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The Chankillo calendar

Duration: 02:54

Prof Brian Cox marvels at a 2,500-year-old solar calendar, Chankillo in Peru, as the Sun rises.

Available since: Fri 25 Feb 2011

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Brian Cox

This clip is from

Wonders of the Universe Destiny

1/4 Professor Brian Cox seeks to understand the nature of time.

First broadcast: 06 Mar 2011

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