Ancient Megastructures

2011•8.5/10

Documentary

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8.5/10(6)

Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.

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Production

Parallax Film Productions, DSP, Parthenon Entertainment, National Geographic

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 19, 2011

Last Aired

March 26, 2011

Networks

National Geographic

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Colosseum

Air date: 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 enslaved the nation.

The Great Pyramid

Air date: 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 whole Egyptian state.

Chartres Cathedral

Air date: 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 destruction.