Seven 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

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