Unearthed - The Mystery of the Shaman Woman

2024

53m

8.5

8.5/10

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Overview

One of the most significant cases in European archaeology is the grave of the shaman woman of Bad Dürrenberg, a key finding of the last hunter-gatherer groups. From a time when there were no written records, this site was first researched by the Nazis, who saw a physically strong male warrior from an ‘original Aryan race’ in the buried person. It was, in fact, the most powerful woman of her time. The latest research shows that she was dark-skinned, had physical deformities, and was a spiritual leader. The documentary – using high-end CGI and motion capture – compares the researchers of the Nazi era, who misrepresented and instrumentalised their findings, to today’s researchers, who meticulously compile findings and evidence, and use cross- disciplinary methods to examine and evaluate them. It also substantiates the theory of the powerful roles women played in prehistoric times. The story of this woman, buried with a baby in her arms, still fascinates us 9,000 years after her death.

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Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies

south & browse ZDF ARTE ZDF Studios

Production Countries

Germany

Spoken Languages

English French German

Keywords

anthropology prehistory anthropologist archaeological dig prehistoric man forensic archaeology architecture history sepultura history of mankind history and legacy documentary human history anthropologie

Quick Facts

Original Title	Das Grab der Schamanin - Ein Geheimnis aus der Steinzeit
Release Date	June 22, 2024
Status	Released
Language	DE
IMDb ID	tt32858195
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