Ancient Superstructures reveals the secrets behind the Great Wall of China, Petra, the Incan Machu Picchu and the French island ‘Le Mont Saint-Michel’.
Scrutinised for centuries, these marvels remain shrouded in mystery.
By observing them at different scales – satellite imagery and macro and microscopic levels – this ground-breaking series sheds new light on construction enigmas.
In the first episode, The silhouette of Mont Saint Michel is known throughout the world. Constructed for over a thousand years, the site is visited by 3 million tourists each year and still holds many secrets.
Using the most recent technology, experts scrutinise this ancient wonder on all scales to try to unravel its mysteries.