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201350 minEnded

Babylon Unveiled

Network:EBS

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Aired on Jul 2, 2013, 3:00 AM

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For many millennia, Babylon was shrouded in a mythical aura as a place in the bible synonymous with decadence and sin. But its true historical significance lay buried under the desert sands of Iraq, only to be discovered late in the 19th century. In this amazing new documentary, we compare myth with historical fact in order to unmask this fabled city, and bring to life the city's legendary characters and buildings using the latest in 3D motion capture technology based on precise archeological data. We visit the ruins of Babylon in Iraq for the first time since the Iraq War in order to see first hand, the size and scope of this ancient marvel. 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.  

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Status
Ended
Language
Korean
Runtime
50 min
Premiered
June 25, 2013
Ended
July 2, 2013
Schedule
Tuesday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

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.

Jun 25, 2013

50 min

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. 

Jul 2, 2013

50 min

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