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.