THE ROMAN JEWISH CATACOMBS are in the news again. The Cleveland Jewish News reports:

Restoring burial sites in Rome

(JTA) -- Work will begin in September to restore ancient Jewish catacombs in Rome so that tourists can visit.

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Recent scientific research, published this month in the magazine Nature, indicated that the Villa Torlonia catacombs date from the first century C.E.

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The publication and publicity seems to be getting them some needed attention.