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Site of Ancient Town Discovered in Israel; Dates Back to Bronze Age

August 1, 1957
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The site of an ancient town, possibly dating back to the bronze age, was discovered in the vicinity of Nitzana, near the Egyptian Sinai border, it was announced here today.

The remnants of ancient buildings were discovered by a kibbutz settler who is also an archaeologist. A well which provides pure drinking water was discovered near the site of the town.

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