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About The 2,200 Year Old Hanging Coffins Of Ancient China

In the mountains of China's Sichuan Province is the sight of hundreds of ancient wooden coffins hanging precariously from a cliff face. Some experts believe the dead were placed there thousands of years ago to be within reach of the gods, while others say it was to keep them away from wild animals. This film chronicles an effort by scientists to understand and preserve these mysterious coffins.

The 2,200 Year Old Hanging Coffins Of Ancient China is presented by Absolute History. Its listed runtime is 53 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

As a history documentary, The 2,200 Year Old Hanging Coffins Of Ancient China uses hanging, coffins, ancient as its central frame. Historical documentaries interpret surviving evidence rather than simply replaying the past. Watch how archives, archaeology, expert interpretation and first-hand records are used, and note where uncertainty or competing explanations remain.

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Title
The 2,200 Year Old Hanging Coffins Of Ancient China
Category
History
Runtime
53 minutes
Language
English

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