Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land

8.2/10 · 43 votesNov 23, 200455 min

Ranked #3 of 14 in Season 32•+0.3 vs season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land" is episode 8 of NOVA season 32. It scored 8.2/10 from 43 votes, ranking #3 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Kirk Wolfinger and written by Gary Hochman, Matthew Collins, it aired on November 23, 2004.

Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land

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