The mysterious portrait of Israel's inception

More than a decade ago, thousands of photos on glass plates were discovered in Jerusalem’s Notre Dame center. Now the public is being asked to shed light on the images

By Nir Hasson | 04:25 23.07.12 |

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More than a decade ago, thousands of photos on glass plates were discovered in Jerusalem's Notre Dame center. Now the public is being asked to shed light on the images

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The mysterious portrait of Israel's inception

More than a decade ago, thousands of photos on glass plates were discovered in Jerusalem’s Notre Dame center. Now the public is being asked to shed light on the images

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