Petra, the Capital of the Desert
2014•1h 21m•8.0•Released
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
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.
Director
Gary Glassman
Languages
French
Studio
ARTE
Production
Company
ARTE
Company
ZED
Company
NOVA
Company
Providence Pictures
Company
CNRS Images
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