Petra, the Capital of the Desert (2014)

Petra, the Capital of the Desert (2014) poster

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, Olivier Julien
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date:
Production: ARTE, ZED, NOVA, Providence Pictures, CNRS Images
Country: France, United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

archaeological dig, archeology, petra, history of mankind, historical documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petra, the Capital of the Desert about?
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.
Who directed Petra, the Capital of the Desert?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert was directed by Gary Glassman, Olivier Julien.
How long is Petra, the Capital of the Desert?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Petra, the Capital of the Desert?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
Where was Petra, the Capital of the Desert produced?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert was produced in France, United States of America.