Looted treasures, shattered terracottas, and the lost city of Atlantis – Africa’s forgotten masterpieces resurface.The story follows the Nok terracottas and the Ilé-Ifè bronzes, two of Nigeria’s most remarkable archaeological legacies. From illegal excavations and the lost knowledge of the Nok culture to the rise of Ilé-Ifè, the first metropolis of sub-Saharan Africa, the films reveal forgotten riches and confront the impact of colonization. Nigerian and international researchers shed new light on glorious and tragic chapters of Nigeria’s past.Episodic BreakdownEp 1: The Nok Terracotta SculpturesEp 2: The Ife Bronzes
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