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Children of the Sun

2020-08-30 Documentary 12

This three-part series illuminates the rise and fall of the ancient American empires of Maya, Inca and Aztecs. These high cultures brought about astonishing civilizational achievements in agriculture, architecture and astronomy to this day and dominated the Mesoamerican continent for over a millennium.

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Children of the Sun

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This three-part series illuminates the rise and fall of the ancient American empires of Maya, Inca and Aztecs. These high cultures brought about astonishing civilizational achievements in agriculture, architecture and astronomy to this day and dominated the Mesoamerican continent for over a millennium.

  • First Aired
    2020-08-30
  • Last Aired
    2020-09-13
  • Creator
    Sigrun Laste
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    3
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    Deutsch
  • Network
    ARTE
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  • Season 1
The Maya

1. The Maya

More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America...More
More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America. They were brilliant inventors and set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy. Their calendar is still considered a mathematical masterpiece today. But why did the Maya suddenly go down? "Children of the Sun - The Maya" tells the story of this unique advanced civilization.Less
52mins 2020-08-30
The Inca

2. The Inca

The Incas appear out of nowhere and within a few decades their empire develops into the largest empire...More
The Incas appear out of nowhere and within a few decades their empire develops into the largest empire in the world at that time. Until today the Inca are surrounded by an aura of mystery. How could their meteoric rise take place in such a short time? And how did a handful of Spaniards succeed in bringing down the empire?Less
52mins 2020-09-06
The Aztecs

3. The Aztecs

The Aztecs: Within a very short time they created a huge empire, whose metropolis was a perfectly orga...More
The Aztecs: Within a very short time they created a huge empire, whose metropolis was a perfectly organized floating garden city on the Mexican plateau. At its head were kings who even sacrificed humans to the gods. Children of the Sun - the Aztecs tells the true story of the rapid rise and tragic end of a unique people.Less
52mins 2020-09-13

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