'Architects of Ancient Arabia': AlUla Documentary

Narrated by Academy Award-winning British actor Jeremy Irons, The Architects of Ancient Arabia will reveal unknown facets of Saudi Arabia's early history.
Discovery Channel offers a behind-the-scenes view at one of the most significant discoveries in recent history as knowledgeable teams unearth information that changes how the world views and values ancient Arabia.
AlUla, is home to Hegra, a completely unexplored oasis valley in the immense desert of the North West Arabian Peninsula, was once an affluent and significant crossroads on the incense route and the birthplace of 3,000 years of powerful successive civilisations.
"We already know things about the major sites like Hegra, but I hope that the team's work and this documentary begin to fill in gaps in our knowledge in the late prehistoric period, when societies are becoming more complex," says Rebecca Foote, director of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research at The Royal Commission for Al Ula.
“Archaeologists are just beginning to reveal the secrets and stories held within the desert of this stunning landscape, there is much more to discover and we’re excited to be able to share our work and this place with the world through this documentary.”
During the special, the team of archaeologists discover evidence for an old rite, which is entirely unexpected and astonishing.
Key moments:
1:26 - Narrated by award-winning actor Jeremy Irons
5:41 - David Kennedy, University of Western Australia
6:35 - Rebecca Footle, Royal Commission for AlUla
10:23 - Ahmed Alimam, Royal Commission for AlUla
18:56 - Jamie Quartermaine, Oxford Archaeology
25:42 - Hugh Thomas, University of Western Australia
26:09 - Melissa Kennedy, University of Western Australia
29:51 - Haleel Al-Sayer, Royal Commission for AlUla
32:29 - Tahani Al-Mahmoud, King Saud University
38:27 - Jacqueline Studer, Natural History Museum of Geneva

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