The Lost Empire of Palmyra on SBS and SBS on Demand – Palmyra, Syria. This glorious ancient city sits in the heart of the Syrian desert. But the passage of time and recent destruction by ISIS terrorists, have left it in ruins.
Now, investigators have unique access to return to this lost wonder. They explore why this grand city is built in the middle of nowhere and how its engineers have gone to incredible lengths to ensure its survival.
Stunning CGI rebuilds ancient Palmyra in its prime, and dramatic experiments test how its iconic monuments are constructed in the desert with limited resources. Investigators explore crumbling structures and venture into subterranean tombs to reveal the melting pot of different people living here.
Finally, they uncover the truth about Palmyra’s best-known citizen – Queen Zenobia – responsible for both its greatest glory and its tragic downfall.
The Lost Empire of Palmyra on SBS and SBS on Demand – Premiere / Sunday 28 September at 8.30pm
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The Lost Empire of Palmyra on SBS and SBS on Demand
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