Madain Saleh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 26.791979, 37.963425
In the middle of the Jebel Ithlib is a natural slit that measures 40 m (131 feet), called the Siq, after a similar corridor at Petra.
At its entrance, to the right, is a square chamber containing three stone benches that served as a triclinium (dining table with along three sides) for sacred feasts. Today, the chamber is known as al-Diwan (court).
It was used by Nabatean rulers to hold court orders, meetings & religious gatherings.
It consisted of a rectangular room carved in the rock measuring 12.8 x 9.9 metres and 8 metres in height.
