The coastal enclave home to a estimated 2.3 million people has a rich history stemming from its location on ancient trade routes between Egypt and Levant.
Workers came upon the site during construction of a housing project near Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AP
Now, what was once an inconspicuous construction lot — surrounded by a grove of nondescript apartment buildings — has become a gold mine for archaeologists looking to understand more about the Gaza Strip. Against this backdrop, the discovery of 60 graves at the site marked a major finding, archaeologists say. That number has swelled to 135.Loading...
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