Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen. On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire. Noted historians and Egyptologists reveal the highly advanced construction techniques used to create such wonders as:
The Sphinx - what secrets lie behind its silent gaze?
Hatshepsut's Temple - why was the face of the Pharaoh erased?
The Valley of the Kings - how did the Pharaoh reach the afterlife?
Karnak Temple Complex - who tore it apart?
Temple of Ramses the Great - how could it vanish for thousands of years?
Extra Features: Cleopatra; Treasures of Tutankhamen.
Disc 4: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenged their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions. On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed.
Includes:
The Pyramid of Giza - the last of the Seven Wonders still standing.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - a monument to love.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - the largest temple ever built by Ancient Greeks.
The Pharos of Alexandria - once the tallest building on Earth.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - the greatest and grandest work in Greek sculpture.
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