China's Lost Pyramids
Originally released in 2010. China's Lost Pyramids is a documentary film. directed by Steven R. Talley. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Craig Parker
Synopsis
In China, there exists an astonishing place. A burial ground to rival Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, where pyramid tombs of stupendous size are full of astonishing riches. In 221 BC, China's first Emperor united warring kingdoms into a nation that still exists today. To memorialise this achievement, he bankrupted the national treasury and oppressed thousands of workers to build one of the world’s biggest mortuary complexes. China's second dynasty, the Han, inherited the daunting challenge of building larger tombs to command respect and establish their right to rule without running the nation into the ground. Although no Han emperor's tomb has been opened, the tombs of lesser Han aristocrats have revealed astonishing things: complete underground palaces (including kitchens and toilets) and at least one corpse so amazingly well-preserved some believe Han tomb-builders knew how to "engineer immortality".
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Geographic
- Shaanxi TV
- MFP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's Lost Pyramids about?
In China, there exists an astonishing place. A burial ground to rival Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, where pyramid tombs of stupendous size are full of astonishing riches. In 221 BC, China's first ...
Who directed China's Lost Pyramids?
China's Lost Pyramids was directed by Steven R. Talley.
How long is China's Lost Pyramids?
China's Lost Pyramids has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was China's Lost Pyramids released?
China's Lost Pyramids was released on September 24, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in China's Lost Pyramids?
The main cast of China's Lost Pyramids includes Craig Parker.