Prominent Israeli Archaeologist Yoram Tsafrir Dies
In addition to his archaeological exploits, Tsafrir was noted for his strong opposition to the politicization of archaeology.
Prof. Yoram Tsafrir, one of the most important archaeologists in Israel, passed away Monday in a Jerusalem hospital. For years, Tsafrir excavated the old city in Beit Shean, researched Jerusalem and the Land of Israel in the Roman and Byzantine periods and was frequently at the forefront of battles against damaging archaeological sites. Last year he was awarded the EMET prize for Art, Science and Culture.
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