Place:
ROYAL Theatre & Club Chic
Date:
26/4/2026 05:00:00
Price:
350.00 EUR
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Nabataeans: Masters of the desert, water, and trade
The Nabataeans built a civilization on the brink of the impossible – in the desert, without rivers, thanks to their ingenuity and commercial skill. Where others saw only dust and rocks, they saw opportunity. In the midst of the inhospitable landscape of the Arabian deserts, they created a network of cities, temples, and caravan routes that connected the East with the Mediterranean. Who were these mysterious masters of water and scents? How did they manage to control the flow of incense, myrrh, and spices – while remaining almost invisible for centuries? You can expect an engaging narrative at the intersection of history, archaeology, and adventure – with rich visuals, maps, and stories that will stay in your memory. Lukáš Kubín - an Orientalist, historian, and passionate traveler, who has long been dedicated to popularizing history in a broad cultural context. He studied in Prague, Nagoya, Japan, and at the University of Oxford, where he specialized in Islamic art and architecture; he also completed study stays at the University of Cambridge. In his lectures, he connects academic expertise with personal travel experiences, gastronomy, questions of identity, and values in today’s rapidly changing world. What can you look forward to? We will discover the fascinating world of the Nabataeans – a mysterious people who tamed the desert and dominated the trade routes of the ancient world. We will delve into Petra – a city carved into rock, where beauty meets ingenuity. We will unravel their secrets of water – how to survive in an inhospitable desert without rivers. We will reveal why the Nabataeans were considered invisible giants of trade between Arabia and Rome. We will show how their architecture, script, and art influenced the entire region. We will look at their fall and the legacy that survives in ruins and legends. There will be a break for refreshments of about 15 minutes. Screening of the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Starring Harrison Ford. (127 minutes, in the original language with Czech subtitles). Practical information: theater and bar open from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, lecture in Czech, film in the original language with Czech subtitles.
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