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Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

Description: Simon Sebag Montefiore explores one of the oldest and religiously significant cities in the world.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Documentary
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: December 8, 2011
Network: BBC Four
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