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 form carved directly into natural rock, a construction technique typical of local Nabataean architecture that demonstrates the integration of local building methods with classical design elements.
AP course connection
Topic 2.2: 2.2 Interactions Across Cultures in Ancient Mediterranean Art