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Season 1 – Sacred Sites

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This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed. The sites featured include the rock-cut city of Petra and New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, which contains the remains of an ancient city.
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Sacred Sites — Season 1

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Karim Elidrissi

Sennedjem

David Royle

Executive Producer

Stephen Rooke

Executive Producer

Tim Evans

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 2016 Petra In Jordan and Saudi Arabia, two cities, Petra and Hegra, are thought to have been centers of a "lost matriarchy." Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 2016 Templars After the king of France targets the Knights Templar, they face imprisonment, torture and executions, but their legacy endures through present day. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 2016 Oracles Archaeologists discover a link between the prophecies of the oracles and seismic activity beneath Earth's surface. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 2016 Egypt A 4,000-year-old leather manuscript at the Cairo Museum sheds new light on The Book of the Dead from ancient Egypt. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 2016 Chaco Canyon Evidence of ritual murder, human sacrifice and cannibalism in the desert valley of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David Royle, Stephen Rooke, Tim Evans
Network
Smithsonian Channel
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 12, 2016