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"In the years since Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, there have been countless theories about this Lost city of the Incas, yet it remains an enigma. NOVA joins a new generation of archaeologists as they probe areas of Machu Picchu that haven't been touched since the time of the Incas and unearth burials of the people who built the sacred site"--Container.
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Peru: kingdom in the clouds: In Andean communities, the ghosts of the Inca still haunt the valleys and snow-capped peaks. Discover the secrets of an ancient nation among the ruins of Machu Picchu, and observe Inca ceremonies that link present and past and provide insights into their beliefs and culture.
Maya: messages in stones: To understand the Maya, one must understand their universe: the upper world, the middle world, and the underworld. This...