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VIDEO | 3 Archaeological Reports from the Franciscans

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Tom Powers
Posted in Antiquities, Archaeology, Gaza, Nablus area, Occupied Territories, VIDEOS, West Bank | Tagged Byzantine, church, Hisham Palace, Jericho, Mount Gerazim | Leave a comment
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