The discovery of the ancient burial site in Gaza was accidental, happening during the preparations for an Egyptian-funded housing project. Since then, Palestinian workers, with the assistance of French organizations, have been diligently excavating the site.
According to Jamal Abdu Raida, the general director of antiquities at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the ongoing excavation has revealed at least 125 tombs spread across an area of 43,000 square feet. Raida describes these findings as “unprecedented” and believes some of the tombs contain the remains of influential Roman officials.
Experts from the French School of Biblical and Archeological Research are also involved in the excavation. One of the sarcophagi discovered at the site is adorned with images of grapes, while the other features dolphin motifs. The team is currently cleaning the skeletons and assembling fragments of clay jars found alongside them.
Jamal Abdu Raida emphasized the need for funds to preserve this significant archaeological site in order to protect Palestinian culture and heritage. The excavation work is expected to continue for several months, with encouraging results so far, according to the French School of Biblical and Archeological Research.
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