Ancient builders of the Amazon

DVD 2023

Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks.

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Amazon River Valley History

Archaeological expeditions Amazon River Valley

Excavations (Archaeology) Amazon River Valley

Indigenous peoples South America Amazon River Valley Antiquities

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Nova Nova (Television program). Ancient builders of the Amazon DVD

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ISBN:

9781531715700

Description:

1 videodisc (55 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
polychrome
digital
optical
wide screen
NTSC
video file
DVD video
region 1

Target Audience Note:

E
Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated

Other Title:

Nova. Ancient builders of the Amazon

Notes:

"Described video (for the visually impaired) is available as a secondary audio track"--Container
"SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--container
Originally released as episodes of a television progam in 2023
Title from container
Narrated by Eileen Galindo
DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic
For private home use only
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
Described video for the blind and visually impaired
Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)
Audio track in English, captions in English, accessible audio track in English

Control Number:

3249265

UPC:

841887047456

Other Authors:

Aparico, Linith, television producer
Cahalane, Laurie, television producer
Galindo, Eileen, narrator
PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher
Townsley, Graham, screenwriter, television producer, television director

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