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Quest for the Phoenicians

Join two scientists and an explorer as they travel to Lebanon to find out more about the ancient Phoenicians. The scientists are using genetics to determine the link between the current Lebanese population and the early Phoenicians from bone excavations made at ancient sites. Meanwhile, the explorer tries to retrace the shipping and sailing routes of the Phoenicians, who were aggressive explorers that discovered and conquered other Mediterranean lands.

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  • Originally Aired October 17, 2004
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network National Geographic
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