AGE: College, Adult, A.P. Time: Approx. 50 min. ea. DVDs: 2
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We visit the ruins of Babylon in Iraq for the first time since the Iraq War in order to see the size and scope of this ancient marvel. Based on precise archeological data, the city’s legendary characters and buildings are brought to life using the latest in 3D motion capture technology.

Through insights from the world’s foremost experts and a narrative which is both intriguing and exciting, we draw the viewer into the marvelous world of ancient Babylon.

Titles include:

Babylon City and the Hanging Garden
We explore the layout of Babylon, and recreate the city’s streets in stunning stereoscopic detail. We also learn of King Nebuchadnezzar, who led the city to greatness, and the Hanging Garden, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the beautiful love story behind the Garden’s creation.

The Tower of Babel
This episode focuses on the incredible but true story of the Tower of Babel. While this fabled building has been the subject of limitless speculation, few actually know the real facts behind it. We track a mysterious stele, which is the only artifact in the world known to contain the actual name of the Tower of Babel.

Also, we tell the story of the tower, the circumstances which led to its construction as well as how it was finally unearthed from underneath the sands of Iraq through the efforts of a single archeologist. We also learn of the unbelievable technical innovations which were necessitated by the tower, and recreate the tower in all its splendorous glory.

 
DVD Release 2017
Closed Captioned
Duplication, Digital and HD ITV rights available