian Peninsula's unique tectonics caused the land to tilt, exposing the layers of red sandstone in Jordan. This is where the story of the Nabatians begins. The ancient Nabatu nomadic tribe was mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions, where kings struggled to control them. Scholars debate the connection between Nabatu and the Nabatians, but nomadic life in Arabia's deserts has existed for centuries.