Mysteries of the Ancient World

A Readers Digest presentation. Unlock historys oldest secrets. How were the Pyramids constructed? Who were the mysterious four-thousand-year-old blonde mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? What is the truth behind the legend of King Arthur and Camelot? These and other captivating questions are explored in this fascinating three part series that takes a fresh look at some of historys oldest and most baffling mysteries. Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD - Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean: Myths and Legends: Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Uncover fresh and vital clues to the original purpose of Stonehenge. Shed new light on the ancient, mythical Minoan civilization. Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient Journeys: Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient. Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous. Reconstruct the desert city of Petras complex and secret underground water system. Mysteries of the Americas: Vanished Civilizations: Seek out the lost cities of the Incas. Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people.