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Saving Gaza's past

How Palestinians are trying to save what remains of Gaza鈥檚 remarkable 5000-year history

The history of Gaza dates back more than 5000 years. In antiquity, it was a key port on the Mediterranean coast. Assyrians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and the Ottomans have all left their mark on this small territory. This rich history is seen by Palestinians as central to their identity. Amid the death and destruction of the war, the 麻豆社鈥檚 Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell meets the Palestinians who鈥檝e desperately tried to save what remains of Gaza鈥檚 past.

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