Monday, June 14, 2010

Fallout from the Ashkelon graves?

FALLOUT from the removal of the Ashkelon graves?
Ottoman-era Archaeological Dig in Jaffa Vandalized (Turkish Weekly)

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While no suspects have been arrested, since the controversial excavation of the ancient graves on the grounds of Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon began a wave of vandalism against IAA archaeological digs swept the country.

Previous attacks on IAA dig sites in Jaffa and elsewhere were found to be the work of haredim.
Recent background on the controversy over the ancient graves at Barliali Hospital ER site is here, here, here and here.