About Uncovering The Ancient Secrets Of An Extinct Chinese Tribe | Hanging Coffins Of 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 a effort by scientists to understand and preserve these mysterious coffins.
Uncovering The Ancient Secrets Of An Extinct Chinese Tribe | Hanging Coffins Of China is presented by Real History. Its listed runtime is 53 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
As a history documentary, Uncovering The Ancient Secrets Of An Extinct Chinese Tribe | Hanging Coffins Of China uses uncovering, ancient, secrets 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
- Uncovering The Ancient Secrets Of An Extinct Chinese Tribe | Hanging Coffins Of China
- Category
- History
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Real History
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