
Kingdom of the Desert
Lost Kingdoms of South America Episode 4 of 4
In the spectacular deserts of coastal Peru, archaeologist Dr Jago Cooper explores the dramatic rise and fall of Chimor, the first empire of South America. His journey begins among the ruins of a vast lost city once home to an all-powerful monarchy, whose subjects transformed the desert landscape, created gold and silver treasures and believed so strongly in the power of their gods that they made the most shocking of sacrifices. Chimor thrived despite facing some of the most extreme climate conditions in the world, but not even this powerful empire could withstand the forces that eventually destroyed it.
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Sat 22 Oct 2016 19:00
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Jago Cooper |
Producer | John MacLaverty |
Director | John MacLaverty |
Series Producer | Mary Downes |