News DeskDubai, UAE – Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Nabataean Kingdom uncovers the story of an ancient Arabian kingdom that transformed the desert into a centre of power and innovation, and shaped the region’s history through ingenuity and ambition.
Set between the sandstone façades of Petra (Jordan) and the tombs of Hegra (Saudi Arabia), the documentary explores how the Nabataeans defied nature and time by mastering desert trade routes, engineering complex water systems, and developing an urban culture so advanced it rivalled the greatest empires of their time.
From rare archaeological access to scientific breakthroughs, including the first-ever facial reconstruction of a Nabataean woman, the documentary uncovers the clues left behind by a civilization still shrouded in mystery.
Narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal (English) and Saudi journalist Weam Al Dakheel (Arabic), and led by regional experts, this locally produced feature promises a visually rich, story-driven journey into one of Arabia’s most fascinating lost kingdoms.
Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Nabataean Kingdom premieres on National Geographic on August 27, National Geographic Abu Dhabi on August 28, and streams exclusively on Disney+ from August 29.
