Modernizers and
archaeologists are on opposite sides of a $3 billion battle in Istanbul. The modernizers would like to build a
tunnel and connecting rail line across the narrow strait. The water passage is very slow and this
is one of the busiest commuter and cargo shipping lanes in the world. The archaeologists are concerned about
preservation of artifacts from the passage of people and goods from all over
Europe through this area for 2 ½ thousand years. The largest harbor of ancient times (the 4th
Century) has been discovered a few yards below ground level. Clues to past seismic events are also
discovered from this Byzantine harbor and the worst fault line on the planet is here.
There is a lot of
interesting information both about the excavations and the process of
constructing the tunnel. The
scenery of the area is also very beautiful. The technical details can sometimes get slightly
tedious. 3* (This movie is OK)
60
min, TV Episode, National Geographic Doc directed by Phillip Day with Hayati
Akbas.
Note: Imdb 7.6 out of 10, Amazon 5* with 1
review.
Special Note: Filmed in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California and Turkey.
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