The Bedouins of Petra: Life at a World Heritage Site I SLICE

In the early 80's, Jordan and UNESCO expelled the people of the B’doul tribe from the ancient city of Petra, and declared it a world heritage site. In this film, director Marie-Claire Thouault invites us to share the intimacy of the B’doul of Petra, a tribe she has known for years. A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to live in what became one of the most visited and sought-after destinations on earth.

Extract from the documentary: “Petra: The hidden side of World heritage”
Direction: Marie-Claire Thouault
Production: Plan Large Production & Aligal Production

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[Abel]

It's good to see documentaries like this which is beyond entertainment and can be a voice for the forgotten.

[ohiengaplanhngoaianguyen-h]

Thank you for sharing this interesting documents.
It is a very hard Life but they coped well and happy with what they have.
NOT MATERIAL LIFE like the civilised World and never get enough .They dont miss what they dont have and the appreciation of "LESS IS MORE!!"
THIS DEFFINATELY will make them happy !!
Thank again for sharing this special document.

[twinflowerfioretta]

the documentation about Petra and Beduins with their interesting way of life - *SLICE* you bring us always great vistas and knowledge !Thanks very much for this🙏

[StacyL.]

I believe it's so sad that the Bedouin were displaced as they WERE the protectors of Petra.

[rehanasuboor]

I am so happy to see this slice of life of Bedunins.It is sad that they are misplaced, the Govt must-do something about them
Petra is a beautiful heritage sight, but without the tribes is a tragedy.

[jannetatrenholm]

I always thought, Petra was empty.
Thank you for the documentary!
They smoke a lot!

[mariapereira]

Once again many thanks to Slice for the best documentaries.

[michellemckinney]

As usual, a Government can always be counted upon to fail in keeping their promises to people! This is so sad! These people had lived there as long as they can remember & why run them out? All to make a dollar! You can be sure that’s what it boils down to! Thank you, Slice, for bringing this to the light!

[bettyswallocks]

We went to Petra for a couple of days. 2 days was nowhere near long enough. The postcard site is pretty large, but the greater site is huge, with many people eking out a living. There are still quite a lot of people living in what most people would think of as ‘ancient Petra’.

[barbarastepien-foad]

we love Petra and the people, one guy said he'd show us a photo of his family....and produced his phone which showed his sheep !!!

[thecrusader]

You guys are awesome ❤❤
Love and support from India ❤❤

[___beyondhorizon]

I saw a kid sitting on the roof of the Monistory like on the opening shoot. Similar to this situation, the Egyptian government also relocated the generations of tomb builders out of its village just outside the Valley of the Kings at Luxor. Underground the village is more tombs to be escavated.
My guest house owner is one of those who s family was relocated to a newer village and he utilized his new land to build new house as guesthouse for tourists and grow bananas and sugar cane on the land. Its a small village, so maybe it's more manageable.
My observation during my visit to Petra on October 3&4 2021 was that Petra is an very organized museum, there's gate, ticket gate check etc. I don't know tribes should be living in an open air museum. The Bedouin still runs all the gift shops, horse, Camel 🐪 ride for tourist. The kids operating the donkey 🐴 ride were aggressive, they fought over who gets the customers. I didn't see tribes living in the caves. The city center is walking distance from the Treasury but very bumpy roads. The tour guide, taxi drivers said cost of living has been up.
I did witness a kid sitting on top of the ancients roof like the opening shoot.

[Light-ozpv]

This story was a fine reminder that some people just want the simple things of life. And that’s okay.

[iaderpatino]

THANKS SLICE, VERY INTERESTING AL YOUR DOCUMENTALS

[IamwhoIam]

You would think that they would let them be, look at the information they have about the place. I didn't know this, I thought it was naturally abandoned.

[divisionnordland]

People live in such conditions when their king invests millions in expensive property around the world.

[MushtaqAhmad-jgbn]

Masha Allah very beautiful videos and very interested life is very hard Allah bless them Ameen

[cliff]

They remind me of the American Indian, kicked out. My grandpa was part Creek Indian from Florida. He was the best man I ever meet. He taught me so many things about GODS creation. . I have been mocked because I wear long sleeves long dresses, pants,head coverings because he taught me that I would sweat and keep cool on the Florida heat. Since a child I have done this while others get sick. My grandpa was wise, I thank GOD for him . Soon to be 68 and I still wear long everything like the Bedouins, Crystal

[brahim]

No, it's not necessary to evict people to preserve historical sites. Many cities are classified as World's Heritage by UNESCO, but still no one gets evicted. To name a few, Petrograd/St. Petersburg Russia, the old city of Fez Morocco, Mont-Saint-Michel in France, and so on, Italy has probably the most classified sites yet no one is evicted. Those noble Bedouins are being cheated by their own government.
*THANK YOU FOR SHARING* this great video.

[prathinisamaradivakara]

You should come here Sri Lanka. We have lot of things to show you ❤️