We are not trying to prove the existence of the Temple, or anything else. We are simply researchers with no agenda other than revealing the material culture of past generations. The fact that this was the site of the First and Second temples is beyond dispute among scholars. However, the very fact that we are researching hundreds of thousands of artifacts that pre-date the time of the founding of the Al-Aqsa mosque (the 8th century CE), attests that the site is not just important for Muslim heritage. The fact that we are also putting efforts in preserving and studying the Muslim finds, also attest that Israelis are respecting Muslim heritage and their connection to the site.This is now a funding goal at the TMSP support website.The research appearing in scientific journals eventually finds its way into publications for the general public as well. We at the TMSP have also made it our goal to release our discoveries directly to the general public, in our websites, social media, general media, and upcoming popular books.
But this is not enough, we also wish to do it in Arabic. In recent years, many Israeli books have been translated to Arabic and it appears that the Arab world (and especially the Palestinians) have a great thirst for translated Israeli publications.
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