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Ancient Megastructures (2011–2011) on National Geographic
About Ancient Megastructures
Ancient Megastructures ended on May 7, 2011, on National Geographic.
This series was a documentary that explored the engineering feats behind three famous ancient buildings: the Colosseum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and Chartres Cathedral. It provided an in-depth look at how these structures were conceived and built, highlighting the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the people from that era. Using advanced computer graphics and detailed reconstruction, the series brought to life the methods and challenges faced during their construction in a time without modern technology.
The show was a historical and engineering documentary that aired in 2011. It focused on the stories of the builders and the techniques they used to create some of the most iconic structures in history, emphasizing the cultural and technological context of their time. Each episode examined a different monument, revealing the complexity and scale of these ancient projects.
Ancient Megastructures episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2011 | S1·E9 | Istanbul's Hagia Sophia |
| April 30, 2011 | S1·E7 | Angkor Wat |
| April 23, 2011 | S1·E5 | Machu Picchu |
| April 16, 2011 | S1·E4 | Petra |
| April 9, 2011 | S1·E8 | The Alhambra |
| April 2, 2011 | S1·E6 | St. Paul's Cathedral |
| March 26, 2011 | S1·E1 | The Great Pyramid |
| March 19, 2011 | S1·E2 | Colosseum |
| March 12, 2011 | S1·E3 | Chartres Cathedral |