The Mystery of the Desert Kites
Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert.
Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert. Who built them, when and for what purpose?
Using cutting-edge technologies, the multidisciplinary team uncovers the groundbreaking history of the desert kites. These remarkable and ingenious structures predate the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge, and the team’s discoveries shed new light on a little-known period.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Isabelle Farah |
| Director | Nathalie Laville |
| Producer | Marie Drogue |
| Producer | Romain Pieri |
| Production Company | Ma Drogue À Moi |
| Production Company | France Télévisions |
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