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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Al-Nasarat, Mohammed

Titel

CEREMONIES AND RITUALS IN NABATAEANS SOCIETY (312 BC – 106 AD)

Ist Teil von

• Acta Histriae, 2019-01, Vol.27 (2), p.199

Ort / Verlag

Koper: Znanstveno Raziskovalno Sredisce Republike Slovenije, Univerza na Primorskem

Erscheinungsjahr

2019

Quelle

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Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Festivals were a significant part of life in ancient Nabataea (312 BC–106 AD) and were a central part of worshipping the gods. Some of the most important festivals of ancient Nabataea were held in honour of the main principle god Dushara. These festivals celebrated the powers of the gods and Nabataean kings and allowed the Nabataean citizens to show their respect. Hence, in this paper, we will try to determine what ceremonies were held in the ancient Nabataea, and the rituals associated with these festivals. Moreover, studies the social traditions and religious practises related to these events, the time of the ceremonies and banquets which be held near the tombs and temples. The article based on interdisciplinary historiographical and anthropological studies and Nabataean inscriptions, as well as the review of ancient historical and contemporary materials and written accounts, I finish my paper with the discussion of the application of my research findings.