Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed Episode 1: Athens | Ancient History Documentary

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The small hamlet, as it was in its early days, was established on abandoned land in 3,000 BC. But in the 5th century BC, led by Pericles, it would be transformed into one of the greatest ancient cities. Athens would be the showcase of ancient Greek civilisation, a brilliant and unique civilisation whose influence would pass down through the ages. Let us discover how its magnificent architectural treasures reveal to us the lives of those who lived at the time, starting with the Parthenon, a monumental temple that was built in barely 15 years, followed by the Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Acropolis. These buildings and places bear witness to the technical perfection, the beauty, and the modernity of the spirit of the civilisation that invented democracy. Around the agora, a place for debating, laws, and ideas, other magnificent buildings would allow for arts and Athens to flourish, the latter turning itself towards the sea, with the creation of the spectacular port of Piraeus, capable of housing the western world's most fearful sailing fleet.

Athens, Alexandria, Tikal and Rome: these legendary cities are some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. And yet, they still have not revealed all their secrets.
Built as temples of knowledge, these extraordinary cities were the beating heart of the ancient world. How did they come up to life? What was it like to live there? How did they become such centers of learning and invention?
From the 5th century BC to the Roman Empire, this compelling documentary series will bring back to life the greatest ancient cities at the height of their powers. Combining stunning CGI reconstructions with contemporary footage of the vestiges of these sites, and with the contribution of renowned experts, this series sheds a new light on these architectural treasures and lost civilizations that laid the foundations of our modern world.

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