Mysterious archaeological discovery

THIS MYSTERIOUS PRESS RELEASE from the Hebrew University has been circulated by Joseph I. Lauer:

DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA RELATIONS

MEDIA ADVISORY

Hebrew University archaeologist to reveal new findings at press conference and archaeological tour

On Tuesday, May 8, Prof. Yosef Garfinkel from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will announce an archaeological discovery with implications for archaeology, history and biblical studies. The announcement, including artifacts never seen by the public, will take place at a press conference on the Mt. Scopus campus. A tour of the archaeological site will follow.

TIME:
TUESDAY, MAY 8
—9 a.m.: Registration, equipment setup and light breakfast
—9:30 – 11 a.m.: Press conference at Mt. Scopus campus
—12:30 p.m.: Tour of archeological site.

LOCATION:
PRESS CONFERENCE: Senate Hall in the Sherman Administration Building, the Hebrew University’s Mt. Scopus campus.
—Directions by foot or by car here.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE: Approximately 30 km. southwest of Jerusalem, in the Valley of Elah
—Directions will be provided at the press conference.

** REGISTRATION REQUIRED: In order to pass through Mt. Scopus security, reporters / photographers must fax an Entry Request Form to the Media Relations Dept. at 02-5880058. The form is available at http://bit.ly/hu_req. **


FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Dov Smith, Foreign Press Liaison
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
02-5881641 / 054-8820860 / +972-54-8820860
dovs@savion.huji.ac.il

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