Temples et marques du pouvoir romain en Arabie romaine

This study reveals that the Nabataeans, following the peaceful annexation of their kingdom by Rome in 106 AD, maintained architectural and religious autonomy despite Roman dominance. While Roman sanctuaries were established in Decapolis cities like Amman and Jerash, the Nabataeans integrated Graeco-Roman imagery into their temples while preserving Semitic worship practices. The research analyzes how this dual tradition—marked by both Roman influence and Nabataean continuity—reflects a strategy of cultural preservation and religious freedom within the newly formed Roman province of Arabia. The study also highlights the construction or embellishment of local sanctuaries, such as those in Khirbet edh-Dharih and Wadi Ramm, alongside the elevation of Petra to metropolis status, suggesting a complex interplay between Roman administrative power and Nabataean identity.

Seigneuret, D. (2012). Temples et marques du pouvoir romain en Arabie romaine. Les Marqueurs Archéologiques Du Pouvoir, 133–154. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.psorbonne.5552