In the heart of Mexico City lie the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tlatelolco. A massive pyramid at the city center marks the final resting place of ancient Mesoamerican kings.
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
Out of Egypt: Aztec Ruins
In the heart of Mexico City lie the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tlatelolco. A massive pyramid at the city center marks the final resting place of ancient Mesoamerican kings.
Added: Aug 23, 2009
Views: 4974 Views
Runtime: 01:52
Related Videos
-
The Moche DecapitatorAn ancient culture called the Moche flourished on the north coast of Peru from 100 to 800 A.D. See the ruins with Kara Cooney.Out of Egypt (01:06)
-
Sacrificial CoconutHinduism is the third most popular religion on the planet. Kara Cooney explores one of its sacred rituals.
Out of Egypt (01:41)
-
Ancient ViolenceKara Cooney explores the funerary temple of Rameses III and interprets violent tendancies of ancient Egyptians.
Out of Egypt (01:08)
-
Saintly RelicsA relic is the preserved flesh and bone of a sacred being. When did this practice originate? Kara Cooney investigates.
Out of Egypt (01:02)
-
The Pain of Santa RosaThrough physical pain, Santa Rosa sought to be as close to God as possible.
Out of Egypt (01:19)
-
Baboon NecropolisSealed off to protect the tomb from looters, the Baboon Necropolis has not been accessed since the 1990's. Enter Kara Cooney.
Out of Egypt (01:12)
-
Mayan SacrificeThe ancient city of Palenque reveals much about Mayan rituals of human sacrifice.
Out of Egypt (01:23)
-
Explore a Mayan PyramidEgyptologist Kara Cooney explores the tomb of the ancient Mayan king Palenque.
Out of Egypt (01:40)
-
Egyptian PyramidsWhat is the significance of the pyramid shape? There are striking similarities in function and purpose of pyramids around the world. Egyptologist Kara Cooney investigates.
Out of Egypt (01:46)
-
Ancient LaborersPyramids served as a final resting place for ancient kings as well as a transformational device that turned them into gods. Tens of thousands of laborers were recruited to build these massive monuments.
Out of Egypt (01:33)
-
The Beauty of DeathThe Capuchin Order celebrates the beauty of death. Kara Cooney visit their crypt and explores the remains of thousands of monks.
Out of Egypt (01:43)
-
Egypt and Pop CultureWhy does ancient Egyptian culture still influence society today? Kara Cooney gives us three reasons why.
Out of Egypt (02:05)
You Might Also Like
-
Inside the PyramidKarl goes inside an Egyptian pyramid to join a session of meditation that is based on Atlantean magic used to honor aliens. But nobody told him he'd be inside a tomb!
An Idiot Abroad (01:58)
-
Let There Be Light AftershowThis aftershow begins with, "You guys didn't test the same kind of beaten mirror used in the Mummy; isn't that a problem?" and ends with Jamie revealing his childhood dream. DO NOT MISS IT.
MythBusters (03:59)
-
You Light Up My TombFind out whether you should reach for polished metal or a glass mirror next time you're exploring a deep underground tomb without a flashlight.
MythBusters (02:16)
-
The Sound of FailureSee what happens when Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman think like ancient archaeologists -- and summer blockbuster heroes -- tasked with exploring a deep, dark underground tomb.
MythBusters (01:48)
-
CairoThe building of Al-Azhar Park project in Cairo, is Egypt's way of creating urban green space and a recreational outlet for its citizens.
City Shorts (01:31)
-
More Powerful Than Cleopatra?Hatshepsut, a woman, ruled Egypt during a time of great prosperity. Dr. Kara Cooney talks about this unprecedented situation in Egypt's history.
Hatshepsut (02:40)
-
Finding the TombThe heavy cover is removed and director Simcha Jacobovici enters the tomb for the first time.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (02:47)
-
Using the Robot CamDirector Simcha Jacobovici and crew film a possible tomb site using a robotic fiber optic camera.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (02:06)
-
Simcha Interview - Part 4The director tells how the critical turning point in the investigation came with the discovery of the "second" Mary.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (03:09)
-
Simcha Interview - Part 3Simcha tells how it's his job to report the story and let the scientists and theologians debate the facts.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (01:42)
-
Simcha Interview -Part 1The film's director explains about how he first became involved with the quest for the Jesus family tomb.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (04:44)
-
The StoryExecutive Producer Anthony Geffen discusses the appeal of Rameses the Great's story.
Reconstructing Rameses (01:29)
Advertisement
Featured Playlist
The Aftershow
The MythBusters answer viewer questions and respond to criticism about past episodes. (07:21:00)
Shop Discovery Channel
-
our sites
-
video
mobile
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
