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World Heritage: Petra & Venice

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World Heritage: Petra & Venice

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Originally produced by Film Ideas in 2008

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Petra (Jordan) - Built amongst rocky hills, the ancient city of Petra had been completely forgotten, until the city's ruins were discovered by a Swiss explorer in 1812. The ancient rose-colored fortress city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans (who came to this area in the 3rd Century BC), by carving deeply into the surrounding red rocks. There are still many extant structures such as Al Khazneh Faroun called the Pharaoh's Treasury, a circular theater, and various temples, and they provide a beautiful contrast with the surrounding steep-sided rocky hills. Venice and Its Lagoon (Italy) - Venice, the City of Canals, prospered greatly from maritime trade in the Middle Ages, and the entire city is now truly a living architectural museum. From the 9th Century to the 15th Century, Venice prospered as a leading trade port connecting Europe with the Orient. The city with its history dating back to medieval times has many precious structures such as St. Mark's Basilica in St. Mark's Square, the Ducal Palace, and the Rialto Bridge

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