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Secrets of the Land

  • 2023-2027
  • 3 seasons
  • Documentary

''Secrets of the Land,' explores the connection between science and history. Filmed in Israel over a period of three years, the series features some of the world's top archaeologist's and historically significant archaeological sites.

Season 3 Episode Guide

14 Episodes 2027

Episode 1

Ophel: Part 1

Beneath Jerusalem's Temple Mount lies the Ophel, where monumental ruins, inscriptions, and artifacts reveal the city's central role in the history of the Kingdom of Judah.

Episode 2

Ophel: Part 2

Part two of our journey to Jerusalem's Ophel explores monumental ruins, inscriptions, and artifacts beneath the Temple Mount, revealing the city's central role in the history of the Kingdom of Judah.

Episode 3

Nessana

In the heart of the Negev, ancient Nessana reveals a thriving Byzantine frontier where empires, trade, and faith converged, with churches, papyri, and archaeological remains offering a glimpse into life in the desert.

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Episode 4

Susya

Ancient Susya offers a remarkable window into Jewish life during the Roman and Byzantine periods, where a preserved synagogue, mosaics, and underground passageways reveal the legacy of a resilient community.

Episode 5

Hannathon

Ancient Hannathon in the Lower Galilee reveals thousands of years of settlement, trade, and cultural change, as recent discoveries uncover the stories of its people and its place in the biblical landscape.

Episode 6

Abu Simbel & Karnak

From Abu Simbel to Karnak, ancient Egypt's monumental temples reveal the power and ambition of the pharaohs, while their architecture and inscriptions illuminate a civilization that shaped the biblical world.

Episode 7

Tomb of the Patriarchs

The Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron is revered as the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah. Explore this ancient sacred site and its enduring significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Episode 8

Tel Ether

Mentioned in the Book of Joshua, Tel Ether offers a fascinating glimpse into the early settlement of the biblical Negev, as ongoing discoveries uncover the lives and cultures that once flourished here.

Episode 9

Beit She'an

Beit She'an reveals the grandeur of Roman and Byzantine civilization built upon an ancient biblical foundation, with magnificent streets, temples, and theaters showcasing a city shaped by thousands of years of history.

Episode 10

Mount Gerizim

Mount Gerizim, the spiritual heart of the Samaritan people, has been revered for more than two thousand years. Archaeological discoveries reveal its remarkable role in biblical history and the enduring legacy of the Samaritans.

Episode 11

Ancient Korazim

Ancient Korazim, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, reveals Jewish life in the Second Temple and Talmudic periods. Its striking basalt synagogue and preserved ruins illuminate the faith, culture, and history of the Galilee.

Episode 12

Ashdod & Medinet Habu

From ancient Ashdod to Egypt's magnificent Medinet Habu, explore two civilizations that shaped the biblical world, revealing the intertwined histories of the Israelites, Philistines, and ancient Egyptians.

Episode 13

Ashkelon: Part 1

Ancient Ashkelon, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, reveals 4,000 years of Canaanite, Philistine, and biblical history as ongoing excavations uncover extraordinary discoveries.

Episode 14

Ashkelon: Part 2

Part two of our journey through ancient Ashkelon explores 4,000 years of Canaanite, Philistine, and biblical history, as ongoing excavations uncover extraordinary discoveries that reshape our understanding of the ancient Near East.

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