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Petra, the Capital of the Desert
8.0 / 10• 2014• 1h 21m•NR• French
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gary Glassman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Petra, the Capital of the Desert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
