Globe Trekker: The Ultimate Collection Season 1 Episode 6 World History: The Middle East
- January 1, 2006
In season 1, episode 6 of Globe Trekker: The Ultimate Collection, viewers are taken on a journey through the Middle East to explore the region's rich history. Starting in Egypt, the episode follows the Nile River to discover the country's ancient pyramids and temples. The impressive monuments of the ancient Egyptians are explored, including the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of pharaohs were discovered.
The episode then travels to Israel and Palestine to explore the religious sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Viewers are taken to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, considered the holiest site in Judaism, and the church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is believed to have been built on the site where Jesus was crucified and buried.
From there, the journey continues to Jordan, where the ancient city of Petra leaves travelers in awe with its remarkable architecture carved into rock faces. The Nabataean city of Petra is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The episode then moves onto Turkey, where Byzantine and Ottoman history is explored. The capital city of Istanbul, a melting pot of cultures, is visited, and the famous Hagia Sophia, a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture, is explored. The episode concludes with a journey to Iran, where viewers are taken through the ancient city of Persepolis- a city of the Persian Empire which dates back over 2,500 years.
Throughout the episode, viewers are given insight into the region's diverse history, including the great civilizations of the past and the role that religion has played in the shaping of the Middle East. Globe Trekker's presenters immerse viewers in the many cultural landscapes along the path and provides context on the region's turbulent past, its current struggles, and the hope for peace in the future. This episode provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Middle East's rich past and contemporary existence today.
