Petra y la tábula Peuringeriana

  1. Blánquez Pérez, Carmen
  2. Río Alda, Ángel del
Revista:
Isimu: Revista sobre Oriente Próximo y Egipto en la antigüedad

ISSN: 1575-3492

Ano de publicación: 2003

Número: 6

Páxinas: 317-322

Tipo: Artigo

Outras publicacións en: Isimu: Revista sobre Oriente Próximo y Egipto en la antigüedad

Resumo

The main arguments of those who defend the decline of Petra after the 2nd century are the annexation of the Kingdom of Nabataea by the Roman Empire, and the change of the capital to Bostra. Its importance until at least the VII century, when it falls under the muslim power, is attested by the Roman Itineraria where Petra is present. The many bishops and churches in the Bizantine period also prove its importance