Treasure Seekers — Season 1, Episode 12: China's Frozen Desert
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
A Chinese monk's description of oasis cities during a 7th Century pilgrimage would prove invaluable to another explorer more than 1000 years later. Sir Aurel Stein found cities buried in sand and a 1000 year-old Buddhist library in near-perfect condition.
About Treasure Seekers
This is a tale of hidden treasure and the scientific shaping of our past, told through the stories of the adventures and discoveries of great archaeologists.