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Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings

Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

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Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings

Season 15 Episode 4 | 54m 51s | CC

Follow a team of scientists exploring royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacán. After decades of research,these imperial burial chambers may reveal clues about the long-lost Teotihuacán culture and its mysterious people.The film incorrectly states the city of Tikal is in Mexico when it is in Guatemala. Secrets of the Dead strives to get the facts correct and we regret the error.

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