Secrets of Archaeology
Season 1, Episode 9: The Pyramids of the Sun
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Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate yet sacred temples atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed below what is modern-day Mexico City by the preeminent archeologists of our time.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
Episode 2
Glorious Rome: Capital of an Empire
Episode 3
Pyramids: Designed for Eternity
Episode 4
Athens: Western Splendor
Episode 5
A Place Called Etruria
Episode 6
The Cities of the Pharaohs
Episode 7
Egypt According to Cleopatra
Episode 8
Greek Cities in Italy
Episode 9
The Pyramids of the Sun
Episode 10
The Roads to El Dorado
Episode 11
The Lost Cities of the Maya
Episode 12
The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Episode 13
Travels Through Greece
Episode 14
The Ports of the Desert
Episode 15
Sailing with the Phoenicians
Episode 16
The Roman Empire in Africa
Episode 17
The Ancient Cities Bordering on Latium
Episode 18
Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal
Episode 19
Roman Imprint on the West
Episode 20
At the Court of the King of Kings
Episode 21
Cities of the Sea and Wind
Episode 22
Secrets of the Island of Minos
Episode 23
The Fabulous Centres of Hellenism
Episode 24
Visit to the Sanctuaries of Apollo
Episode 25
Greek Legacy in the West: Sicily
Episode 26
Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
Episode 27
Mycenaens: The Civilization of Heroes