"Wonders of the Ancient World" explores some of the world's most remarkable historic treasures in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. This far-reaching series features fantastic monuments such as the Pyramids, the Acropolis and the Taj Mahal, and investigates fascinating people such as the Maya, Inca and Ashanti. Through wonderful footage of World Heritage Sites as identified by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization) for their lasting value to humanity, modern students will get a glimpse of the world's rich and diverse cultural history.
Aztec, Inca & Zapotec
Explore the empires that once populated Mexico and Peru, from the ancient Inca city of Cuzco to the legendary Machu Picchu, situated in a natural setting high in the Peruvian Andes. Discover Mexico City, one of the world's largest urban centers, which was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the ancient capital of the Aztec empire. Experience a firsthand look at the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban and the nearby city of Oaxaca, one of the region's prime examples of Spanish colonial town planning.