In 2023, a team of underwater archaeologists made an exciting discovery off the coast of Puteoli, a port city near Naples, Italy. They found a submerged Nabataean temple, which is a remarkable find since it's the only one known outside of Nabataea, an area that stretches between the Arabian and Sinai Peninsulas. This discovery sheds light on the ancient Nabataean civilization and its connections to maritime trade during the Roman Empire.
What is the Nabataean Temple?
The Nabataeans we...