The Cradles of Culture

Name: The Cradles of Culture
Released: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra, the Bride of the Desert, as well as sites in Syria that no longer exist due to war, but which were captured prior to their destruction by our filmmakers.

2010 · 27m

EPISODE 1

Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers

Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra, the Bride of the Desert, as well as sites in Syria that no longer exist due to war, but which were captured prior to their destruction by our filmmakers.
EPISODE 2

Cesky Krumlov and Holasovice

Historical treasures abound in Cesky Krumlov, a city of great diversity located in the southern region of the of the Czech Republic; due North of Cesky Krumlov is Holasovice, designated a World Heritage Site in 1998.
EPISODE 3

Madagascar Rainforest and Ambohimanga

Discover the royal hill and traditional fortified settlement of Ambohimanga, a sacred mound strongly associated with Madagascar's national identity. It is a place of pilgrimage for many people who travel here from Madagascar, and beyond.
EPISODE 5

Petra and Quseir Amra

Petra was once the flourishing capital of the Nabataeans; Quseir 'Amra, the best-known desert castle on Earth, is an important example of early Islamic culture and architecture.
EPISODE 6

Mont Saint Michel and Nancy Palaces

The legendary delights of Normandy's Mont-Saint-Michel Island, and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy, France.
EPISODE 7

Borobudur and Prambanan

Journey to Indonesia to visit a pair of exceptional Buddhist buildings: Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple.