Explore the secrets of the Great Wall from a new perspective

The documentary “Secrets Of The Great Wall | Ancient China From Above | National Geographic” showcases an exploration of China’s famous Great Wall from a new perspective.

Among an archaeological team, Allan Maca leads them on an adventurous mission to uncover the secrets of ancient China and uncovered its mysteries and wonders.

The host, Alan Maca, an archaeologist and expert in ancient civilizations, uses satellite technology to track the Great Wall from the rugged mountains of Jin Chanding to the Gobi Desert, a 500,000 square mile expanse in the far northwest of China.

Throughout the documentary, Maca meets with Chinese experts and archaeologists who are using cutting-edge science to investigate previously unknown cultures, lost cities, and devastating cataclysms.

They explore remote sections of the Great Wall, where massive defenses were erected by the Ming Dynasty to keep out the Mongols who had been attacking and pillaging China for centuries.

The satellite data reveals the meticulous engineering that went into building the Great Wall, including the around 25,000 watchtowers built by the Ming Dynasty, each providing a 360-degree view of the landscape.

Maca and his team discover mysterious openings along the base of the wall, which were previously unknown to experts, revealing that the wall is far more than a simple barrier – it is a complex military system.

As the team follows the Great Wall into the Gobi Desert, they discover a deep moat, walls up to 36 feet high, and watchtowers on every corner forming three layers of defense. Even if the enemy managed to breach the wall, there were traps designed to create devastating kill zones.

Overall, the documentary showcases the incredible engineering feats of ancient China, as well as the cutting-edge technology being used to uncover the secrets of the Great Wall.