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Turkiye’s Astonishing Antiquities

Season 1 TV Series · 4 Episodes · 208 minutes

  • Archaeology
  • Documentary
  • History
  • Completed
  • 2025

Take an extraordinary journey through Türkiye’s rich history, uncovering ancient cities, kingdoms, and empires. Using cutting-edge imaging and drone technology, the series explores remarkably preserved sites along Rome’s ancient mail route, revealing the secrets of past civilisations and their architectural marvels across four captivating episodes.

Status

Completed and released 2025

Creator

Peter Beveridge

Narrator

Sir David Suchet

Director

Peter Beveridge

Cinematography

Hakin Aydin

Volkan Fil

Hakan Kucuk

Episodes

S1.E1 · The History of Türkiye - featuring Istanbul

Türkiye’s rich history spans ancient empires and religious transformations. Explore Istanbul’s journey from Byzantium to Constantinople, highlighting Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and historic mosques through breathtaking visuals.

S1.E2 · Historical sites and ancient Tarsus

We explore Laodicea’s ruins, Philadelphia’s history, Sardis’ legacy, Pergamum’s splendor, Smyrna’s resilience, Ephesus’ wonders, and Tarsus’ past—while witnessing the devastating impact of recent earthquakes in Türkiye.

S1.E3 · Three Famous Cities: Ephesus, Patmos, and Smyrna

Uncovering the ancient Roman mail route, we explore Ephesus’ vast ruins and the Temple of Artemis, Smyrna’s thriving port, and Sardis’ power struggles, revealing their rich history, prosperity, and architectural wonders

S1.E4 · Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea

From Laodicea’s wealth and fine textiles to Pergamum’s grand amphitheater, Thyatira’s dye industry, Philadelphia’s hidden ruins, and Sardis’ 3,500-year history, these once-thriving cities reveal captivating stories of trade, culture, and power.

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