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202440 min0documentary

Odysseus Returns

202440 min0documentary

A 3,000-year-old tomb was discovered on the island of Kefalonia in 1991, containing an object resembling a possession of King Odysseus.

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A 3,000-year-old tomb was discovered on the island of Kefalonia in 1991, containing an object resembling a possession of King Odysseus.

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Seth Warddirector

James Youngerdirector

James Youngerwriter

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freemancast

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Makis Metaxas stands on the island of Kefalonia in 1991, where he discovers a 3000-year-old tomb. The excavation reveals an object resembling a possession of King Odysseus, a key figure in Greek mythology. The documentary details the excavation process and the challenges Metaxas faces in revealing this ancient site. It also addresses the historical significance of the tomb's contents and the cultural heritage of Greece, linking past events to contemporary exploration.

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