Thursday, December 30, 2021

Neglected ancient burial caves in Jerusalem

UNHEEDED HERITAGE: Turning over in their graves. (Nadav Shragai, Israel HaYom).
Dozens of ancient heritage sites in Jerusalem, some located in the heart of residential neighborhoods, are suffering from long-term neglect. Doctoral student Yosef Speizer has submitted a list of 120 key sites to the city, and Mayor Moshe Leon says he plans to address the issue.

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