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"Digging for the Truth - Lost Treasure of Petra"
A History Channel Documentary

The "lost red-rose" city of Petra stands as one of the most glorious and mysterious archaeological sites on earth. It is already described as the eight wonder of the ancient world because of its architecture and its amazing beauty. Created over 2,500 years ago, the ornate Petra cityscape was literally carved into the rose-colored walls of Jordan's Shara Mountains. The builders of Petra, the Nabataeans, were thought to be some of the wealthiest people ever to inhabit the Middle East, but they, along with their riches, simply vanished. After being the glittering capital of the Nabataeans, it suffered a major earthquake and was completely lost to the western world until rediscovered in 1812 by a Swiss traveler, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.

Today, Petra is a finalist in the “New 7 Wonders of the World” Campaign. The campaign was first launched in 2000, attracting to date more than 19 million voters from around the globe. Experts have considered 77 sites and drawn up a shortlist of 21 finalists, which includes Petra. Become a part of history and vote for Petra. Your vote can make a difference and help Petra claim its place in History. It will be recognized as a monument that has a truly global meaning. We are already proud of being part of the 21 finalists, since each one of them is a unique monument that belongs to its culture and country in its own way.

See this mystery of beauty for yourself. What was Petra and could the Arabian site be still hiding precious treasure? Join host Josh Bernstein as he examines Petra's only surviving parchment manuscript, and goes underneath the ancient "Treasury" in search of hidden riches in the History Channel documentary film “Digging for the Truth – Lost Treasure of Petra”. The film is scheduled to air on the History Channel:

• Monday, March 19 09:00 PM (EST)
• Tuesday, March 20 01:00 AM (EST)
• Saturday, March 24 04:00 PM (EST)