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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Maya: Over a 1,000 years ago, Mayan King Lord Pacal directed construction...

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Other Authors: Kirschenbaum, Gayle (Producer), Frank, David M. (Producer), Ackroyd, David, 1940- (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1997.
Series:In Search of History
Subjects:
Mayas > History.
Palenque Site (Mexico)
Maya architecture > Mexico.
Mexico > Antiquities.
Excavations (Archaeology) > Mexico.
Mayas > Histoire.
Palenque (Mexique : Site archéologique)
Architecture maya > Mexique.
Mexique > Antiquités.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Maya: Over a 1,000 years ago, Mayan King Lord Pacal directed construction of Palenque, a temple city in Mexico's jungle. The Great Palace, Temple of Inscriptions, and other sacred buildings still stand.
Physical Description:1 online resource (44 minutes)
Playing Time:00:43:29
Production Credits:Music, Vaughn Johnson ; editor, Lillian Benson ; camera, Michael Barnard.