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The Best Episodes of Ancient Megastructures Season 1

Every episode of Ancient Megastructures Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ancient Megastructures Season 1!

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Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ancient Megastructures Season 1 Episode 1 - The Colosseum
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #1 - The Colosseum

    S1:E1

    Follow the dramatic story behind the building of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome. The Romans used innovative technology that we still use today, but the money to pay for the project enslaved the nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ancient Megastructures Season 1 Episode 2 - The Great Pyramid
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #2 - The Great Pyramid

    S1:E2

    The Great Pyramid of Giza is 4,500 years old. It's the only ancient wonder of the world still standing. To cut and move the 2 million stones needed to build it would involve the whole Egyptian state.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ancient Megastructures Season 1 Episode 3 - Chartres Cathedral
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Chartres Cathedral

    S1:E3

    Building the Chartres Cathedral pushed construction techniques to the limit, but behind this engineering triumph lies a dark story of violence, political double-dealing and destruction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Colosseum" is the best rated episode of "Ancient Megastructures" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2011. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Great Pyramid".