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Ancient Jewish Rebel Tunnels and Byzantine Church Open to Public
The Horbat Burgin archaeological site in the Judean Foothills has opened to the public, featuring 2,000-year-old hiding tunnels used by Jewish rebels during the Bar Kokhba Revolt and a Byzantine church with mosaic floors.
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- 01Horbat Burgin archaeological site in Judean Foothills opens with 2,000-year-old Jewish rebel tunnels.
- 02Site includes a Byzantine church with colorful mosaic floors and monastic complex.
- 03Joint effort by KKL-JNF, Israel Antiquities Authority, and Mateh Yehuda Regional Council.
- 04Site was previously damaged by extensive antiquities looting.
- 05Opening aims to boost tourism and connect public with historical heritage.
The site, jointly developed by KKL-JNF and the Israel Antiquities Authority, was previously damaged by looting but has now been preserved and made accessible. Officials highlighted its importance for heritage preservation, tourism, and connecting Israelis to their history.
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