Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An architectural technique in which structures are carved directly from living rock, characteristic of local Nabataean construction methods and demonstrating the blending of local techniques with imported classical styles.
AP course connection
Topic 2.2: 2.2 Interactions Across Cultures in Ancient Mediterranean Art