Chapter
Unearthing Hidden Pyramids and Temples
03:03 - 07:52 (04:48)
Technologies for discovering underground structures are being used all over the world, leading to the discovery of larger sites such as Angkor Wat and previously unknown pyramids.
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The process of uncovering buried pyramids and temples takes time and is not always as visually dramatic as depicted in Hollywood movies.
03:03 - 05:34 (02:30)
Summary
The process of uncovering buried pyramids and temples takes time and is not always as visually dramatic as depicted in Hollywood movies. Structures can be buried 10-20 feet underground due to sand and debris buildup over thousands of years.
ChapterUnearthing Hidden Pyramids and Temples
EpisodeDigging Up the Past with Sarah Parcak
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Archaeologists are using technology to uncover new and hidden sites all over the world, from undiscovered pyramids in Egypt to monumental structures in Jordan at Petra, such as temples, that were previously unknown.
05:34 - 06:30 (00:55)
Summary
Archaeologists are using technology to uncover new and hidden sites all over the world, from undiscovered pyramids in Egypt to monumental structures in Jordan at Petra, such as temples, that were previously unknown.
ChapterUnearthing Hidden Pyramids and Temples
EpisodeDigging Up the Past with Sarah Parcak
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A discussion on the ways in which humans have remained consistent in their values and interactions over the course of 300,000 years of existence, and the importance of understanding our basic humanity in relation to culture and community.
06:30 - 07:52 (01:21)
Summary
A discussion on the ways in which humans have remained consistent in their values and interactions over the course of 300,000 years of existence, and the importance of understanding our basic humanity in relation to culture and community.