The Last days of Zeugma and Apamea. Archaeological race against time
Description
This program captures the feverish work of the multinational rescue archaeology team that excavated low-lying areas of Zeugma and key portions of Apamea before inundation by the Birecik Dam, in Turkey. Catherine Abadie-Reynal, director of the French contingent, and other experts describe their efforts to map the cities and to discern the tides of Greco-Roman history that once flowed through the region. Detailed 3-D computer re-creations and generous footage of architecture, murals, bronzes, coins, and the site's signature mosaics give a tantalizing glimpse of two priceless ancient urban centers-so recently found, so irretrievably lost.
Runtime
53 min
Subjects
- Archaeology (199)
- Art, Classical (40)
- Civilization, Ancient (344)
- Ancient, art (28)
- Architecture, Ancient (50)
- Arts, Medieval (24)
- Architecture, Medieval (64)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
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