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Pillaging of Gaza Antiquities An Archaeological Tragedy

The pillaging from the Gaza Strip of thousands of historical artifacts, some dating back to the time of Alexander the Great, at the hands of the Israeli occupation has stripped Gaza of its rich history, writes Asmaa al-Ghoul.

Palestinian amateur archaeologist Waleed Al-Aqqad touches a clay jar from his collection of ancient artefacts at his house, which he was turned into a museum, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip April 3, 2011. Five thousand years of fascinating history lie beneath the sands of the Gaza Strip, from blinded biblical hero Samson to British general Allenby. Picture taken April 3, 2011. To match Feature PALESTINIANS-ARCHAEOLOGY      REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa (GAZA  - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)   - RTR2LFVK
Palestinian amateur archaeologist Waleed Al-Aqqad touches a clay jar from his collection of ancient artifacts at his house, which he was turned into a museum, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip April 3, 2011. — REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

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