15. The Nabataeans - The Last Days Of Petra
What it is
A two-hour episode of Fall of Civilizations on the Nabataeans, from humble desert traders to masters of Petra, and what finally brought down their empire.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN mentions it for its stunning visuals of Petra and as background on Nabataean water engineering and history.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2022, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“has stunning visuals in 4K”
Stunning 4K visuals of Petra for those who cannot travel.
viewtransform, 2024-10 · Recommendation · in “In Jordan, a ‘stunning’ discovery under Petra’s ancient stone”
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Topics: petra, nabataeans, ancient history, jordan, hydraulic engineering
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