22 stories
زرتشت و آتش | Zoroaster and Fire
داستانهایی از میراث زرتشتی ایران... Stories from Iran's Zoroastrian heritage...
کویر و کاریز | Desert and Qanat
داستانهایی از کویرهای ایران و سیستمهای آبرسانی قدیمی... Stories from Iran's deserts and ancient water systems...
The Jordanian Archaeologist | عالمة الآثار الأردنية
She excavates Nabataean ruins in Petra. He's the photographer documenting her discoveries. What they unearth goes beyond artifacts.
The Omani Frankincense | اللبان العماني
She harvests frankincense in Dhofar like her ancestors. He's the perfumer seeking the finest resin. Their collaboration intoxicates them both.
Atakor Awakening
Amyas reads the ancient rock art of Atakor. When archaeologist Sofia arrives studying prehistoric Sahara, she shows her that some art creates its viewers. 'El rasm y'ayyet' (الرسم يعيّط) - The painting calls.
Coffee and Cardamom
Layla runs a traditional gahwa café in Al-Ula. When archaeologist Marcus studies the ancient ruins nearby, he finds himself drawn to her rich brews and richer curves. 'Al gahwa bidoon sukkar, zay al hubb' (القهوة بدون سكر، زي الحب) - Coffee without sugar, like love.
آثار الديناصورات | The Dinosaur Prints of Demnate
A site guardian discovers passion with a paleontologist studying dinosaur footprints near Demnate.
صائد الأحافير | The Fossil Hunter of Erfoud
A fossil hunter discovers passion with a geologist who comes to study the ancient treasures of Erfoud.
אבן ירושלמית | Jerusalem Stone
An archaeology student and her married professor discover ancient secrets—and forbidden desires—in the tunnels beneath the Old City.
זיכרונות מצדה | Masada Memories
A tour guide and a tourist recreate ancient passions atop the legendary fortress, as sunrise paints the desert gold.
Mila Memories
Nadia preserves Roman mosaics in Mila. When restoration expert Giorgio arrives with modern techniques, she teaches him that some repairs require more than grout. 'El fusayfisa' tehki' (الفسيفساء تحكي) - Mosaics speak.
לילות הנגב | Negev Nights
A Bedouin guide takes a lonely tourist on a desert journey. Under the stars of the Negev, ancient traditions meet modern desires.
Pottery Passion
Ceramicist Huda shapes ancient Saudi pottery forms. When archaeologist Miguel studies her techniques, history repeats beautifully. 'Al fakhar yirbut al ajyal' (الفخار يربط الأجيال) - Pottery connects generations.
קבלה בצפת | Safed Mysticism
A spiritual seeker learns more than Kabbalah from a mystical teacher in the ancient city of Safed.
Silk Road Secrets
Historian Nadia traces ancient trade routes through Saudi Arabia. When archaeologist Dr. Rossi joins her expedition, they discover paths beyond history. 'Al tariq yuwaddi li al majhul' (الطريق يؤدي للمجهول) - The road leads to the unknown.
Tabuk Temptation
Tour guide Samira leads expeditions to Tabuk's ancient sites. When photographer Erik captures more than ruins, their desert journey becomes personal. 'Al sahraa' takhbi illi al mudun tafdhah' (الصحراء تخبي اللي المدن تفضح) - The desert hides what cities expose.
Tébessa Traces
Nassira curates Tébessa's Roman museum. When epigrapher Henrik arrives deciphering ancient inscriptions, she translates what Latin can't say. 'El hjar yhafed' (الحجر يحافظ) - Stone preserves.
The Samaritan's Secret
In the ancient village of Nablus lives one of the world's last Samaritans—and Yusuf holds more than religious secrets when anthropologist Elena enters his world.
Tin Zaouatine Twilight
Lalla keeps the last caravanserai in Tin Zaouatine. When travel writer Maria arrives documenting dying trade routes, she shows her that some paths never close. 'El tariq el qadim y'ayech' (الطريق القديم يعيش) - The old road lives.
عالمة الآثار | The Archaeologist of Volubilis
A site guard discovers passion with an archaeologist who comes to study the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Wiltshire Chalk
Landscape archaeologist Diana studies the white horse hill figures. When documentary maker James films her work, the ancient mystery reveals something modern.
The Copper King's Daughter | ابْنَةُ مَلِكِ النُّحاسِ
An ancient tale from the land of Magan about a princess who defied the gods for love