Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World: Season 4, Episode 6

4 - 6: Oman: Shaped by the Sea

Bettany visits Oman, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, where she investigates an ancient cold case in which she traces the life of a 'Desert Lord' through shifting sands, camel markets and Bedu traditions. On Masirah Island, Bettany uncovers a biodiverse haven and evidence of Oman's earliest sailors, dating back 8,000 years, and back on the mainland she explores a lush wadi, where archaeologists uncover traces of its first inhabitants, revealing how water, trade, and tradition have long shaped Oman's story.