Ancient Megacities

Ancient Megacities

Documentary 2013

Available on Prime Video

Explore the ancient wonders of Troy, Carthage, and Persepolis; mega-cities crafted by ingenious builders. Archaeologists seek answers to lingering mysteries as we delve into their epic designs and architectural marvels. Discover how these cities enabled dominance and unravel the enigma of their disappearance in this captivating series.

Documentary 2013

Starring Paul Bandey

EPISODE 1

Carthage: One City, Two Empires

In the 9th century BC, Phoenicians built Carthage, a grand city at Mediterranean trade crossroads, set to be their empire's capital. After the Third Punic War, Carthage fell to Rome. Hadrian's task: ensure year-round water supply.

44 min · 4 Apr 2024
EPISODE 2

Troy: Birth of a Myth

Exploring Troy's masterpiece of defensive architecture atop Turkey's Hissarlik hill rebuilt nine times. Secrets inspired by the Iliad explain its fall.

44 min · 11 Apr 2024
EPISODE 3

Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness

Uncovering mysteries and witnessing the tragic destruction of centuries of brilliance, opulence, and empire in a Middle East Garden of Eden.

44 min · 18 Apr 2024

Paul Bandey

Actor
Fabrice Buyschaert

Director
Fabrice Buyschaert

Writer

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Ancient Megacities

DOCUMENTARY

Explore the ancient wonders of Troy, Carthage, and Persepolis; mega-cities crafted by ingenious builders. Archaeologists seek answers to lingering mysteries as we delve into their epic designs and architectural marvels. Discover how these cities enabled dominance and unravel the enigma of their disappearance in this captivating series.

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Studio: HISTOIR
Released: 2013

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)