An Italian archaeologist claims that the biblical Mount Sinai is located in Israel, not in Egypt as is commonly believed. The archaeologist based his findings on ancient shrines unearthed at Mount Karkoum in southern Israel, where he has been excavating for 19 years. Other archaeologists disputed his claim.
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