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51. Laila Majnu (I) (1949)
Not Rated | 171 min | Drama, History, Musical
A sad love story of Laila and Majnu.
Director: P.S. Ramakrishna Rao | Stars: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu Chilakalapudi, Sriranjani
Votes: 24
52. Arabia Uncovered (2016 TV Movie)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, History | Completed
New archaeological discoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Director: Patrick Mark
Votes: 11
53. Qaiss wa Laila (1960)
History, Romance
The story of Qays Ibn Al-Mulawwah and his love for Layla whom he wrote poems for. As their tribe's elders learn of the poems narrating Qays and Layla's love story, they ban them from seeing each other and try to keep them apart.
Director: Ahmed Dia El Din | Stars: Magda, Shukri Sarhan, Mohamed Sobeih, Abbas Fares
Votes: 14
54. Bahloul (2007– )
40 min | Biography, Comedy, History
A historical series tells the story of Abo Wahb it's a wise man who pretends to be mad.
Stars: Andre Skaff, Qamar Khalaf, Sabah Barakat, Nidal Sigri
Votes: 17
55. Malik Bin Al Rayb (2016– )
Biography, History
Malik Bin Al Rayb is a drama series that highlights the life of a poet from Bani Tamim tribe and the historical period in which he, his family and tribe lived.
Stars: Sameera Asir, Yasser Al Masri, Margo Haddad, Hisham Huneidi
Votes: 23
56. Arabia (2011)
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary
Discover a land as exotic as it is extraordinary. Arabia 3D offers an in-depth understanding of one of the most fascinating lifestyles and cultures. Cross the dunes with a caravan of camels... See full summary »
Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Hamzah Jamjoom, Reem AlHabib, Ahmad Zaki Hammad, Robert Lacey
Votes: 158
58. Fares Bani Hemdan (1966)
History
A historical film about Abu Firas al-Hamdani and his cousin Saif al-Dawla al-Hamdani
Director: Niazi Mostafa | Stars: Adel Adham, Nadia El Gendy, Shams El-Barudy, Layla Fawzi
Votes: 33
59. Thi Qar (2001– )
Drama, History
The Lakhmid king, Al Numan bin Al Munther, king of Hira, killed Oday bin Zaid Al Abbadi Al Shaer, who worked as a translator for Khosrow II. Later, Khosrow II sent for Al Numan but he ... See full summary »
Stars: Assaad Feddah, Ghassan Massoud, Mona Wassef
Votes: 14
60. Abu Ja'afar Al-Mansur (2008– )
Drama, History
It highlights the conflicts within the Caliphate house from the second half of the Omayyad period until the beginning of the Abbasid period and its founder Abu Jafar Al Mansor, the lead character of this story.
Stars: Eyad Nassar, Abbas al Nouri, Munther Reyahneh, Najla'a Fahmy
Votes: 16
61. Nimer Bin Adwan (2007– )
Biography, Drama, History
Nimer Bin Edwan is a good example of noble knights, who made their lives memorable by their great and noble feats. Their life stories are similar to those of romantic poets and great ... See full summary »
Stars: Abeer Essa, Yasser Al Masri, Saba Mubarak
Votes: 23
62. Eagle of the Desert (2013)
97 min | Biography, Drama, History
An Historical story which take place in the 7th century Arabia from Houdaybeh peace treaty till conquer of Mecca by Muslims, and tells the story of a man whose name is Abu Basir.
Director: Mehrdad Khoshbakht | Stars: Keikavoos Yakideh, Ronak Yoonesi, Alireza Kamali, Shahrzad Kamalzadeh
Votes: 93
63. Dananir (1940)
90 min | Drama, History, Musical
Ja'far Al-Barmaki hears the Bedouin Dananir singing while passing through the desert. He asks her to accompany him to Baghdad where she sings in front of the Harun Al-Rashid, but the plots against Ja'far turn Harun against him.
Director: Ahmed Badrakhan | Stars: Yehia Chahine, Umm Kulthum, Suleiman Naguib
Votes: 49
64. Abo Zaid Al-Helaly (2005– )
Biography, Fantasy, History
A historical series that tells the "Taghribat Bani Hilal" through the story of Abu Zaid al-Hilali from his birth to his death, where the series begins in Najd and ends in Tunisia
Stars: Salloom Haddad, Fethi Haddaoui, Abbas al Nouri, Jihad Saad
Votes: 18
65. Abu Ja'far al Mansur (1998)
Drama, History
A historical drama that deals with the life story of the Abbasid Caliph Abu Ja'far al Mansur, beginning since his assumption of the caliphate, building the city of Baghdad, and the conflicts that accompanied his reign.
Stars: Maymoon Al Khalidi, Soha Salem, Abdul Khaliq Al-Mukhtar, Sami Kaftan
66. Imru Al Qais (2002– )
Drama, History
The story of the poet king who says at hearing of his father's death, "He wasted me when I was a kid and now he burdens me with his blood", so he decides to avenge his death.
Stars: Norman Asa'ad, Rashid Melhas
Votes: 7
67. Zaman Al Wasel (2002– )
Drama, History
The series highlights a brilliant era in Arabic history when Qurtoba, which was then the capital of Andalusia, the pearl of the world and the beacon of civilization, faced many challenges and threats.
Stars: Rana Al Abyad, Abdul Rahman Al Rashi
68. Al-Mohallab (2018)
Biography, History
The series revolves around the life of the famous commander, Al-Muhallab ibn Abi Sufra Al-Azdi, one of the governors of the Umayyads.
Stars: Mazen Abbas, Mohsen Abbas, Marwan Abu Shahin, Ruba al Halabi
69. Kaiss wa leila (1939)
Biography, History, Romance
Qais recites poems in love with his cousin Laila
Director: Ibrahim Lama | Stars: Abbas Fares, Badr Lama, Mahmoud Al Meleji, Aminah Rizq
Votes: 12
70. The Kingdom of the Nabateans, from Hegra to Medain Saleh (2004 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
Who were the Nabateans, caravan traders who once ruled over the Arabic peninsula all the way to Syria before building the majestic city of Petra?
Directors: Bernard George, Nassera Zaïd | Stars: Egle Barone-Visigalli, Giuseppe Orefici
Votes: 20
71. Abu Zeid el Hilali (1947)
Biography
A film that talks about the biography of Abu Zayd al-Hilali
Director: Ezz El Dine Zulficar | Stars: Seraj Munir, Faten Hamamah
Votes: 16
72. Al Qalam Wel Mihna (2000)
Drama, History
The series talks about the Abbasid minister Ibn Muqla and everything that happened to him during that period.
Stars: Sami Kaftan, Bahgat Al Jubouri, Awatif Salman, Karim Awad
73. La reine de Saba (1975 TV Movie)
93 min | Drama
Inspired by the biblical legend, this movie retells the meeting of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon and the fight of the most beautiful pagan queen to awaken, in the ruler of Israel's ... See full summary »
Director: Pierre Koralnik | Stars: Ludmilla Tchérina, Frédéric de Pasquale, Valiyollah Shirandami, Behrouz Behnejad
74. Zuhour el Islam (1951)
Biography, Drama, History
The life of the Arabian peninsula before Islam appeared .
Director: Ibrahim Izzeddine | Stars: Kouka, Abbas Fares, Seraj Munir, Ahmad Mazhar
Votes: 32
75. Madrasat Al Rasoul (2016)
Biography, Drama, History
A historical short series that focus on the important Islamic scholars and followers who lived the time of the Prophet Mohamed.
Stars: Sondos Hammou, Salah Jday, Houcine Mahnouch, Mohamed Jriji
76. In the Land of the Nabateans, Arabia's Mystic Traders - Cosmos Global Documentaries (2007)
52 min | Documentary
The Jordan Desert is a beautiful, natural landscape and was once home to a legendary and mysterious people that fell into oblivion some centuries ago, the Nabateans, whose realm was at its ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Ullman
77.
The Conquerors (2005)
Episode:
El Cid
(2005)
Documentary, Biography, History
How, in the 11th century, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and military leader better known as El Cid, pushed back the invaders from North Africa in an attempt to reunite Spain.
Director: Scott Billups | Stars: Dale Dye, John Dagenais, Joe di Gennaro, Richard Fletcher
Votes: 9
78.
The Naked Archaeologist (2005–2008)
Episode:
A Nabatean by Any Other Name
(2008)
22 min | Documentary, History
What do a lost city, a forgotten empire, deodorant and Moses have in common? The Naked Archaeologist is on a mission to find out. The Nabateans, an ancient and mysterious people built the ... See full summary »
Director: Markham Cook | Stars: Simcha Jacobovici, Moti Haiman, Constantinos Politis, Stephan Schmid
Votes: 14
79.
Ancient Mysteries (1994–1998)
Episode:
The Hidden City of Petra
(1995)
Documentary, History, Mystery
Ancient Mysteries examines the ancient Nabatean city of Petra which was carved directly into the red-rock cliffs of the Jordanian mountains.
Director: Steven R. Talley | Stars: Erika Schluntz Bannish, William G. Dever, Philip Hammond, Leonard Nimoy
Votes: 20
80.
Geographics (2019– )
Episode:
Atlantis of the Sands: The Search for the Lost City of Iram
(2020)
23 min | Documentary
A host of ancient middle eastern traditions, stories and documents reference a magnificent city of pillars also know as Iram, on the Arabian Peninsula that grew rich on the frankincense ... See full summary »
Star: Simon Whistler
81.
Legacy of Ancient Civilizations (2001– )
Episode:
Ancient Arabia
(2001)
30 min | History
Located at the southern end of the Arabian peninsula, the countries of Yemen and Oman sit at a strategic crossroads. The Horn of Africa lies just a few miles across the southern end of the ... See full summary »
Directors: Roberto Mezzabotta, Rosario Montesanti | Star: Christopher Nissley
82.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Petra: Lost City of Stone
(2015)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary
A look at the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, which was carved from stone and possessed an ingenious water-conduit system. Archaeologist and sculptors join forces to carve a temple-tomb to learn how the people of Petra built the city.
Directors: Gary Glassman, Olivier Julien | Stars: Sue Alcock, Achim Barrenstein, Thomas Bauzou, Leigh-Ann Bedal
Votes: 113
83.
Sacred Sites of the World (2016– )
Episode:
Petra
(2016)
TV-PG | 51 min | History
In the rocky highlands of Jordan and the deserts of Saudi Arabia lie the remains of two remarkable cities, Petra and Hegra, built by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago. The story of this ... See full summary »
Stars: Khairieh Amr, Juan Antonio Belmonte, Glenn Corbett, Hannah Cotton-Paltiel
Votes: 18
84.
Big Picture Earth: Natural Sound (2016– )
Episode:
Nabataean Lost Kingdom of Petra
(2016)
30 min | Drama
A walk through a narrow canyon, or siq, leads to an ancient city spectacularly carved from the surrounding cliffs. You will never forget Petra, the seat of the Nabataean empire which ... See full summary »
85.
Terra X - Rätsel alter Weltkulturen (1982– )
Episode:
Große Völker: Die Araber
(2016)
Documentary, History
The Arabs, a linguistic group of tribal clans on the world's largest and driest peninsula named later from a Semitic term for nomads, only became a people when united in the seventh century... See full summary »
Directors: Sahar Eslah, Christian Twente | Star: Josef Tratnik
Votes: 9