Ancient Superstructures: Tikal (BLAZE, Sunday, April 20, 2025)

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BLAZE’s “Ancient Superstructures” returns, taking viewers on a journey through time to explore the engineering marvels of the ancient world. This Sunday, the focus is on Tikal, the hidden heart of the Mayan civilization. Located deep within the rainforest, Tikal was once a bustling urban center, the capital of the most dominant kingdom the Maya ever built.

Airing at 9:00 PM GMT, the episode “Tikal” examines the secrets of this lost city. How did the Maya construct such towering structures without modern technology? What was life like in this jungle metropolis? “Ancient Superstructures” utilizes various perspectives, from satellite imagery and aerial views to microscopic details, to reveal the engineering mysteries behind Tikal’s construction.

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For history buffs and anyone fascinated by lost civilizations, “Tikal” offers a chance to uncover the secrets of a powerful kingdom hidden for centuries.

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