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Ancient Superstructures

Ancient Superstructures

Ancient Superstructures

2020 3 Seasons 14 Episodes ⭐ 8.7 Documentary

"Ancient Superstructures“ reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye? This ground-breaking series takes a unique approach in delving into engineering mysteries behind the world’s most famous ancient structures, by observing them from different perspectives of scale. From satellite imagery and aerial views right down to macro and microscopic levels, each perspective reveals data that helps shed new light on historical and construction enigmas that have baffled historians for years.

"Ancient Superstructures“ reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye? This ground-breaking series takes a unique approach in delving into engineering mysteries behind the world’s most famous ancient structures, by observing them from different perspectives of scale. From satellite imagery and aerial views right down to macro and microscopic levels, each perspective reveals data that helps shed new light on historical and construction enigmas that have baffled historians for years.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Mont Saint-Michel

In France, on the coast of Normandy, in a vast bay swept by the most powerful tide in Europe, stands the Mont-Saint-Mich

EP 2

Petra, The Desert Rose

Nestled in the Jordanian desert, Petra is regarded as the Eighth Wonder Of The World. Forgotten for centuries, this city

EP 3

The Great Wall Of China

On the planet’s largest continent, in Asia, the Great Wall of China spans the country from East to West: but this enig

EP 4

Machu Picchu

Erected at 2430 meters high on a rocky crest in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the city of Machu Picchu remains in the

EP 1

The Louvre

In the very centre of Paris stands a remarkable wonder of engineering - the Louvre. This super-sized structure is today

EP 2

Angkor Wat

Hidden in the tropical jungle of Cambodia is the largest religious structure ever built - the majestic temple of Angkor

EP 3

Hagia Sophia

In Turkey, at the intersection of Europe and Asia, lies a remarkable wonder of ancient engineering – the Hagia Sophia

EP 4

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th Century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his late wife. The extraordin

EP 1

The Holy Sepulchre - The Sacred Shield

This episode reveals the secrets of the Holy Sepulchre, the most sacred Christian site in the world. Every year, the sit

EP 2

The Sphinx of Giza - Carving the Lion King

The Sphinx is the most monumental ancient sculpture in the world. Half-man, half-lion, this monument arouses the curiosi

EP 3

Tikal - The Jungle City

This episode sheds light on Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of pre-Columbian Mayan civi

EP 4

Chambord - The Jewel of the Loire

This episode takes us to the heart of Chambord, the largest and most iconic French castle. Designed on the medieval mode

EP 5

Chichen Itza - The Mystic Maya City

This new episode tells the story of the incredible site of Chichen Itza, in Mexico. Considered as one of the New Seven W

EP 6

Notre Dame - Build To Survive

In this episode, we discover Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most popular cathedrals in the world. Notre-Dame attracts 1

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