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The Bible is the equivalent of a treasure map in this archeological edition of A&E's
Mysteries of the Bible series. Both contemporary scientists and those from the last century have taken their cues from the scriptures when digging, leading to excavation of the 3,000-year-old remains of the towns of Beersheba and Capernaum. Also, there are accidental finds like a shepherd's 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a cave. This 45-minute tape, narrated by Richard Kiley, examines the relationship between archaeology and the Bible, illuminating such personalities as Sir William Flinders Petrie, whose ballerina attire convinced the Egyptians it would be harmless to let him measure the pyramids. The husband-and-wife team of Eric and Carol Meyers explain how their work on the Masada both confirms and contradicts the only contemporaneous historical account of the siege and mass suicide there. Finally, there's a good example of technology at work: electromagnetic images eliminate random digging, computer models graphically resurrect ancient Jerusalem.
--Kimberly Heinrichs
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In the Holy Land today, dozens of specialized archaeologists and their teams sift through the sands of history. Their quest: to unlock the mysteries of vanished civilizations and their peoples. What are the origins of the special discipline known as "Biblical archaeology?" What light has the science shed on the Scriptures? And what enthralling secrets have they discovered? Journey through the portals of time with some of the greatest archaeologists in history, from the eccentric Sir William Flinders Petrie who willed that his head be removed and preserved after death to the husband-and-wife team of Eric and Carol Meyers. Join them as they risk everything in the search for crucial clues. And take a look at the high-tech tools that could someday help their colleagues answer civilization's enduring questions.
