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History Hit's Tristan Hughes visits the magnificent ancient wonder of Petra - a spectacular desert city famously known as the "rose-red city, half as old as time." From impressive engineering feats to stunning rock-cut tombs, Tristan explores the truth behind Petra and the fascinating civilisation that constructed it, the Nabataeans. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Exclusive Access: Inside The Hidden Nabataean City Of Petra is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 48 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Exclusive Access: Inside The Hidden Nabataean City Of Petra
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