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202151 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Ancient Engineering

202151 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

The series uses technological insights to reveal how ancient engineering feats were accomplished and their ongoing impact on modern engineering.

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The series uses technological insights to reveal how ancient engineering feats were accomplished and their ongoing impact on modern engineering.

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Umberto Lenzi

Umberto Lenzidirector

Andy J. Forestcast

Jeff Conorscast

Carlo Mucari

Carlo Mucaricast

Paki Valente

Paki Valentecast

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Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.

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