Lost Treasures of the Maya
2019 · National Geographic · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Secrets of the Lost City
Tue, 26 Mar, 12:00 pm
The new treasure map leads Albert to discover lost pyramids, and treasures found across the Mayan world reveal the epic scale of the ancient civilization.
About
The great cities of the Maya stand like sentinels within the vast jungles of central America. But despite more than a century of intrepid archaeology, most of the ancient Maya world has remained unseen and unexplored. Now that's all about to change. A massive research project is creating an extraordinary "treasure map" of the Maya world from the air, and what it reveals is astounding archaeologists, because it seems that the Maya not only created spectacular cities, but managed and manipulated their landscape on an almost industrial scale to supply food and water for urban populations far bigger than anyone had ever imagined. It all adds up to a complete rethinking of the sheer scale and sophistication of one of the world's most mysterious ancient civilisations.
Episodes
- E01
Secrets of the Snake Altar
Tue, 5 Mar· 60 minA treasure map leads to the discovery of a lost fortress; a sacred altar is unearthed after 1,500 years, revealing secrets of the legendary Maya Snake King uprising; Albert Lin travels to two cities in the remote jungle, where technology reveals evidence of a forgotten war.
- E02
Secrets of the Underworld
Tue, 12 Mar· 60 minThe treasure map uncovers a mysterious pyramid complex that reveals clues of violent sacrifices; newly discovered cave systems reveal gruesome evidence of ancient Mayan rituals; Albert Lin dives deep beneath the surface of the Mayan spirit underworld.
- E03
Secrets of the Sun God
Tue, 19 Mar· 60 minAlbert Lin follows the treasure map to a pyramid at the heart of the most famous ancient Mayan city; divers search for an entrance to a flooded cave beneath a Mayan pyramid; archaeologists find a ceremonial royal drinking cup that reveals the tomb of a lost king.
- E04
Secrets of the Lost City
Tue, 26 Mar· 60 minThe new treasure map leads Albert to discover lost pyramids, and treasures found across the Mayan world reveal the epic scale of the ancient civilization.
Cast
Albert Lin
Host