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Summary Note

Explore one of the world's most legendary cities - Cairo -- made rich by the spice trade.  From there journey to Yemen and the ancient cities of Shibam, "the Manhattan of the Desert," and Sana'a, which once served as a commercial center and caravanserai for weary traders travelling across the Arabian Desert.

General Note

Made between 1999-2001.
Special features: discussion questions & activities, and chapter select.
DVD features: Discussion questions and activities.
Originally produced for the television series: Treasures of the world, heritage of mankind, between 1996 and 2001.
Segments on Shibam and Sana'a based on an idea by Gustav-Adolf Bähr.