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Ayazma

Season 1 Episode 3 | 2m 29s

Deep below a modern carpet shop, host Darius Arya finds an ancient “ayazma” or holy well. Art historian Ferudun Özgümüþ reveals that there is a chapel beneath the shop and below that, the holy well. Our scans show how Istanbul is built on layer upon layer of history - with an ancient trickle of fresh water deep in the foundations of the city.

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Host Darius Arya goes underground into an improvised Roman water reservoir.
Professor Darius Arya uncovers the often-invisible treasures of Istanbul, Turkey.
Host Darius Arya explores the remains of the Great Palace of Constantine.
Professor Darius Arya uncovers the often-invisible treasures of Istanbul, Turkey.
Below a church in Old Cairo is hidden a remarkable Roman Fortress.
The stepped pyramid of Saqqara was the first pyramid ever built.
Darius Arya uses virtual reality to explore the Great Pyramid.
Darius Arya uses 3D scans to reveal the secrets of Cairo.
Darius Arya uses the latest scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo.
View architectural jewels of three ancient cities through 3D scans.
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