Ancient Superstructures - Season 2 - Eps 3: Hagia Sophia
In Turkey, at the intersection of Europe and Asia, lies a remarkable wonder of ancient engineering – the Hagia Sophia of Istanbul. Now archaeologists are using new technology to examine this monument at the satellite, aerial and molecular scales to unravel the mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. What incredible construction secrets are hidden in the heart of this monument? How was its gigantic dome and lavish interior designed? How was this immense puzzle pieced together over the centuries? Scientists are exploring water filled tunnels hidden deep under the building and are investigating its remarkable ability to remain standing even though builders constructed the monument on an active seismic fault. History, science, engineering, exposed as never before, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia finally reveals itself, on every scale.
About Ancient Superstructures
Title: Ancient Superstructures
First Air Date: 2020-11-01
Last Air Date: 2024-10-29
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.7/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 14
Network: histoire ZDF
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Pernel Media
Synopsis
"Ancient Superstructures“ reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye? This ground-breaking series takes a unique approach in delving into engineering mysteries behind the world’s most famous ancient structures, by observing them from different perspectives of scale. From satellite imagery and aerial views right down to macro and microscopic levels, each perspective reveals data that helps shed new light on historical and construction enigmas that have baffled historians for years.
