Cities of the Ancient World
tv show

24 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired August 29, 2014
Genres:
Overview
People live in a world of cities; reflecting on ancient models of the city as a human phenomenon offers important lessons about today's culture; an opportunity to survey the breadth of the ancient world through the context of its urban development.

Knossos—Palace, City, or Temple?
Season 1 - Episode 9 - 0h 0m
Air Date
August 29, 2014
Overview
Delve into the remarkable Minoan city of Knossos, a labyrinthine complex integrated into the natural landscape. This sophisticated example of urban design was home to figures of myth, religious spectacles, sizable food storage and distribution areas, and a unique system of architecture. Tour this visionary civilization.