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The sarcophagus fragment that had archaeologists giddy on Yom Kippur
By Haaretz Staff and Channel 10
Tags: Jerusalem, Israel News 

Just in time for Yom Kippur, archaeologists made a discovery they say strengthens Judaism's claim of a historical and political presence in Jerusalem.

The excavation was conducted by the Civil Administration to prepare for the constructions of the separation fence between Israel and the Palestinians.


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he stone is part of a coffin believed to have contained the son of the High Priest - the Jleader of the Jewish establishment who was also in charge of the Temple.


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