Shaqilath
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Shaqilath is the daughter of Aretas IV
of the Nabataeans
. She ruled jointly with her husband-brother Malichus II
(40-70). After his death she was regent for her son Rabel II
. Copper coins where she is depicted with her husband and coins of her with her son have been recovered.
Aretas IV Philopatris
Aretas IV Philopatris was the King of the Nabataeans from roughly 9 BC to AD 40.His full title, as given in the inscriptions, was "Aretas, King of the Nabataeans, Friend of his People." Being the most powerful neighbour of Judea, he frequently took part in the state affairs of that country, and was...
of the Nabataeans
Nabataeans
Thamudi3.jpgThe Nabataeans, also Nabateans , were ancient peoples of southern Canaan and the northern part of Arabia, whose oasis settlements in the time of Josephus , gave the name of Nabatene to the borderland between Syria and Arabia, from the Euphrates to the Red Sea...
. She ruled jointly with her husband-brother Malichus II
Malichus II
Malichus II ruled Nabatea from 40 to 70.During his reign, Nabataean power decreased. The Romans had diverted the routes of spice and perfume cargo shipments to Egypt. Rome was very powerful, so Malichus cooperated. In 66, a Jewish revolt occurred in Iudaea...
(40-70). After his death she was regent for her son Rabel II
Rabbel II Soter
Rabel II Soter was the last ruler of the kingdom of the Nabataea, ruling from AD 70 to 106.After the death of his father, Malichus II, ar-Rabil still a child, ascended to the throne. His mother, Shaqilath, assumed control of the government in the early years. His sister Gamilath became queen of...
. Copper coins where she is depicted with her husband and coins of her with her son have been recovered.