Sacred Sites Season 1
Science and history docudrama · 2016
The first season of Sacred Sites investigates ancient shrines, temples and monuments through archaeology, historical research and scientific discoveries. Its six episodes examine Petra, the Knights Templar, Greek oracles, ancient Egypt, Chaco Canyon and Ireland.
Our role in Morocco
Line Producer in Morocco — Abdelhay Elanbassi
Morocco Film Production’s involvement in this project was led by Abdelhay Elanbassi as line producer in Morocco.
Project details
Production company: Tile Films
Broadcaster: Smithsonian Channel
Format: 6 × 51-minute episodes, in 4K UHD
Production period: 2014–2016
Release: 2016
Directors: Stephen Rooke and Ruán Magan
Producer: Laura Danaher
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Selected episode highlights
Tile Films lists Morocco Film Productions under Cast & Extras on the following episode pages.
Petra
An exploration of Petra and Hegra, examining evidence of women’s influence in ancient Nabataean society. Tile Films lists filming locations in Jordan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Ireland.
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Templars
The episode investigates the Knights Templar through historic sites and archival discoveries. Filming locations listed by Tile Films include France, Portugal, the UK, Israel, Morocco and Ireland.
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Oracles
A study of Delphi and other ancient oracles, exploring scientific theories connecting sacred sites with seismic activity and magnetism. Tile Films lists filming locations in Greece and Turkey.
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