Umm Qussa
Umm Qussa
This vaulted triclinium is a sacred hall that is part of a large Nabataean complex, which is spread over an extensive area. The design of this hall is unique as it has a vaulted ceiling and does not have benches carved along its sides – a feature that was typical of Nabataean sacred halls and spiritual spaces where funeral feasts were held. In addition to this sacred hall, the complex contains a number of rock-cut installations, including quarries, several cisterns for storing water, a large pool, and numerous steps and channels cut out of the sandstone rock. Rock carvings representing animals and Nabataean graffiti have also been found within this complex. The installations were reused in the Roman and Byzantine period.