Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Announces Discovery of Archaeological Site in Jifna North of Ramallah

SadaNews - The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today, Thursday, the discovery of an archaeological site in the village of Jifna, north of Ramallah and Al-Bireh.

The ministry explained in a press statement that following a report from the Palestinian security forces regarding the appearance of an archaeological site on the main road connecting Jifna and Ain Sinya, they immediately cooperated with the Tourism and Antiquities Police to respond to the site and took all necessary field measures to protect it and prevent it from any danger.

It added that specialized government teams from the ministry promptly went to the site to secure it and take the necessary technical and legal measures, commencing the initial excavations according to established protocols to ensure its preservation and to prevent disturbance to its contents.

The preliminary findings revealed that the site is a cemetery dating back to the Roman period, which underscores the historical significance of the area and its deep cultural heritage spanning through the ages. The teams conducted scientific archaeological excavations that included revealing the features of the cemetery, extracting archaeological artifacts, and documenting them according to recognized professional standards, in preparation for studying and preserving them within the frameworks specialized in safeguarding cultural heritage.

The ministry called upon citizens in various governorates of the homeland to immediately report any sites or archaeological finds discovered to ensure they are dealt with in a scientific and legal manner, preserving this national heritage for future generations.