Petra, the Capital of the Desert
Pétra, capitale du désert
Synopsis
At the dawn of the Christian era, Petra, capital of the rich kingdom of the Nabataeans, bordering the deserts of Arabia, Syria and the Negev, was absorbed by the Roman Empire and, after being sacked by the Bedouins, disappeared from the memory of mankind; but its secrets are gradually being revealed thanks to an enormous excavation work.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Glassman, Olivier Julien
- Original Title
- Pétra, capitale du désert
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, ZED, NOVA, Providence Pictures, CNRS Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Glassman, Olivier Julien
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Glassman
Director
Olivier Julien
Director
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What is Petra, the Capital of the Desert about?
At the dawn of the Christian era, Petra, capital of the rich kingdom of the Nabataeans, bordering the deserts of Arabia, Syria and the Negev, was absorbed by the Roman Empire and, after being sacked by the Bedouins, disappeared from the memory of mankind; but its secrets are gradually being revealed thanks to an enormous excavation work.
Who directed Petra, the Capital of the Desert?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert was directed by Gary Glassman, Olivier Julien.
Who stars in Petra, the Capital of the Desert?
The principal cast of Petra, the Capital of the Desert includes Not specified.
When was Petra, the Capital of the Desert released and how long is it?
Petra, the Capital of the Desert was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.