Provenance of Mortuary Hematite Artifacts at Petra, Jordan

Authors

Alvin D. Anderson, Brigham Young University
Dr. David Johnson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

mortuary, hematite nodules, Petra, Jordan, artifacts, sandstone

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Anthropology

Abstract

During a BYU archaeological excavation of Nabatean tombs at Petra, Jordan, Dr. David Johnson discovered hematite nodules that, he claims, contain the carved images or figures of several deities. These effigies were possibly ceremonial objects that served to protect the dead.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, Alvin D. and Johnson, Dr. David (2013) "Provenance of Mortuary Hematite Artifacts at Petra, Jordan," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 119.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/119