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Ancient Megastructures the Complete Series
Each episode of the ABC’s excellent series
Ancient Megastructures comprises a 50-minute exposé of one of the
most awe-inspiring structures ever created by man. Drawing on the
expertise of numerous professors, historians, engineers and other
specialists, the series paints a vivid picture of the planning and
execution of these timeless monuments.
Comprising all nine episodes of the series
over three discs, the present set consists of the following:
Volume One
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres
(France)
The Colosseum (Italy)
The Great Pyramid (Egypt)
Volume Two
Petra (Jordan)
Alhambra (Spain)
St Paul’s Cathedral (Britain)
Volume Three
Haggia Sophia (Turkey)
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
This is an first rate series, with strong
visuals and a soaring Dolby Digital 2.0 audio track, and all in all
Ancient Megastructures provides a polished and enlightening glimpse
at the architectural marvels of the past. The re-enactments, narration
and overall attention to detail are impressive, and anyone with more
than a passing interest in history or engineering will find much to
recommend it. The background to each of the constructions, as well as
their historical context and religious significance is also brought to
light in impressive detail, and each episode proves comprehensive,
satisfying and awe-inspiring.
Apect Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: Descriptive subtitles for the
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