Episode of Series “International zone”
In every continent there are milestones which mark humanity’s progress from pre-history to the age of the atom. From the temples in Cambodia to the Cathedral in Chartres, these creations stand as a common treasure. Today the temples of Nubia are threatened with inundation by the waters soon to rise at the Aswan Dam; Unesco has called for a worldwide effort to save them.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
29057
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cathedrals
Crafts & Visual Arts → Temples
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Cathedrals
History → Antiquities - Collection and preservation
History → Cathedrals
History → Civilization - History
History → Historic buildings - Conservation and restoration
History → Historic sites
History → History
History → Temples
History → United Nations
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)