Petra, the Capital of the Desert
Petra, the Capital of the Desert
At the dawn of the Christian era, Petra, capital of the rich kingdom of the Nabataeans, bordering the deserts of Arabia, Syria and the Negev, was absorbed by the Roman Empire and, after being sacked by the Bedouins, disappeared from the memory of mankind; but its secrets are gradually being revealed thanks to an enormous excavation work.
Country: FR, US
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Release: 2014-01-01
Director: Gary Glassman
Production: ARTE, ZED, NOVA, Providence Pictures, CNRS Images
Cast:
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