Returning to Babylon -
secrets of the dead

Discover the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest lost cities: Nineveh. Why did this great city disappear? And could it also be the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the last lost wonder of the ancient world? By mixing emotional and inspiring human stories, with remarkable archaeological breakthroughs and cutting-edge forensics, this film shows how new discoveries are helping Iraqis reclaim their remarkable history, and uncovering the most complete picture of ancient Nineveh ever - capital of one of the greatest civilizations and the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 2104

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About Secrets of the Dead:

Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions.

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