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The archaeological sites at risk of being wiped out in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – from the oldest Christian Church in Gaza to an ‘unprecedented’ Roman necropolis containing at least 130 tombs

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Since Hamas launched a series of brutal terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the Palestinian enclave of Gaza has been pounded by nearly continuous airstrikes. 

The conflict, which has already claimed the lives of 1,400 Israelis and 3,700 Palestinians, has also destroyed countless homes and displaced 600,000 people. 

Alongside the enormous damage to the Palestinian enclave’s infrastructure, the bombardment also threatens to wipe out a treasure trove of historical, cultural, and archaeological sites.

These sites include the oldest Christian

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Ancient tombs that remain a mystery – as archaeologists find what could be Cleopatra’s resting place

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This week, archeologists discovered an underground tunnel beneath an Egyptian temple, which they believe may lead to the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra, one of the most famous queens in history.

Cleopatra, who is thought to have been interred together with her lover Mark Antony, is possibly the most famous ancient figure whose remains are still to be found, although there are countless others.  

Here, MailOnline takes a look at the ancient tombs that remain yet to be found, thousands of

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