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202055 minPGdocumentary

8.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Architecture Historical Events

Ancient Superstructures

202055 minPGdocumentary

8.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Advanced technologies like satellite imagery and microscopic analysis reveal the construction methods behind iconic monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge.

Architecture Historical Events

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Félicie Derville

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Advanced technologies like satellite imagery and microscopic analysis reveal the construction methods behind iconic monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge.

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Félicie Dervilledirector

Lemmy Constantine

Lemmy Constantinecast

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The Great Pyramid of Giza, Stonehenge, and the Colosseum stand as testaments to ancient engineering. Each episode of Ancient Superstructures focuses on one of these iconic monuments. The series uses satellite imagery and macro and microscopic analysis to reveal construction methods and materials from ancient civilizations. Insights into the historical significance of these structures provide context for their architectural innovations. The documentary aims to clarify the complexities involved in their creation.

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