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Bolivian Ruins: UNESCO To Search Ancient Findings

Bolivian Ruins: UNESCO To Search Ancient Findings
Clip: 426128_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1749
Original Film: 039-053-02
HD: N/A
Location: Bolivia
Timecode: 00:30:13 - 00:31:24

UNESCO sends archeologist to the ancient Incan ruins of Tiwanaku in Bolivia, also known as Tiahuanacu, where articles of a lost civilization perhaps three to nine thousand years old, have already been found. The square mile excavation yields new discoveries, daily. CU of stone carving of a civilization that existed long ago is pre-Incan. Stone carving as a whole with scenery of the scenic Bolivian country side in the background. LS of Archaeologist standing on an ancient wall pieced together by man with bricks. High Angle Shot - Square mile excavation pit as achaeologist working along with students and native people. Two archaeologist looking at a recovered vase, about 99% of the vase is still intact. CUS - A ceramic head. Medium LS - Around 75 to 100 men have a large rope tied around a stone slab that refuses to budge. Various CUS of Bolivian soldiers are methodically moving a 3-ton block up hill. The men pull on ropes to drag the huge slab of stone uphill. CUS - The famous Sun Gate that once was covered with gold before an expedition from Spain arrived. High Angle Shot - Looking down at an excavated site, perhaps it was once a meeting place or place of worship.