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The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China
The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China

The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China

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Dan Snow, Dr Alice Roberts and Dr Albert Lin investigate a series of earth-shattering discoveries at a mighty tomb guarded by the Terracotta Warriors in China.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

16 October 2016

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alice Roberts

Alice Roberts

Herself - Presenter

Dan Snow

Dan Snow

Himself - Presenter

Albert Yu-Min Lin

Albert Yu-Min Lin

Himself - Presenter

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