How did Nabataean representations of gods change over time?

The representation of deities among the Nabataean people underwent a significant evolution over time. Originally, the Nabataeans represented their gods as baetyls—sacred, raised stones placed on podiums within their sanctuaries.1

As their culture developed, this practice shifted, and the Nabataeans began to depict their gods with human appearances. This transition toward anthropomorphic representation is reflected in their iconography; for example, the goddess Manāt was eventually depicted in the likeness of the Greek goddess Nemesis. This change in religious art coincided with broader cultural shifts, as the Nabataeans increasingly incorporated Hellenistic influences into their architecture and artistic traditions.123