PA official disputes King Herod's tomb discovery claim
A Palestinian official on Wednesday expressed doubts regarding an Israeli archeologist's announcement that he had found the tomb of King Herod, the legendary builder of ancient Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
The Palestinian Authority Tourism Ministry said there was not enough evidence to support the archaeologist's claim.
"There's nothing unusual about the latest discovery, which is no different from previous ones," a senior official in the ministry said.
The official claimed that the discovery was lacking in "scientific credibility" and showed that there were ideological motives behind the dramatic announcement earlier this week.
"We warn Israel against using this purported discovery for political and ideological purposes," the official added. "The Israeli announcement is part of a fierce Israeli settlement offensive in the Bethlehem area."According to the official, archaeological sites in the West Bank belong only to the Palestinians and are part of their cultural, historical and spiritual heritage. He said Israeli excavation work in the West Bank was being carried out in violation of international laws.
"The Israeli archaeological digs are also in violation of the agreements signed between the Palestinians and Israel and don't serve the cause of peace between the two people," the official said.
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