Gaza authorities discover over 60 Roman era graves

By Associated Press
Published December 12, 2022 1:38pm ET
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Gaza authorities discover over 60 Roman era graves
A Palestinian excavation team works in a newly discovered Roman era cemetery in the Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. | AP Photo/Fatima Shbair

Hamas authorities in Gaza on Sunday announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era.

Work crews have been excavating the site since it was discovered last January during preparations for an Egyptian-funded housing project.

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