National Geographic: Lost Kingdoms of the Maya (1993)
• January 20th, 1993 • 1h 0min
History, Documentary
Overview
Long before Columbus, the Maya established one of the most highly developed civilizations of their time in the jungles of Mexico and Central America. Yet this advanced society of priests, astronomers, artisans, and farmers suddenly and mysteriously collapsed more than a thousand years ago. Accompany archaeologists to Copan, Dos Pilas, and other spectacular Classic Maya ruins as they unearth artifacts and huge temples of incredible beauty. Recently deciphered hieroglyphics and other new discoveries offer astounding clues to the lives of these ancient people. You'll hear the startling story of one kingdom's downfall and its final desperate hours of violent warfare. Through spine-tingling recreations, witness ancient rituals reenacted on sites where they originally occured. And meet the enduring Maya who still maintain many of their ancestor's traditions. You'll hear the voices of a magnificent civilization as you uncover LOST KINGDOMS OF THE MAYA.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Peter Eisenman: Building Germany's Holocaust Memorial
Released on: 2009-02-20
Documentary
This documentary explores the creation of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin as designed by architect ...
With These Hands
Released on: 1950-06-15
Drama, Documentary
Produced by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, the film used actors to recreate the Tri...
Tapavica
Released on: 2016-04-27
Documentary, History
A story about the first Serbian Olympian who won bronze medal at the first Olympic games in 1896, al...
New York Underground
Released on: 1997-02-07
Documentary, History
In the mid 1800s, New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth. The congested streets a...
Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala
Released on: 2015-02-22
Animation, History
The crusades come to life in Egyptian artist Wael Shawky’s beautiful Cabaret Crusades. Inspired by t...
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Released on: 2008-01-20
Documentary
Documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were stereotype...
575 Castro St.
Released on: 2009-02-11
Documentary
The film focuses on the light and shadow playing on the walls of the Castro Camera Store, a location...
The Sixth of July
Released on: 1968-10-14
History, Drama, Thriller
Political thriller based on a story of coup against Bolsheviks by the Left Socialist Revolutionary P...
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
Released on: 1983-05-30
Animation, History, Comedy, Family, TV Movie, War
As they begin their journey home from their student exchange term, Charlie Brown and the gang find t...
Fall Of The Maya Kings
Released on: 2022-06-11
Documentary
One of the great mysteries of history is how the ancient Maya built such an incredible society in a ...
Obit
Released on: 2017-01-11
Documentary
How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is ...
Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison
Released on: 1993-12-16
Animation, History, Family
Thomas Edison opens up the laboratory of America’s most celebrated inventor and invites you to explo...
Animated Hero Classics: Benjamin Franklin
Released on: 1993-01-01
Family, History, Animation
As Ben Franklin watched the lightning in Philadelphia’s night sky, he came up with a brilliant disco...
Jánošík
Released on: 1921-11-25
Drama, History
Janosík, a friar retrained as a bandit, becomes the farmers' symbol of resistance and fight against ...