Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Petra’s Lost Tombs (Discovery, October 9, 2024)

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In this episode of Expedition Unknown, adventurer and host Josh Gates explores the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. With exclusive access, Gates and his team embark on a daring mission to uncover the secrets of this iconic site, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.

The episode, airing on Discovery on Wednesday night sees Gates taking on a challenging task: digging in front of the famous Treasury of Petra. He and his team rappel down a seven-story cliff face and employ advanced technology to scan and investigate the area, hoping to find clues about the mysterious ancient civilization that created this architectural marvel.

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Petra, known for its impressive architecture carved into the very rock of the Jordanian desert, has long been a source of fascination for archaeologists and historians. Gates, with his background in archaeology, is determined to uncover the little-known details of this ancient civilization and their remarkable achievements.

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Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Petra’s Lost Tombs airs Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. on Discovery.

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