Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were | dHNfZlVDOWQ3MmF4SDQ
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00:00 We are surrounded by extraordinary feats of engineering,
00:05 constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
00:09 Without engineering, there'd be no modern world.
00:13 Gigantic cities,
00:15 amazing infrastructure,
00:18 and ingenious inventions.
00:20 Engineering is the key to turn dreams into reality.
00:24 To reach these dizzying heights,
00:26 today's technology relies on breakthroughs made by ancient engineers.
00:31 It's mind-boggling how they did this.
00:34 How did early civilizations build on such a scale?
00:38 They raised the bar for construction in a way that no one thought possible.
00:42 The sheer engineering ability is in itself impressive.
00:47 By defying the known laws of physics,
00:50 and daring to dream big,
00:53 they constructed wonders of the world,
00:57 from gigantic pyramids
01:00 to awe-inspiring temples
01:03 and mighty fortresses,
01:05 all with the simplest of tools.
01:07 I cannot imagine the skills people would have needed to build like this.
01:12 Now, it's possible to unearth the secrets of the first engineers.
01:19 They managed to construct edifices that have survived the ravages of time.
01:25 And reveal how their genius laid the foundations for everything we build today.
01:31 [Music]