How archaeology turns political in the West Bank

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How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
In the Judean desert, a complex past is being unearthed into a complicated present. Correspondent Seth Doane journeys to Israel and the West Bank, talking with archaeologists, residents and government officials about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts is also serving to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
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How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
In the Judean desert, a complex past is being unearthed into a complicated present. Correspondent Seth Doane journeys to Israel and the West Bank, talking with archaeologists, residents and government officials about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts is also serving to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
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This article covers cbs, news, west topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 78.