Ancient Megastructures 2011

Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    2011

    3 episodes

    Season 1 of Ancient Megastructures premiered on March 19, 2011.

  • Poster for Season 2

    Season 2

    2008

    6 episodes

    Season 2 of Ancient Megastructures premiered on January 1, 2008.

    From the dreams that inspired them, to the blood and sweat that built them, the new season unveils the full story behind six magnificent structures that forever changed the landscape of architecture: Petra, Alhambra, St.Paul’s Cathedral, Hagia Sophia, Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat.