A Palestinian archaeologist removes the sand from a skeleton in a grave at a Roman cemetery discovered last year in Jebaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. AP
A Palestinian archaeologist removes the sand from a skeleton in a grave at a Roman cemetery discovered last year in Jebaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. AP
The ancient cemetery was uncovered last year during construction of a housing project. AP
The ancient cemetery was uncovered last year during construction of a housing project. AP
Researchers have uncovered 135 graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead. AP
Researchers have uncovered 135 graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead. AP
A team of archaeologists at the site of a cemetery dating from the Roman era that was discovered in Jebaliya in the northern Gaza Strip last year. AFP
A team of archaeologists at the site of a cemetery dating from the Roman era that was discovered in Jebaliya in the northern Gaza Strip last year. AFP
An archaeologist at the site on Saturday. AFP
An archaeologist at the site on Saturday. AFP
The team of archaeologists at the site in Beit Lahia. AFP
The team of archaeologists at the site in Beit Lahia. AFP
The team of archaeologists at the site in Jebaliya. AFP
The team of archaeologists at the site in Jebaliya. AFP
An overview of the site of the ancient cemetery in the northern Gaza Strip. AFP
An overview of the site of the ancient cemetery in the northern Gaza Strip. AFP
Workers brush blocks of stone during excavations at the site this week. AFP
Workers brush blocks of stone during excavations at the site this week. AFP
A worker sifts soil for artefacts as excavations continue at the site. AFP
A worker sifts soil for artefacts as excavations continue at the site. AFP

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Archaeologists study Roman-era cemetery in the Gaza Strip - in pictures

Ancient site in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip was discovered in 2022

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