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Arab Road Workers Dig Up Ancient Jewish Caves

December 17, 1935
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Two ancient Jewish caves and a number of coins dating back to the consulship of Pontius Pilate, Roman procurator who gave Jesus Christ up to be crucified, were uncovered yesterday by Arab laborers while excavating to build a road near the town of Mary Magdalene.

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