Lost Worlds with Bettany Hughes: The Nabataeans

Name: Lost Worlds with Bettany Hughes: The Nabataeans
Released: 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Bettany Hughes

TV Show · Documentary · History

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

2025 · 47m

Starring Bettany Hughes

Director Jim Greayer

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

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.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

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.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

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