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Bettany Hughes Dawn of Civilisations had an episode air on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00pm. Series 1, Episode 2 titled "Episode 2" was broadcast on Channel 4.
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.
Programme Information
Channel: Channel 4
Status: Running
Genre(s): History
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: N/A/10
Official Site: Bettany Hughes Dawn of Civilisations
Main Cast
Bettany Hughes as Bettany Hughes
Episode Details
Series: 1
Episode: 2
Episode Title: Episode 2
Air Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Air Time: 8:00pm
Runtime: 60 minutes
Previous Episode
S1E1: Episode 1
Aired: Saturday, August 8, 2026
The historian journeys across Turkey to uncover the origins of civilisation, tracing the birth of agriculture, religion, trade, urban life, myths, and empire. In Ephesus, Bettany explores a thriving port that gave refuge to Queen Cleopatra and her lover Mark Antony, before travelling deep into the Anatolian interior, exploring the lost worlds carved into the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia.
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