Israel resumes archaeological excavations at Samaria National Park – capital of ancient Kingdom of Israel

Israel resumes archaeological excavations at Samaria National Park – capital of ancient Kingdom of Israel

View of the ancient archeological site of Sebastia, near Nablus, May 12, 2025. (Photo: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)

Israel’s Ministry of Heritage resumed archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Sebastia, near Nablus, in northern Samaria last week. The move follows a nearly two-year delay since the government’s May 2023 decision to allocate NIS 32 million (approximately $9 million) for restoration and development at the archaeological site.

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