Quest for the Phoenicians (2004)

Quest for the Phoenicians (2004) poster

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.

Director: John B. Bredar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:
Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest for the Phoenicians about?
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.
Who directed Quest for the Phoenicians?
Quest for the Phoenicians was directed by John B. Bredar.
How long is Quest for the Phoenicians?
Quest for the Phoenicians has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Quest for the Phoenicians?
Quest for the Phoenicians is a Documentary film.
Where was Quest for the Phoenicians produced?
Quest for the Phoenicians was produced in United States of America.