Ancient Megastructures

Ancient Megastructures


Episodes
The Alhambra
+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
+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
+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
+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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Angkor Wat
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