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Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land

Season 31 Episode 18 | 53m 42s

Follow an expedition to a remote cave in the Judean desert, first excavated by the famed Israeli archeologist Yigael Yadin in 1960-61. Yadin uncovered a cache of ancient documents, human skulls, and artifacts that shed light on a legendary revolt by Jews against the Roman Empire in the year 132.

Aired: 09/29/04 | Expires: 12/15/15
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