The rock-carved city, built by the mysterious Nabateans, has suffered damage from travellers and floodwaters, making archaeological discoveries rare despite its global fame.

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The remains that were found are in a delicate condition, but intact, and the excavation team hopes to gain DNA samples to figure out what they might have looked like, who they were, how old they were, when they died, what their diet was like, and so on.