"Archaeologists uncover 125 Roman-era tombs, including rare sarcophaguses, at Gaza's ancient cemetery"
Archaeologists in Gaza have discovered at least 125 tombs, most with intact skeletons, and two rare lead sarcophaguses at a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery. The site, discovered last year, is the first of its kind in Palestine and Gaza. French organizations have assisted in the excavation, and efforts are underway to preserve the site and turn it into a tourist destination. The discovery deepens the historical roots of Palestinians in the region, which has been under an Israeli-Egyptian blockade since 2007.