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Sacred Sites

  • 2016 –2021
  • Returning series
  • TV-PG

This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed.

Seasons
2
Episodes
13
Episode length
~51m
First aired
Sep 12, 2016
Networks
Smithsonian Channel
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Sacred Sites

Cast information is not available.

Where to Stream Sacred Sites by Country

United States
Streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+, PhiloRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on The Great Courses Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Amazon Video
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on Smithsonian Channel Amazon Channel, The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on Paramount+

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Seasons

  • Poster for Season 1 of Sacred Sites

    Season 1

    Sep 12, 2016

    5 episodes

    Was the remarkable mountain-carved city of Petra once ruled by women? Did the Knights Templar belong to an obscure cult that worshipped John the Baptist? Did the Pueblo civilization of Chaco Canyon practice cannibalism? Sacred Sites spans the globe to visit some of the world's most remarkable ancient religious structures. Through recent archaeological discoveries and scientific breakthroughs, we offer fresh insights into the civilizations that built these sites, and examine their sometimes controversial, taboo practices.

  • Poster for Season 2 of Sacred Sites

    Season 2

    Aug 13, 2018

    8 episodes

    Did the legendary King Arthur actually exist? Where did the Nazis look to try and justify their Aryan ideology? What caused the disappearance of ancient Malta's Temple People? Get answers to these questions and more on visits to some of the world's most mysterious historic structures, and gain new insights into the civilizations that built them through recent archaeological discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.

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