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Heavy rain unearths ancient graves in backyard in Gaza
Associated Press
Published: 26.01.18, 23:10
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1. What no ancient Jews in Gaza? What a surprise!
(01.26.18)
2. 'By accident?'
David ,   Hartford USA   (01.27.18)
Looks like the rainwater just opened up the illegal excavation and the owner could no longer hide it. Where are the bones, the grave goods, artifacts, etc.? Maybe the reporter could do a bit more 'digging' and let us know the whole story.
3. Proof Palenstians
Tova   (01.27.18)
are not indegenious to the region. Seleucid King Antiochus III the Great. was a member of Alexander the Great Empire. Gaza was inhabitant by many nations. The Gaza area was where they settled. Jews were always in the area and taken away by the conquering nations. The Palenstians today are decendents of the Greek Empire who when conquered by the Egyptians, Greeks and Byzantine Empire.becames slaves of these nations. King David lives amongst these people during his exile from King Saul. This was an area that no nation was able to conquer. Jews were the only people that these nations were not able to wipe out. Once the jews were forced out of Gaza the Hasmonean Kingdown used Gaza as a stronghold against Israel.

Alexander the Great was the only conquerer who told his armies to leave the Jews alone as Alexander upon his reading of the Torah saw his story being foretold. He is known as the goat - one who came from west and as goat climbed higher and higher. When Alexander died he had 4 generals To Each he gave them parts of the middle east. with the exception of Israel. He told his general not to touch Israel. But of course they tried and are still trying. If only these 4 generals and todays world leaders had the wisdom Alexander had and is Alexander knew the Jews were the people of GOD. .
4. ancient graves
jeremy ,   hula valley   (01.27.18)
This is cool and very interesting. I just wonder, if Hamas tunnel digging played any part in the rain causing the ground to open up. While these are graves from the photos they also look a lot like tunnels.
5. Any interesting artifacts come to light?
Cameron   (02.01.18)
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