---
title: "Ancient China from Above"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ancient-china-from-above-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 107381
imdb_id: "tt12873166"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 5
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ancient China from Above (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ancient-china-from-above-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Ancient China from Above.
Year: 2020 (also mentions 2020–2023 in one source).
Genre: Documentary series.
Premise: Uses new satellite imagery, cutting-edge technology, high-tech drones, lasers, and satellite data to investigate China's ancient past from above.
Goal: Solve mysteries, explore secrets, reveal wonders, make brand-new discoveries, uncover hidden secrets, and solve enduring mysteries.
Content: Aerial footage of how earlier landscapes in China were shaped, including the Great Wall, Kublai Khan's legendary lost city, and a newly-discovered city from 4,000 years ago. It explores iconic sites, amazing treasures, and a long-lost kingdom.
People: Archaeologist Sam Willis, Allan Maca, Sarah Klassen, Ryan Kastner, Eric Lo.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Allan Maca** as *Self*
- **Sam Willis** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ancient China from Above online?
Ancient China from Above is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ancient China from Above worth watching?
Ancient China from Above holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Ancient China from Above, and how long does it take to binge?
Ancient China from Above spans 2 seasons and 5 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 3.8 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Ancient China from Above are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Ancient China from Above by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ancient China from Above — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107381)
- [Ancient China From Above (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12873166)
- [Ancient China from Above (TV Series 2020-2023) — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107381-ancient-china-from-above)
- [Ancient China From Above - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/ancient-china-from-above/cast/1030820221/)
- [Ancient China from Above - TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/49664/ancient-china-from-above)
- [Ancient China From Above 스트리밍](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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