Lost Treasures of the Maya (2019)

About Lost Treasures of the Maya

"Lost Treasures of the Maya" is a captivating journey through history that offers glimpses into the ancient world of the Maya civilization. Using advanced Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, scientists are able to uncover hidden pyramids, palaces, and entire cities engulfed by the jungle. Each episode delves deep into their forgotten world, exploring not only the physical structures but also the culture, religion, and lifestyle of the ancient Maya civilization.

Making / Production

The series is produced by National Geographic. Wild Blue Media, that specializes in innovative, ambitious natural history and factual productions, was involved in capturing the ground-breaking archaeological findings in the most enthralling manner.

Actors

• Albert Lin: As the host and an explorer in the documentary, Albert Lin brings his excitement and curiosity to the forefront, making the discoveries come alive for the audience.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series uses Lidar technology, which can penetrate dense vegetation and reveal structures underneath.
• Many of the discovered structures were not known to exist before the work done for this series.
• Besides Maya relics, the team also discovered hundreds of non-Maya sites, indicating a thriving multicultural scene in pre-colonial Central America.

Awards

As of now, there is no record of any award received by the tv series "Lost Treasures of the Maya".

Quotes

• "It's the stuff of adventure novels, but it's real." - Albert Lin
• "This is not just about the Maya. This is about a completely interconnected, international world." - Albert Lin

Music, Soundtrack

• Lost Treasures of the Maya is known for its riveting and atmospheric soundtrack, adding intensity and depth to the narrative. Official details about the soundtrack or the production music are, however, not disclosed.