Ancient Metropolis: The True Scale Of Mayan Cities | Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya | Odyssey

The legendary city of Atlantis is surely one of the most famous myths in the world. But what if it wasn't a myth at all? Join archaeologists as they delve beneath the waves in a race to find this legendary lost city. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Alexander's journey into Asia is legendary but perhaps not fully understood. Join David Adams as he retraces the step of this giant of the ancient world as he ventures deeper into central Asia, capturing along the way the ancient Mother of Cities. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The mysteries of Maya's lost citadels, hidden tunnels and sacred sinkholes: For centuries, the Mayan civilization has fascinated historians with its groundbreaking achievements in mathematics, astronomy, and engineering. Once thought to have left behind only towering pyramid ruins, new archaeological discoveries are rewriting the story of this ancient empire. Recent excavations have uncovered astonishing secrets: the lost citadels of Tikal hidden deep within the Guatemalan jungle, a sacred cenote at Chichén Itzá on the Yucatán Peninsula, and a vast underground tunnel network beneath Teotihuacan near Mexico City. These revelations are shedding new light on the enigmatic world of the Maya—offering a glimpse into a civilization far more advanced and interconnected than previously imagined. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Ancient metropolises of Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Carthage all stand as monuments to the incredible achievements of the ancient peoples who created them. What do they tell us about how these people lived and the values of their societies? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

It is said that Alexander the Great founded around 16 cities in central Asia, however this is now thought to be false. Many of these cities likely already existed and were merely built upon by the great conqueror. David Adams is in search of several such cities to see what remains of these Ancient Metropolises in Afghanistan's dangerous frontiers. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Tony Robinson investigates Green Island for a lost iron age port. Along the way, they discover artefacts that point to this site holding Britain's earliest ever iron age forge. But will the team find the evidence they need to prove the port's existence before time runs out? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.