Why Most “Ancient“ Buildings are Fakes

To save 96% on a lifetime subscription to all of Mondly’s languages, go to Almost every ancient monument has been at least partially reconstructed, for a wide range of reasons... My new book, “Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines“ is now available! Check it out here: Check out my other YouTube channels, @toldinstonefootnotes and @scenicroutestothepast Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:06 The Forum and Colosseum 2:27 The Ara Pacis 3:24 Early restorations 4:37 Mondly 5:47 Roman forts and baths 6:42 Knossos 7:23 The Stoa of Attalus 8:59 The Acropolis 10:05 When to restore?