
Synopsis:
In the early 1970s construction workers near Changsha, China, unearthed the tomb of aristocrat Xin Zhui. The tomb was filled with precious and wonderful objects, but it was the 2000-year-old body that astounded the world's scientists. It is arguably the best preserved ancient human ever found. How did the morticians of the time achieve such a result?
Duration: 1 hour
Production Deal: Co-produced with National Geographic, Saint Thomas Productions and Viewpoint Communication
HD Version: No
3D Version: No
Program Licensing: Available subject to current licenses.