NOVA - S24E16: Secrets of Lost Empires: Obelisk (3)
Pharaohs who built magnificent temples to preserve their names for eternity often graced temple gates with pairs of obelisks, four-sided shafts of granite that taper gently upward until the sides meet at the top to form a pyramid shape. NOVA's team of experts attempts to build, transport, and raise a scale model obelisk using those materials available to ancient Egyptian engineers: rope, dirt, sticks, and stones.
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NOVA S24E16 Synopsis
NOVA "Secrets of Lost Empires: Obelisk (3)" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1997-02-12, this episode is part of Season 24 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Pharaohs who built magnificent temples to preserve their names for eternity often graced temple gates with pairs of obelisks, four-sided shafts of granite that taper gently upward until the sides meet at the top to form a pyramid shape. NOVA's team o...
