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Heavy rain unearths ancient graves in backyard in Gaza
Updated 11:20 am, Friday, January 26, 2018
BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Palestinian says he has discovered an ancient burial ground in the backyard of his house in the Gaza Strip.
Abdelkarim al-Kafarna said Friday he found a tomb consisting of nine burial holes with bones and some clay pots.
Archeologists in Gaza believe the site is about 2,000-year-old, dating back to the Roman era, when the territory was part of the far-flung Roman Empire. But they say further tests are needed to determine the exact age.
Al-Kafaran said he found it by accident after heavy rains this week unearthed parts of the underground chamber.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Heavy-rain-unearths-ancient-graves-in-backyard-in-12528108.php