Lost Treasures of the Ancient World
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World is a documentary series exploring the ancient wonders of the world that some of great ancient civilizations had produced. Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall, the Colosseum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Mayan Pyramids, the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army of the First Chinese Emperor, the Taj Mahal ... the stories of these intriguing works of architecture are told. Featuring 3D graphics, computer animation and expert commentary, the series presents spectacular footage of ancient history's greatest monuments and their surroundings, providing a fascinating link between the past and the present day.
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