Series 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.

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.

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