Quest for Solomon's Mines

(DVD - 2010)
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Inspired by the biblical account of the splendor of his temples and palaces adorned in glittering gold and copper, countless treasure-seekers have set off in search of King Solomon's mines. Yet to date, the evidence supporting the existence of Solomon's mines and other early kingdoms in the Bible has

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Inspired by the biblical account of the splendor of his temples and palaces adorned in glittering gold and copper, countless treasure-seekers have set off in search of King Solomon's mines. Yet to date, the evidence supporting the existence of Solomon's mines and other early kingdoms in the Bible has been highly controversial. In fact, there is so little physical evidence of the kings who ruled Israel and Edom that many contend that they are no more real than King Arthur.

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Alternate Title: Nova (Television program)
Publisher: [Arlington, Va.] : - Distributed by PBS Distribution
ISBN: 9781608833283, 1608833283
Language: English
Contents: Introduction
Clues to the Biblical king
Copper smelting
Industrial revolution
An advanced society
Great kings or tribal chieftains?
The ostracon.
Credits: Director of photography, Yoram Millo ; edited by Patty Stern ; music, Joe Delia ; animation, Pixeldust Studios ; wardrobe, Ali Dweik, Marie Schneggenburger ; production manager, Pamela Jacobson ; research, Johnna Flahive ; executive producer, Howard Swartz ; senior executive producer, Paula S. Apsell.
Performers:
Narrator: Craig Sechler ; Bible readings by Sara Krieger.
Henry Allen, David Berkenbilt, Ghadeer Odeh, Ahmad Srour, Fadel Al-Awadi.
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Not rated
Notes: CPL DVD# 6125542
DVD; stereo; widescreen presentation; NTSC, region 1.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Originally broadcast as a single episode of the Nova television program on PBS.
Publisher's no.: NOVA6211.
Statement of responsibility: produced and directed by Graham Townsley ; co-produced by Jeremy Zipple ; a production of NOVA and National Geographic Television ; WGBH Educational Foundation
Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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An look at copper smelting in the ancient Middle East.

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