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Plan To Allow Women's Prayer at Western Wall Threatens Archeological Treasures

By Nir Hasson (Haaretz)

Plan To Allow Women's Prayer at Western Wall Threatens Archeological Treasures
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center, located south of the Western Wall, is widely considered the most important archaeological site in the country − the site which perhaps best embodies the destruction of the Temple. Enormous stones that formed the upper tiers of this wall prior to the destruction lie on top of each other in a tall heap.Read More


Elaborate Recreation of King Herod's Tomb Is Scrapped

By Nir Hasson (Haaretz)

Elaborate Recreation of King Herod's Tomb Is Scrapped
A plan to restore the original structure that held King Herod’s tomb at Herodion in the West Bank has been scrapped after it came under fire from archaeologists, tour guides and other experts.Read More


Ancient Altar Shows Ties Between Jews and Philistines

By Nir Hasson (Haaretz)

A stone altar from the 9th century BCE was found in an archeological dig on Tel Tzafit, a site identified with the biblical Philistine city of Gat. The altar is reminiscent of Jewish altars from the same period and sheds light on the cultural links between the two peoples, who fought each other for centuries.Read More


Jews and Arabs March for Palestinian Statehood

By Nir Hasson (Haaretz)

Approximately 2,000 Palestinians and Israelis took part in the “March for Independence” Friday, calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.Read More


Jerusalem Approves Revised Plan for Museum of Tolerance

By Nir Hasson (Haaretz)

After a two-year delay the Jerusalem municipal planning committee approved on Monday the plan to build the Museum of Tolerance in the city center.Read More







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