Timewatch - S09E06: The Sipan Affair

Name: The Sipan Affair
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1990-10-03
Duration: 1 h

Oct 03, 1990DocumentarySeason 9, Episode 6

In January 1987 a band of grave robbers broke into a royal tomb at Sipan in northern Peru. The treasure they plundered was worth millions. Within months it had been smuggled by way of London to Los Angeles. Timewatch examines the international trade in antiquities, and uncovers a tale of ancient gold and modern greed.

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Timewatch S09E06 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "The Sipan Affair" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1990-10-03, this episode is part of Season 9 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In January 1987 a band of grave robbers broke into a royal tomb at Sipan in northern Peru. The treasure they plundered was worth millions. Within months it had been smuggled by way of London to Los Angeles. Timewatch examines the international trade...