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Clip: Season 1 | 2m 29s Video has closed captioning.
Deep below a modern carpet shop, host Darius Arya finds an ancient “ayazma” or holy well. Art historian Ferudun Özgümüþ reveals that there is a chapel beneath the shop and below that, the holy well. Our scans show how Istanbul is built on layer upon layer of history - with an ancient trickle of fresh water deep in the foundations of the city.
Aired: 09/12/18
Darius Arya uses 3D scans to reveal the secrets of ancient Athens, the home of democracy.
The Ancient Silver Mines of Laurion
Professor Darius Arya explores inside an ancient silver mine.
Inside a modern multi-story parking lot is a remarkable section of Athens' city walls.
The Acropolis in Virtual Reality
Darius Arya explores one of Ancient Athens’ most important sacred temples in VR.
