Summary Greatness, Fall, and Rebirth: At the beginning of the fifth century, China is in disarray. The Xiongnu warlord Juqu Mengxun breaks through the fortress walls and captures Dunhuang. Together with the Indian Buddhist monk Dharmaksema, he begins to build magnificent cave temples at Mogao. In 655, Wu Zetian becomes empress of the Tang Empire. Women gain greater freedom and Buddhism spreads to Japan and Korea. But despite progress, decline threatens.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Unknown
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 3, 2020
Countries of origin : China
Official sites : Principal Broadcasting Channel
Language : English
Summary Greatness, Fall, and Rebirth: At the beginning of the fifth century, China is in disarray. The Xiongnu warlord Juqu Mengxun breaks through the fortress walls and captures Dunhuang. Together with the Indian Buddhist monk Dharmaksema, he begins to build magnificent cave temples at Mogao. In 655, Wu Zetian becomes empress of the Tang Empire. Women gain greater freedom and Buddhism spreads to Japan and Korea. But despite progress, decline threatens.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 3, 2020
Countries of origin : China
Official sites : Principal Broadcasting Channel
Language : English
