Ancient Invisible Cities

Ancient Invisible Cities

Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.

Documentary

Seasons

Athens

1. Athens

Air Date: 2018-08-28

Professor Darius Arya uses scanning technology to reveal the hidden secrets of ancient Athens. Watch as he investigates the story of the city that gave the world democracy.

Cairo

2. Cairo

Air Date: 2018-09-04

Darius Arya explores the Great Pyramid of Giza and the first pyramid ever built. He takes us through a hidden Roman fortress and discovers a well deep in the rock below the Arabic citadel of Saladin.

Istanbul

3. Istanbul

Air Date: 2018-09-11

Join an extraordinary journey through the treasures of Istanbul, Turkey. With many of its secrets concealed or underground, Darius Arya turns to the latest 3D imaging technology to see the city as no human eye ever could.

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Rating

8.2/10

Release Date

2018-08-28

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

BBC Studios

BBC Studios