Machu Picchu Decoded
Synopsis
Deep in the Andean mountains lays a mysterious ruin named Machu Picchu. For 400 years it sat abandoned on its misty cliff, the quintessential lost city in the jungle. Rediscovered in 1911, it contained no written records or carvings, nothing that could shed light on its history. For a century since, it has defied the endless scores of visitors and scientists who attempted to understand its purpose. Who were the mysterious people who built it and why did they build it here? Today an international team of archeologists, engineers and scientists are finally piecing together the clues. Together they are discovering astonishing new burials, revealing the intricacies of its ingenious engineering and finally decoding the secrets of Machu Picchu.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Bredar, Owen Palmquist
- Original Title
- Machu Picchu Decoded
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John B. Bredar, Owen Palmquist
Mickey Green
Owen Palmquist, Ricardo Preve
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Palmquist
Producer
John B. Bredar
Writer
Owen Palmquist
Writer
Mickey Green
Editor
Ricardo Preve
Producer
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What is Machu Picchu Decoded about?
Deep in the Andean mountains lays a mysterious ruin named Machu Picchu. For 400 years it sat abandoned on its misty cliff, the quintessential lost city in the jungle. Rediscovered in 1911, it contained no written records or carvings, nothing that could shed light on its history. For a century since, it has defied the endless scores of visitors and scientists who attempted to understand its purpose. Who were the mysterious people who built it and why did they build it here? Today an international team of archeologists, engineers and scientists are finally piecing together the clues. Together they are discovering astonishing new burials, revealing the intricacies of its ingenious engineering and finally decoding the secrets of Machu Picchu.
Who directed Machu Picchu Decoded?
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Who stars in Machu Picchu Decoded?
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When was Machu Picchu Decoded released and how long is it?
Machu Picchu Decoded was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 52m.