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.
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Petra, the Capital of the Desert
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
Original Title
Pétra, capitale du désert
Production Companies
ARTE, ZED, NOVA, Providence Pictures, CNRS Images
Director
Olivier Julien
Description
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.
