Ancient Megastructures (2011) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Ancient Megastructures online in HD.
Ancient Megastructures — Storyline
Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Alisdair Simpson
Ancient Megastructures — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-03-19 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | National Geographic |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (6 votes) |
Ancient Megastructures — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Colosseum (2011-03-19) — Follow the dramatic story behind the building of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome. The Romans used innovative technology that we still use today, but the money to pay for the project
- E2: The Great Pyramid (2011-03-26) — The Great Pyramid of Giza is 4,500 years old. It's the only ancient wonder of the world still standing. To cut and move the 2 million stones needed to build it would involve the wh
- E3: Chartres Cathedral (2011-03-12) — Building the Chartres Cathedral pushed construction techniques to the limit, but behind this engineering triumph lies a dark story of violence, political double-dealing and destruc
Season 2
- E1: The Alhambra (2008-01-01) — The Alhambra is the greatest example of Islamic military architecture in Europe. Sultan Muhammad I constructed this ingenious, impregnable fortress in 1238 amid treacherous politic
- E2: Istanbul's Hagia Sophia (2008-01-01) — Fiery Roman Emperor Justinian ordered the rebuilding of the great church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul almost 1500 years ago. Modern science now uncovers the secret to this vast gold
- E3: Petra (2008-01-01) — Carved into the side of a narrow gorge in the unforgiving deserts of Petra in modern day Jordan, the ancient Nabataeans turned engineering on its head to create their glorious roya
- E4: St. Paul's Cathedral (2008-01-01) — From the ashes of London's Great Fire in 1666 rises Christopher Wren's daring architectural vision. As England's first Baroque cathedral, St Paul's is an icon to rival the grandeur
- E5: Angkor Wat (2008-01-01) — Hidden deep in Cambodia's jungles, the temple of Angkor Wat is a towering monument to the Hindu god Vishnu, belying its origins as the mausoleum for a usurper king who murdered his
- E6: Machu Picchu (2008-01-01) — Built using techniques that surpass modern ones, the temples, altars and residences of Machu Picchu have resisted torrential rains, landslides and earth tremors since being abandon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Ancient Megastructures have? 2 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Where can I watch Ancient Megastructures? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
