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The journey through the Nabatean Kingdom
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The journey through the Nabatean Kingdom

Jacky Zheng
by jackyzheng on 22 May 2020

This project narrates the journey of an Assyrian traveler, who left his hometown due to warfare to seek refuge at the Nabatean Kingdom.

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The Nabataean Kingdom situates deep in the river valley. Their architecture flourished during the late Hellenistic and over the Roman period. During this period the Nabateans developed the Rock-Cut cities with an elegant and distinctive type of characteristic. These sandstone buildings ranged from sizeable monumental temple to small-scale residential housing.

The city port is always filled with foreign trade ships. The geographic location allowed the city to become the heart of sea trades, bringing wealth and prosperity to the Nabatean Kingdom. At the city port, the trade ships unload their goods to undergo maintenance and are prepared to set-off on demand. 

The story begins from the arrival of the Assyrian traveler at the Nabataean City. He arrived at the city port through the trade ships, and quickly journeys through the city alleyways to meet his sister. The town is heavily guarded, and did not welcome arrival of unauthorized residents. After a short stay at the sister’s house, the family sets-off on a journey to escape from the Nabataean city.

The busy streets of the Nabatean City are always packed with people. People from around the desert gather here for trade and accommodation. This is the oasis for the people. Gradians of the Nabatean Kingdom march along the streets on camels. They are always alert, to maintain order and safety for the town.

The Nomadic Settlements are a community free from the control of the Nabatean Kingdom. They live among tents which are fast to set-up and allowed the community to quickly move between locations. Their community is often closely bounded and provides shelter for foreign refugee.

At the end of the journey, the traveler and his family settles at the Nomadic tent. The tent shelters them from the harsh dessert sun providing a place to dwell. Here, the family is free from war and lived a nomadic life.


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