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Silk Road, The: DVD Collection (1988)
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An Ancient World Of Adventure
For thousands of years, the fabled Silk Road, as traveled by Marco Polo, was the link between the people of Europe and the vast riches of mysterious China.Spanning the deserts, grasslands, and seas between Istanbul and the major cities of China, the Silk Road witnessed an ongoing parade of goods and traders, carrying with them their art, religion, and culture.The impact of the Silk Road is immeasurable - giants such as Alexander the Great and tyrants such as Genghis Khan created our world's history while striding along its path!
Now, the Silk Road comes alive, in all its glorious colors, sounds, and historical drama, in an unparalleled documentary achievement.The first co-production of China Central TV and the outside world, this series was ten years in the making, and produced at a cost exceeding $50 million.The entrancing soundtrack made the composer/performer Kitaro a worldwide star, and has sold millions of records to date.Silk Road has been aired to huge critical acclaim in over 25 countries, and remains to this day the highest rated documentary series in Japan's television history.
Episode 1: Glories Of Ancient Chang-An
See the incredible Clay Army of the emperor that built the Great Wall.Visit the world's largest tomb, China's most hallowed Buddhist temple, and examine hidden underground murals.
Episode 2: A Thousand Kilometers Beyond The Yellow River
Cross the Yellow River and gaze at the giant Buddha before entering secret caves.You will pass the battlegrounds of the Huns and stroll the streets of an ancient citadel town.
Episode 3: The Art Gallery In The Desert
Tour the world-famous Ma-gao Caves -- over 500 caves containing 3,000 murals and statues dating from 366 AD -- in the middle of the Gobi Desert!
Episode 4: The Dark Castle
In the Gobi Desert, encounter the famous ghost castle that was obliterated by Genghis Khan, and is believed by the Chinese to be cursed.
Episode 5: In Search Of The Kingdom Of Lou-Lan
In a military zone normally forbidden to visitors, you will uncover a lost kingdom buried over a millennium ago, and uncover an ancient mummy.
Episode 6: Across The Taklamakan Desert
Cross the Taklamakan Desert, "The place from which nothing living returns."After losing your way in the 120 degree heat, you will stumble into an ancient ruin, and then risk a night escape.
Episode 7: Khotan - Oasis Of Silk And Jade
Search the Kun-Lun Mountains for one of the most prized substances in the world: jade.Witness master rug weavers working with techniques mastered thousands of years ago.
Episode 8: A Heat Wave Called Turfan
Witness the balance of nature.Above are the Fire Mountains, where the average summer temperature is well above 100 degrees.Below, cool water flows.
Episode 9: Through The Tian Shan Mountains By Rail
A 300 mile journey in less than an hour
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