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The Place Where Time Began

Dr Jago Cooper explores the ancient civilisation of Teotihuacan, which exploded into a position of dominance in the Americas almost 2,000 years ago.

Dr Jago Cooper explores the rise and fall of the forgotten civilisations of central America.

His quest takes him from the crystal blue seas of the Caribbean to the new world's most impressive pyramids, flying over the smoking volcanoes of Costa Rica and travelling deep underground in the caves of central Mexico.

He travels in the footsteps of these peoples to reveal their secrets and unearth the astonishing cultures that flourished amongst some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world.

In the final episode, Jago explores the ancient civilisation of Teotihuacan that exploded into a position of dominance in the ancient Americas almost 2,000 years ago. For hundreds of years this great city state was the biggest in the New World. Its rulers built monumental pyramids and temples and then went on to build a vast empire that was maintained through force. Yet the identity of the people who led this civilisation remains a mystery.

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Wed 21 Nov 2018 00:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jago Cooper
Executive Producer Greg Sanderson
Executive Producer Ross Harper
Series Producer Graeme Hart
Assistant Producer Kylie Stott
Production Manager Michelle Gauntlett
Production Coordinator Catherine Ross
Editor Dave Clark
Re-recording mixer John Cobban
Colourist Ian Ballantyne
Director of photography Craig Hastings
Sound Recordist Peter Prada
Participant Marcus Winter
Participant Pedro Soberanes
Participant Augustin Anaya
Participant Ruben C Castro
Participant Sabruro Sigiyama
Participant Sergio Gomez
Participant David Carballo
Archive Source Rene Milon
Archive Source David Carballo
Archive Source INEGI
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Lost Kingdoms of South America

Lost Kingdoms of South America

Dr Jago Cooper reveals the history of some of South America's ancient civilisations