Unlocking the Past
Wherever people live, they leave traces behind them. Some of These are temporary, others survive the test of time. What we know About the history of humanity we owe to such traces: impressive buildings; magnificent works of art, music and literature; great achievements in the fields of science and technology – but also everyday objects, Transit routes, the remains of settlements or ritual sites. All over the world, scientists are investigating the often-hidden traces of past eras and cultures. They preserve the remains of the past for the future, and explore the wide range of human activity over many millennia.
Order number 364763 (055-057),
Documentary, 03 x 30 min., Arabic, English, Spanish
(27 additional eps. available)
Episode synopses:
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The Mystery of the Carnac Standing Stones
Over 7,000 years ago, huge stones were arranged in long lines along France’s Atlantic seaboard. The purpose of these megaliths remains a mystery. Nevertheless, researchers can glean valuable insights from them. Carvings offer clues to the wildlife of that era. The arrangement of the stones, some now partially or completely submerged, also provides clues on how sea levels have changed over time.
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Sacrificed – The Children of the Chimú
Archeologists made a gruesome find on the northern coast of Peru in 2011. They discovered a burial site containing children and llamas from the pre-Hispanic period. During further research, they discovered these children were sacrificed. But why? With each new discovery the scientists solved one more mystery of the human sacrifices of the Chimú culture in the 15th Century CE.
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Nuraghes – Sardinia’s Megalithic Mysteries
Nearly 4,000 years ago, a unique civilization arose on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. The people here developed innovative building techniques and used them to create fortress-like towers. These so-called nuraghes remain megalithic mysteries to this day. Unlike other Mediterranean civilizations, the Nuragic culture was not urban, but rural, and people here lived as equals.
