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Take a virtual reality tour of history's most intriguing ancient civilizations.  Uncover the secrets of the pyramids as the Pharaohs reach for immortality, walk the streets of the Eternal City of Rome, relive a step-by-step reconstruction of Pompeii under the shadow of mighty Vesuvius, experience life in bustling Baghdad and journey to Latin America to the mythical "El Dorado".  Secrets of Archaeology makes history come alive.

Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

Glorious Rome: Capital of An Empire   
Explore the architectural treasures of ancient Rome, the epicenter of the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

Pyramids Designed For Eternity 
Scientific structural theories are put to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the world.

Athens: Western Splendor
Discover why Athens was the pre-eminent city in the Golden Age of Greece on this fascinating tour of the cradle of Western civilization.

A Place Called Etruria  
Journey to the ancient cities, Volterra, Populonia and Cervetari and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its lavish wealth, fine ceramics and bustling trade.

The Cities Of Pharaohs  
Visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor, and explore the temples, residences, and shops of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.

Egypt According To Cleopatra  
Queen Cleopatra serves as our expert guide through Egypt during the time of the Ptolemies, from the city of Alexandria to the isle of Philae.

Greek Cities In Italy  
Explore the virtual streets of the original Greek colonies of Italy, and experience the creation of the Magna Graecia.

The Pyramids Of The Sun  
The magic of the great temples and gigantic stepped pyramids of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the ancient Aztecs, is unearthed beneath Mexico City.

The Roads To El Dorado  
Discover the splendor of the Incan empire’s Curzo and Machu Picchu, which captured the imagination and greed of the Spanish conquistadors.

The Lost Cities Of The Maya  
Travel to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulum, Chichen Itza and the capital Palenque, with its great pyramid built by master mathematicians.

The Forgotten Civilizations Of Anatolia  
Take a behind the scenes tour of the splendid Greek cities of ancient Turkey, including Gordian, the domain of King Midas, and Hattusa, with its spectacular royal citadel.

Travels Through Greece   
Journey with a Roman senator through the artistic and cultural treasures of Greece; from the agora at Corinth, to the acoustically perfect Theatre at Epidaurus.

The Ports Of The Desert  
Follow an ancient caravan route through lush oases across the Syrian Desert, from Marib to the beautiful city of Palmyra.

Sailing With The Phoenicians  
Sail with a Phoenician captain to the ancient ports of the Mediterranean Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage.

The Roman Empire In Africa  
Visit the vast olive groves and wheat fields created by roman war veterans in this arid climate as well as the amphitheater at El-Djem.

Ancient Cities Bordering On Latium  
Tour several ancient cities within the roman territories of Latium and Umbria, including Alatri and Amelia, and take a virtual tour inside the home of a wealth roman citizen.

Retracing The Tacks Of Hannibal  
Visit the majestic ruins of the Roman republican period, following the path of the fearless General Hannibal, who led his army across the Alps to Italy on elephants.

Roman Imprint On The West  
It is said that all roads led to Rome. Follow the itineraries, which connected Rome to Iberia (Spain) and ancient Gaul (France) as a Celtic gladiator guides us through Nimes, Orange, Tarragona and more.

At The Court Of The King Of Kings  
Tour the grand residences at Persepolis and the sumptuous imperial palaces of the powerful Darius I at the height of Persian civilization.

Cities Of The Sea And Wind  
Explore Tripopolitania, a rich roman province on the shores of the Mediterranean and visit the famous city of Oea, best known as Tripoli.

Secrets Of The Island Of Minos  
An architect form 1500 B.C. gives a guided tour of archaeological sites at Akrotiri, Ayia, Knosses, and more, culminating in a visit to the palace of Minos, with its legendary Labyrinth.

The Fabulous Centers Of Hellenism  
Spectacular virtual reconstruction takes us back to the 2nd Century B.C., where Greek and Eastern civilizations meet at Ephesus and Pergamum.

Visit The Sanctuaries of Apollo
Explore the most important archaeological sites connected to the worship of Apollo including the temples at Delphi, Delos, and Didymi.

Greek Legacy In The West (Sicily)  
Join a Corinthian settler on a tour of 4th Century BC Sicily, the “new Greece” of its day, and visit cultural centers such as Syracuse, Agrigento and the exquisite Valley of the Temples.

Ancient Itinerary In Ionia  
See the cities of Ionia on the coast of present day Turkey, and the islands in the eastern Mediterranean at the artistic and cultural height they reached during the 2nd Century BC.

The Civilizations of Heroes (The Mycenaeans)
A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Aegean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities and the legendary Babylonian city of Troy.

 
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