Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

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Arabia
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The host travels to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and visits the iconic sites and undiscovered jewels that are only just becoming accessible to tourists. From the natural beauty of the Red .. show full overview
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Arabia
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Jordan
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In Jordan, Bettany discovers the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, and journeys to three biblical sites: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed.
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Cyprus
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Bettany explores Aphrodite's cult, and visits her sanctuary at Palaepaphos. And in the stunning Troodos Mountains, she also discovers Byzantine churches linked to the Crusaders.
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Turkey: Sea and Secrets
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In Bodrum, Bettany gains unprecedented access to the tomb of a 4th century BCE dynasty leader, and investigates exciting new developments at the world-famous site of Troy
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Turkey: Delights of the East
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In Turkey, Bettany visits the underground cave cities of Cappadocia and the 10,000-year-old temple and settlement at Göbeklitepe. In the east of the country, she visits Urfa, one of the .. show full overview
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Albania
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In mountainous Albania, Bettany visits epic fortress towns and breath-taking archaeological sites and finds a richly diverse history and culture
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Oman
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Bettany uncovers a society which grew rich by selling copper, and visits the crowning glory of Bronze Age Oman: mysterious 5000-year-old beehive-shaped tombs
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Azerbaijan
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In Gobustan, Bettany uncovers 40,000-year-old rock art. Then she heads to Shaki, an important stop for merchants travelling on the ancient Silk Road.

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