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Riddle of Petra

The ancient city of Petra, hidden in the barren desert of southern Jordan, has captured the global imagination. Its breath-taking ruins spread over one square mile with temples, a great theatre and hundreds of tombs half built and half sculpted straight from the desert's rocky cliffs. But Petra also holds a mystery that has long puzzled historians: What could have led such a grand and elaborate city to be abandoned?

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  • Originally Aired May 1, 2017
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Smithsonian Channel (CA)
  • Created October 31, 2021 by
    oleguerllm
  • Modified February 9, 2023 by
    Buguicrack