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<p>Despite being one of the most visited historic spots on the planet today, Petra was once a so-called ‘lost city,’ hidden from western eyes in a vast desert landscape for hundreds of years.</p><br><p>What is the story of this rose-red ancient city and its inhabitants? The powerful Nabataean civilisation who built Petra more than two thousand years ago, but remain a mystery to so many today.</p><br><p>Who were their kings? Their gods and goddesses? And how were they able to turn an arid desert into a green oasis?</p><br><p>In this special episode, Tristan Hughes goes to Petra in Jordan, one of the seven wonders of the world, to discover the secrets himself.</p><br><p>Presented by Tristan Hughes. Written and produced by Charlotte Long. Mixed and edited by Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><br><p>Special thanks to Visit Jordan, Matthew Vincent and Jodi Magness.</p><br><p><em>The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.</em></p><br><p><strong>The Ancients is recording our first LIVE SHOW at the London Podcast Festival on Thursday 5th September 2024! </strong></p><p><strong>Book your tickets now to be in the audience and ask Tristan and his guest your burning questions. </strong></p><p><strong>Tickets on sale </strong><a href="https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> <a href="https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients/</a></p><br><p><strong>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up</strong><a href="https://historyhit.com/subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> HERE</strong></a><strong> for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘ANCIENTS’. </strong><a href="https://historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://historyhit.com/subscription</strong></a></p>
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