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Around the World: South America--Burial Treasures of the Moche

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The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru from 100 AD-800 AD. Human sacrifice was a key component of their religion, and archeologists have discovered many treasures in the tomb of Lord Sipan. Part of the "Around the World" series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes 47 seconds

Topic: Geography, History
Subtopic: Ancient History, South America, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
Series: Around the World
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Ornate, ancient building with columns carved out of orange stone in the desert. Caption. "Petra is in a league of its own."

Large stone castle sitting on top of a hill with trees in the foreground and mountains in the background. Caption. "It's a network of Moorish palaces--the Alhambra."

Ancient, decrepit white stone building covered in moss with the roots of a large tree coming down over 1 of the walls. Caption. "Angkor Wat is a legacy of the mighty King Suryavarman the Second."

Aerial image of a coral reef. Caption: is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World,

Aerial view of a segment of the Great Wall of China with brown foliage on either side. Caption. "Work began on the Great Wall of China around 220 B, C."

3 brown pyramids, 1 large, 1 medium, and 1 small, with brown dirt surrounding them. Caption. "The pyramids remain an enigma."

Tan stone domes, pillars, and arches at top of the Taj Mahal against a gray sky background. Caption. "Of Indian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic influences."

Inner courtyard of an ancient, round, 3-story building made of brown clay. There are many windows opening to the courtyard, and some clay pots are on the ground. Caption. "The Berber granary is built from local materials--."