The Dead Sea


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Documentary that focuses on the geology, archeology and history of the Dead Sea region, a place of lost cities and fabled civilizations, destructive forces and human conflict. For thousands of years, its shores were believed to be cursed, its gaping cliffs the gateway to hell. Whether environmental,

Film Details

Also Known As
Dead Sea, Naked Planet (05/30/00)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Nature
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary that focuses on the geology, archeology and history of the Dead Sea region, a place of lost cities and fabled civilizations, destructive forces and human conflict. For thousands of years, its shores were believed to be cursed, its gaping cliffs the gateway to hell. Whether environmental, geological, historical or political, the history of the Dead Sea continues to be marked by cataclysmic events. Today, the dwindling resources of this unique sea could prove yet another political flashpoint. Analysts predict that the next war in the Middle East will be fought not over oil but water.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dead Sea, Naked Planet (05/30/00)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Nature
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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