Petra: Secrets of the Ancient Builders
Directed by Thierry Fessard, Yohann ThirietG
2020 44m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [History](/on-demand/category/history)7.38.7
In southern Jordan lies the spectacular city of Petra. Built over 2,000 years ago, it contains innumerable architectural treasures: colossal buildings carved into cliffs and hundreds of tombs, temples, and baths. Petra was a rich and prosperous city, and yet, it resides in the heart of an inhospitable region. How did the Nabataeans manage to transform this desert area into a luxurious city?
