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?
Petra: Secrets of the Ancient Builders 2019
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Hani M.K. Al-Nawafleh
Jean-Claude Bessac
Hani Falahat
Thibaud Fournet
David Graf
Bert Thomas Morris
Thomas R. Paradise
Laurent Tholbecq
Thierry Fessard