Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom (2001)
In the 19th century, as it became aware of the colonial designs of European power on central Asia, Tibet expelled westerners and closed its frontiers. As its isolation deepened, so did Tibet's allure and mystique. But in the early 1900s, Francis Younghusband, a British colonialist, managed to penetrate the hidden city of Lhasa and bring to an end the country's years of isolation.
Director: Graham Townsley
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Cast
- Gavin MacFadyen - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Graham Townsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom about?
- In the 19th century, as it became aware of the colonial designs of European power on central Asia, Tibet expelled westerners and closed its frontiers. As its isolation deepened, so did Tibet's allure and mystique. But in the early 1900s, Francis Younghusband, a British colonialist, managed to penetrate the hidden city of Lhasa and bring to an end the country's years of isolation.
- Who directed Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom?
- Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom was directed by Graham Townsley.
- Who stars in Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom?
- Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom stars Gavin MacFadyen.
- How long is Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom?
- Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom?
- Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom produced?
- Treasure Seekers: Tibet's Hidden Kingdom was produced in United States of America.