Ancient China from Above

Archaeologist Allan Maca leads a team of intrepid experts on an epic adventure to solve mysteries, explore secrets and reveal amazing wonders of Ancient China like never before. Guided by images from space, cutting-edge technology on the ground, and the very latest excavations of Chinese archaeologists, they will reveal palaces and tombs, incredible megastructures and even entire long-lost cities.

Ancient China from Above Season 1 release dates →

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   3. China's Pompeii

   Finale 6 years ago

   Dr. Allan Maca and his team explore an ancient megacity, the biggest on the planet 4,000 years ago that mysteriously disappeared - a place where the people created Maya-like carvings and humans were sacrificed on an unprecedented scale. Discovering this lost civilization changes everything known about the origins of China, prompting Dr. Allan and his team to solve the mystery.

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   2. Mysteries of Xanadu

   6 years ago

   Dr Allan Maca explores the legendary lost city of Xanadu in Inner Mongolia. Today very little remains of Kublai Khan's grand capital - a place that famous explorer, Marco Polo, described as one of the Marvels of the World. But now, with the help of satellite imagery and cutting-edge technology, we can finally uncover Xanadu's secrets, and bring this fabled city and its lavish palaces back to life.

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   1. Secrets of the Great Wall

   6 years ago

   In this episode, Dr. Allan Maca investigates the biggest man-made structure on Earth: the Great Wall of China. This ancient monument has been studied by experts for decades, but it's only now, thanks to new satellite imagery and cutting-edge technology, that its secrets are finally being revealed.

Archaeologist Sam Willis and a team of experts use high-tech drones, lasers and satellite data to investigate China’s extraordinary ancient past from above. Exploring iconic sites, amazing treasures and a long-lost kingdom, they make brand-new discoveries, uncover hidden secrets, and solve enduring mysteries.

Ancient China from Above Season 2 release dates →

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   2. Secrets of the First Emperor's Tomb

   Finale 3 years ago

   The tomb of the First Emperor has never been opened, but now Sam Willis and his team use new technology to try to figure out what might be inside.

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   E1

   1. Treasures of the Lost Kingdom

   3 years ago

   Sam Willis and his team use new laser drone technology for the first time to explore a lost kingdom that’s transforming our knowledge of ancient China.