Petra

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 22 January 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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The ancient city of Petra, in south-west Jordan, is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Founded over two millennia ago, it was a key location for trade between Arabia, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. But as the centuries passed, Petra’s glory faded and it was eventually forgotten by the world. That was, until its rediscovery over 1,000 years later by a Swiss explorer. But what led to the sudden surge of interest in the city of Petra? Why was a permanent settlement built in the middle of the desert? And what lessons can modern society learn from an ancient tribe that most westerners have never heard of? This is a Short History Of Petra. Written by Emma Christie. With thanks to Jodi Magness, archaeologist, author, and distinguished professor at the University of North Carolina. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.1	It's the 22nd of August 1812.
0:35.0	The sun is rising over a desert in southwest Jordan,
0:40.0	lighting up red sandstone mountains that rise out of the dust.
0:45.0	There's little sign of life here.
0:47.0	No water, few plants.
0:50.0	A snake darts into the shadows when a goat trots past its hooves kicking up dust.
0:57.0	Following the animal are two men with long beards and headscarves.
1:02.0	They're tired, thirsty, and caked in the grime of their long journey.
1:07.0	One of the men pauses next to a wide crack in a red sandstone rock face. He calls out in Arabic,
1:15.0	signaling for the other traveler to follow him through
1:17.0	into a narrow gorge that he calls the Sikh.
1:22.0	The second man replies in the same language, hoping his accent doesn't fail him.
1:28.0	Swiss, by birth, Johann Ludwig Buchhard, has been practicing for years years trying to perfect his grammar and
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