Learning on ScreenSeven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Pharos of Alexandria
- Synopsis
- John Romer ventures to the sites of two ancient cities created by Alexander the Great - cities that were considered among the most beautiful and unusual the world has ever seen. He also explores the culture and environment that created several of the seven wonders.
This episode examines two unparalleled testaments to the power of the era: The Pharos at Alexandria, which stood more than 300 feet, making it the tallest structure of its time, and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which was considered one of the greatest tombs ever created. The Mausoleum’s perimeter was not decorated with icons of ancient gods, as was the custom of the time, but with ennobled and enlarged figures of real people. - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2005
- Year of production
- 1994
- Subjects
- Archaeology; Classical studies; History
- Keywords
- Alexander the Great; ancient civilisations
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £14.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 45 minutes
- Year
- 2005
Distributor
- Name
Green Umbrella Productions
- Phone
- 01483 726969
- Fax
- 01483 721188
- Address
- 4 The Links
Old Woking Road
Old Woking
Surrey
GU22 8BF
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