Stone sculpture of Atargatis (Ataratheh), the Syrian goddess of fertility in Classical antiquity, from the entrance of a Nabataean temple in modern-day southern Jordan. The Kingdom of Nabatea became prosperous and wealthy through trade with other nations, and by mastering limited resources, like water and food. From Tafilah Governorate, modern-day Jordan Hashemite Kingdom, c. 100 CE.
The Jordan Museum, Amman.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2018, April 02). Nabataean Relief Sculpture of Atargatis. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8498/nabataean-relief-sculpture-of-atargatis/
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