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Israel Antiquities Authority Statement Denying Claims About Temple Mount Construction
2006-01-03
Communicated by the Israel Antiquities Authority Spokeswoman
www.israntique.org.il
Regarding the press conference held earlier today (Tuesday), 3.1.06, by Islamic elements at which it was stated that archaeological excavations are being carried out, and that a place for holding prayers has been established, under the Temple Mount compound, the Israel Antiquities Authority would like to make it clear: Archaeological excavations have never been carried out, and are not being carried out today, under the Temple Mount compound.
Israel Antiquities Authority Jerusalem District Archaeologist Yuval Baruch said today that all of the gates to the Temple Mount compound were blocked by massive construction in historical times: "The only gates open today are the official ones - they are open to Muslim worshippers and visitors - and they are under the control of security officials and Waqf representatives."
Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis
