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NOVA•Season 53•Episode 5

Stone Age Temple Mystery

7.2/10 · 49 votesFeb 25, 202654 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 53•−0.5 vs season avg

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Surprising evidence at the world's oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history. The latest excavations at the 12,000 year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey are making archaeologists rethink the roots of civilization.

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Asteroids: Spark of Life?

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Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire

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E4 7.3

Mammal Origins

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Stone Age Temple Mystery

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The Battle to Breathe

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Knowledge Keepers

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Stone Age Masterpiece

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Space Wars

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Episode Summary

"Stone Age Temple Mystery" is episode 5 of NOVA season 53. It scored 7.2/10 from 49 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 25, 2026.

Next: E6 · Return to the Moon Best of Season 53