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Funding Approved to Restore Israel's Ancient Capital in Samaria


(Times of Israel) Israel's government on Sunday approved $8.8 million for the restoration and development of the Sebastia archaeological site in Samaria, the capital of the Kingdom of Israel in the 9th and 8th centuries BCE, where the Palestinian Authority is illegally trying to take control. The PA recently declared Sebastia a Palestinian heritage site and has severely damaged antiquities there. The site is in Area C, under full Israeli control. The new funding will be used to establish a tourism center, build new access roads, and increase law enforcement to prevent illegal activity.
2023-05-08 00:00:00
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