Ancient Impossible

S01E02 Moving Mountains

What methods did the Ancients employ to transport massive structures? Why did Roman troops at the siege of Masada opt to shift an entire mountain manually? We uncover the ancient techniques that enabled the Egyptians to transport a 1,000-ton obelisk, and demonstrate how the Romans managed to relocate even larger materials at Baalbek’s temples. Beyond just stone and soil, these civilizations also mastered the movement of vast amounts of water, using technology that still astounds us. Who were the greatest Mega Movers of the ancient era, and how did they turn the seemingly impossible into reality?