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S01:E01 - Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers

Documentary · 2010 · 1 Season · 28 min
TV-PG
Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra, the Bride of the Desert, as well as sites in Syria that no longer exist due to war, but which were captured prior to their destruction by our filmmakers.
S01:E01 - Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers
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S01:E01 - Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers

28 min
TV-PG

Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra, the Bride of the Desert, as well as sites in Syria that no longer exist due to war, but which were captured prior to their destruction by our filmmakers.

S01:E02 - Cesky Krumlov and Holasovice
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S01:E02 - Cesky Krumlov and Holasovice

27 min
TV-PG

Historical treasures abound in Cesky Krumlov, a city of great diversity located in the southern region of the of the Czech Republic. Due North of Cesky Krumlov, we then travel to Holasovice, designated a World Heritage Site in 1998.

S01:E03 - Madagascar Rainforest and Ambohimanga
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S01:E03 - Madagascar Rainforest and Ambohimanga

29 min
TV-PG

Discover the royal hill and traditional fortified settlement of Ambohimanga, a sacred mound strongly associated with Madagascar's national identity. It is a place of pilgrimage for many people who travel here from Madagascar, and beyond.

S01:E05 - Petra and Quseir 'Amra
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S01:E05 - Petra and Quseir 'Amra

29 min
TV-PG

Petra was once the flourishing capital of the Nabataeans, and a journey here is one you will not soon forget. Quseir 'Amra, the best-known desert castle on Earth, is an important example of early Islamic culture and architecture.

S01:E06 - Mont Saint Michel and Nancy Places
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S01:E06 - Mont Saint Michel and Nancy Places

28 min
TV-PG

Experience the legendary delights of Normandy's Mont-Saint-Michel island, and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy, France. Both are remarkable historical monuments that attract world travelers to France for their grandeur.

S01:E07 - Borobudur and Prambanan
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S01:E07 - Borobudur and Prambanan

28 min
TV-PG

Join us on an incredible journey to Indonesia where we will be transported to the very center of the beautiful history of this region as we visit a pair of exceptional Buddhist buildings: Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple.

S01:E08 - Sighisoara
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S01:E08 - Sighisoara

29 min
TV-PG

The famous Italian Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini wrote admiringly about the medieval city of Sighisoara. The Castle District, the Upper Town, and the crescent-shaped Lower Town altogether form a harmonious architectural design.

S01:E09 - Jerusalem, Acre, Masada
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S01:E09 - Jerusalem, Acre, Masada

27 min
TV-PG

The center of modern Jerusalem is home to several major sites of key religious importance for Jews, Muslims, and Christians. We then travel to Acre, among the oldest settlements on Earth, as well as the ancient historic region of Masada.

S01:E10 - Norwegian Fjords, Bryggen, and Urnes
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S01:E10 - Norwegian Fjords, Bryggen, and Urnes

25 min
TV-PG

Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are two of Norway's most spectacular fjords carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. The Stave Church of Urnes is Norway's oldest wooden temple, and Bryggen is among humanity's oldest commercial centers.

S01:E11 - Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano
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S01:E11 - Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano

29 min
TV-PG

Tuscany, Italy is a land of lush vineyards, olive groves, and slender cypress trees. Due to the region's unique architecture and works of art, mainly from the Renaissance era, several locations have been designated World Heritage Sites.

S01:E12 - Holloko and Pecs
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S01:E12 - Holloko and Pecs

30 min
TV-PG

In Hungarian, Holloko, the name of a Paloc ethnographic village in Northern Hungary, means "raven stone." Founded by the Romans in Southern Hungary, the ancient city of Pecs is well known for its historic architectural landmarks.

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