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202150 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Ancient Apocalypse

202150 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Akkadian Empire, the Lost City of Helike, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Sea Peoples, the Maya Civilization, and Doggerland exemplify how natural disasters led to the collapse of great civilizations.

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The Akkadian Empire, the Lost City of Helike, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Sea Peoples, the Maya Civilization, and Doggerland exemplify how natural disasters led to the collapse of great civilizations.

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Joseph Kane

Joseph Kanedirector

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Lynne Carver

Lynne Carvercast

Douglas Fowley

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Civilizations such as the Akkadian Empire, the Lost City of Helike, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Maya Civilization, and Doggerland faced catastrophic collapses due to natural disasters and environmental changes. This six-part series examines the scientific explanations behind these historical events, exploring how powerful forces of nature led to the downfall of once-thriving societies. Each episode highlights the ruins left behind, prompting critical questions about the fragility of human achievement in the face of the natural world’s might.

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