Bettany Hughes Dawn of Civilisations Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2

Airdate: 2026-Aug-15

Episode summary:

In the concluding part of her journey across Turkey, Bettany goes back in time to the extraordinary Neolithic sites of Karahantepe and Göbeklitepe, where life-sized stone figures, which lay buried for 12,000 years, offer a glimpse into a world emerging from the last ice age. She also travels to Gordion, the legendary home of King Midas - the man with the golden touch - and on to Sardis, the seat of King Croesus, as she investigates the dramatic rise and fall of ancient civilisations, where myths and historical reality meet.

About Bettany Hughes Dawn of Civilisations series:

Renowned historian Bettany Hughes goes in search of the dawn of civilisations, embarking on an epic journey across ancient Anatolia, modern-day Tü...Show more >