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Palestine Antiquities to Remain in Country

November 5, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Henceforth, a part of the antiquities found by archaeological expeditions in Palestine, will have to remain in the country.

A new ordinance promulgated by the government provides that excavations will be permitted only on the condition that the antiquities to be found shall be divided between the Palestine government and the excavators.

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