Unearthed
2016 · Science · 60 min · 11 seasons
S11E06 · Olous: Lost City of the Ancients
Mon, 21 Aug, 12:00 pm
The lost city of Olous, a great metropolis along the north coast of Crete, lies submerged in the Mediterranean. Archaeologists uncover its secrets using pioneering technology and CGI reconstruction.
About
Unearthed decodes mysteries and combines scientific investigations with CGI animation to reveal the hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the globe -- ancient and present-day. The show explores how they were designed, built, used, and in some cases, lost and rediscovered. At critical points in each episode, stunning "blow apart" CGI animation deconstructs the structures to reveal hidden anatomy while exploring the secret history of each edifice, immersing us in the age and culture in which they were constructed.
Archeologists travel to various parts of the world, in search of ancient secrets of mysterious civilizations. From the tallest pyramids to an underwater city, experts take viewers on an unforgettable journey.
Unearthed fuses elements of engineering, history, geology, and archaeology, revealing the deepest secrets of each structure. We'll see the latest technology used to solve mysteries such as how the Parthenon still stands against earthquakes; how sticky rice was used to build the Great Wall of China; and what sacred secret lies beneath the Mayan temples of Chichen Itza.
They may be older structures, but scientists and archaeologists use the latest technology including LiDAR scanning, X-ray imaging, carbon dating, and 3D printing techniques to reveal secrets of the past in ways that weren't possible before. Unearthed shows the future of science and technology are key to understanding our past, and without these developments, we wouldn't be able to unravel some of the world's greatest mysteries.
Episodes
- E01
The Lost Empire of Palmyra
Mon, 17 July· 60 minPalmyra: the pearl of the Syrian desert. Why was this glorious city built here? Experts return to the site since it was extensively damaged by the terrorist organization ISIS from 2015 to 2017 and use CGI reconstruction to reveal the secrets of Palmyra's ancient engineers.
- E02
Mystery of Egypt's Zodiac Temple: Secrets of Dendera
Mon, 24 July· 60 minThe Dendera Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Experts decipher its mystifying zodiac images and uncover the ceremonial events that took place at this sacred site, and stunning CGI rebuilds this grand complex in its prime.
- E03
Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
Mon, 31 July· 60 minThe magnificent tomb of Alexander the Great, the Soma in Alexandria, Egypt, mysteriously vanishes from history and becomes a legend. Using CGI, investigators piece together the evidence to reveal where his tomb lies and what it might look like.
- E04
Sunken City of Helike: The Hunt for the Real Atlantis
Mon, 7 Aug· 60 minLocated along the Gulf of Corinth, the Greek city of Helike vanished in 373 B.C.; archaeologists believe they've found the ruins of the great lost metropolis. Using CGI, experts re-create the city's final moments and reveal its links to the greatest lost land of all -- Atlantis.
- E05
Secrets of the Lost Sphinxes
Mon, 14 Aug· 60 minThe Avenue of the Sphinxes has been unearthed in modern Luxor (the ancient capital city of Thebes) with the most extensive excavation in Egyptian history. This avenue connects Karnak Temple with Luxor Temple, where sphinxes and ram-headed statues line both sides. The ancient Opet Festival celebrated the annual flooding of the Nile and included a ritual procession following this path. Using cutting-edge CGI, investigators reveal the hidden secrets of the sphinxes.
- E06
Olous: Lost City of the Ancients
Mon, 21 Aug· 60 minThe lost city of Olous, a great metropolis along the north coast of Crete, lies submerged in the Mediterranean. Archaeologists uncover its secrets using pioneering technology and CGI reconstruction.
Cast
Steven Kearney
Narrator