Ancient burial place uncovered at Gaza construction site
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Gaza Strip announced the discovery of the ruins of a burial site dating back to the Roman era, during the construction works of an Egyptian housing project in Gaza.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Gaza Strip announced Jan. 31 the discovery of the ruins of a Roman cemetery dating back 2,000 years in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
The discovery was made as bulldozers were digging for an Egyptian-funded housing project in the city.
In an official statement, the ministry said that its teams conducted preliminary examinations and seized objects found at the cemetery, stressing that the Ministry of Public Works and Housing was notified to halt construction works and cordon off the area.
The statement continued that a specialized committee was formed to study the archaeological discovery, identify its historical value and make appropriate recommendations to deal with the discovered site.
