Ancient Megastructures

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Ancient Megastructures

Synopsis

National Geographic Channel unlocks the secrets of revolutionary structures in a new series of Ancient Megastructures. Certain landmarks have captured the imagination and awe of modern-day architects and engineers around the world as they work to solve the mystery of how their ancient forebears were able to construct such beautiful, timeless and revolutionary structures with none of the machines and materials available to modern engineers. From the dreams that inspired them, to the blood and sweat that built them, discover the full story behind six magnificent structures that forever changed the landscape of architecture: Petra, Alhambra, St.Paul s Cathedral, Hagia Sophia, Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat.

Episodes

Season 2
  • The Alhambra

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    The Alhambra: Discover the engineering solutions and treacherous political betrayals that gave birth to what is arguably the most perfect example of Moorish architecture in existence.

  • Petra

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    Petra: In the unforgiving deserts of Jordan, wealthy traders turned engineering on its head to create one of the most magnificent monuments of ancient times, the Khazneh.

  • St Paul's Cathedral

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    St Paul's Cathedral: Discover how the architect Christopher Wren's vision for St Paul's was created as a centrepiece for a city that had been devastated by the Great Fire of London.

  • Istanbul's Hagia Sophia

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    Istanbul's Hagia Sophia: Discover how the Romans built the vast golden dome of the great church of Hagia Sophia, a feat which has astounded architects for centuries.

  • Machu Picchu

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    Verbal warning to be added re flashing images

  • Angkor Wat

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