Tonight | Lost Treasures of Arabia on SBS: uncovering the secrets of AlUla – Lost Treasures of Arabia premieres tonight, taking viewers deep into one of the world’s great archaeological landscapes. The documentary uncovers the secrets of AlUla, at 8.25pm on SBS.
AlUla is in north-western Saudi Arabia. It is an ancient landscape filled with archaeological wonders, forgotten stories and unsolved mysteries.
AlUla is home to Hegra, which became Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. The documentary draws on the research of archaeologists and historians who have studied the region.
The civilisations of AlUla
The documentary explores the civilisations that once flourished in AlUla. It looks at the dramatic events that shaped their history.
It also examines the remarkable treasures they left behind. Each discovery adds another piece to the story of who lived here, and why.
Landscape, art and legacy
AlUla’s natural landscapes are extraordinary in their own right. Sandstone cliffs and desert valleys frame the sites.
From those landscapes to ancient art and cultural legacies, AlUla reveals a rich past. It is a past that continues to captivate and inspire new generations.
For anyone interested in ancient history, it is a chance to see a part of the world that few Australians have visited.
Lost Treasures of Arabia airs Sunday 8 November at 8.25pm on SBS and streams free on SBS On Demand.
Read more in TV Central’s SBS coverage. Watch on SBS On Demand.
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