National Geographic - Time Scanners Machu Picchu (2014)

Time ScannersMachu Picchu (2014)

The Time Scanners use cutting-edge 3D laser-scanning technology to put history’s building wonders to the test, exploring the secrets of how the world’s most iconic engineering creations were constructed. Leading the quest is structural engineer Steve Burrows. He is joined by laser-scanning experts from the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies at the University of Arkansas. With unprecedented access, they explore, scan and digitally analyse some of mankind’s most awe-inspiring architectural achievements, uncovering just how good the engineers of the ancient world really are. Structural engineer Steve Burrows leads his team of laser-scanning experts to Jordan in the Middle East, to scan the ancient desert city of Petra. In this episode Structural engineer Steve Burrows leads his team of laser-scanning experts to uncover the architectural secrets of Machu Picchu

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