A picture shows a view of the archaeological site of Saint Hilarion in the centre of the Gaza Strip, on June 8, 2022. - While workers laboured on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone sticking out of the earth. This find made in January was part of a Roman necropolis dating from about 2,000 years ago, and representative of the impoverished coastal strip's rich, if under-developed, archaeological treasures. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
A picture shows a view of the archaeological site of Saint Hilarion in the centre of the Gaza Strip, on June 8, 2022. - While workers laboured on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone sticking out of the earth. This find made in January was part of a Roman necropolis dating from about 2,000 years ago, and representative of the impoverished coastal strip's rich, if under-developed, archaeological treasures. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
While workers laboured on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone protruding from the earth.
While workers laboured on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone protruding from the earth.
On further inspection, it was found to be part of a Roman necropolis.
On further inspection, it was found to be part of a Roman necropolis.
The site is thought to be about 2,000 years old.
The site is thought to be about 2,000 years old.
Saint Hilarion Monastery, also known as Tell Umm Amer, in the central Gaza Strip. Experts say the find was representative of the impoverished coastal strip's rich, if under-developed, archaeological treasures.
Saint Hilarion Monastery, also known as Tell Umm Amer, in the central Gaza Strip. Experts say the find was representative of the impoverished coastal strip's rich, if under-developed, archaeological treasures.
The remains of an atrium at the ancient monastery.
The remains of an atrium at the ancient monastery.
A delegation of EU diplomats visit the archaeological site.
A delegation of EU diplomats visit the archaeological site.
A stunning aerial view of the site.
A stunning aerial view of the site.

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The archaeological site of Saint Hilarion in the Gaza Strip – in pictures

Ancient monastery dating back 2,000 years unearthed

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June 26, 2022

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