Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 9 episodes
S1 E1The Colosseum
Mar 19, 2011
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.
S1 E2The Great Pyramid
Mar 26, 2011
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.
S1 E3Chartres Cathedral
Mar 12, 2011
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Ancient Megastructures?
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- How many seasons of Ancient Megastructures are there?
- Ancient Megastructures has 2 seasons and 9 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Ancient Megastructures?
- Ancient Megastructures has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 26, 2011.
- Who stars in Ancient Megastructures?
- Ancient Megastructures stars Alisdair Simpson, Peter Harlowe, Suleiman Farajat, Shaher Rababe'h, Charles R. Ortloff.
