Alex Carson
Did you know that some of the world’s oldest structures, like Gobekli Tepe, were built thousands of years before agriculture became widespread? Did you know that the Great Wall of China used sticky rice in its mortar to make it nearly indestructible?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Gobekli Tepe
02:32 – Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni
04:07 – Newgrange
05:14 – The Great Pyramid of Giza
06:47 – Mohenjo-Daro
08:01 – Great Dam of Marib
08:56 – Parthenon
10:17 – The Great Wall of China
11:55 – Pont du Gard
12:44 – Colosseum
13:29 – Outro
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In this video, we explore ten ancient structures that continue to astound archaeologists, architects, and historians alike. From Turkey’s mysterious Gobekli Tepe to the sprawling Great Wall of China, these monuments showcase levels of engineering and craftsmanship that rival even modern construction methods.
You’ll learn how the Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni in Malta was carved entirely from limestone with Stone Age tools, why Newgrange in Ireland aligns perfectly with the winter solstice sun, and how the Great Dam of Marib sustained an entire civilization in ancient Yemen for over a millennium. We’ll also look at the advanced urban planning of Mohenjo-Daro, the optical refinements of the Parthenon, and the sheer logistical brilliance behind the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Rounding out the list are the Roman masterpieces of the Pont du Gard and the Colosseum, enduring symbols of Roman ingenuity and culture. These ancient wonders remind us that our ancestors were capable of extraordinary feats, leaving behind structures so advanced that replicating them today would be no simple task.
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