The World Heritage: Petra & Venice
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this episode, students will explore the ancient city of Petra in Jordan’s southwestern desert and Venice, Italy. The Nabataeans built the rose-colored fortress city by carving deeply into the surrounding red rocks. Venice, the City of Canals, prospered greatly from maritime trade in the Middle Ages. From the ninth century to the fifteenth century, Venice prospered as a leading trade port connecting Europe with the East. Part of the “World Heritage” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 25 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Geography
- Subtopic: Europe, Middle East, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
- Series: World Heritage
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