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Bettany Hughes' Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans

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Bettany Hughes is on a mission to understand the secret behind the success of the Nabataeans. The glorious tombs of their cities, like Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, are proof of a rich kingdom.

Mar 28, 20251 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Bettany Hughes

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Seasons

Series 1

3 episodes

Premiered Mar 28, 2025

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Episode 1

Mar 28, 2025

52m

Bettany Hughes is on an adventure to uncover the mysteries of the Nabataeans, the desert traders and master builders of wonders like Petra. Discover their lost empire through archaeological revelations across the Middle East and Mediterranean.

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Ep 2

Episode 2

Apr 4, 2025

52m

Bettany discovers the ancient monopoly of the Nabataeans on a prized luxury, incense, as she follows ancient routes from Oman, across the Red Sea, into Greece and Italy.

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Ep 3

Episode 3

Apr 11, 2025

52m

In the final leg of her journey into the hidden world of the Nabataeans, Bettany arrives in Petra, their capital, and delves into the city at its peak, marvelling at its sophistication and wealth.