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Lost Treasures of Petra

2024/10/3
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Petra, one of the great wonders of the ancient world, raises questions about its builders and purpose. The city, carved out of solid rock, combines diverse architectural styles and is situated in a remote desert location.
  • Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, is known for its unique rock-cut architecture and remote desert location.
  • The city's builders and their reasons for choosing such a location remain a mystery.

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A very small percentage of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan has been excavated by archaeologists - what treasures could still lie undisturbed beneath the city in hidden tombs? Investigative journalist Jamie Theakston travels to Jordan to see what he can find…

Cast List:

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’

**Lynn Picknett: **Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Dr. Suleiman Farajat: Former Director of Petra Site 

Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation 

Simon Cox: Author ‘Decoding the Lost Symbol’ 

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist 

**Eric Meyers: **Narrator

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