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September 7, 2018       Share:    

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-archaeology-israel-natgas/under-the-sea-antiquities-make-way-for-israels-leviathan-pipeline-idUSKCN1LM1IR

Video: Archaeologists Scour Israel's Coast in Bid to Preserve Relics

(Reuters) Rinat Harash - Underwater archaeologists have been scouring the seabed where a gas pipeline is being built off Israel's coast in a bid to preserve relics near the ancient port of Dor, once a key Mediterranean trade hub. The pipeline from the deep-sea Leviathan gas field, due to begin production next year, comes ashore near Dor Beach. The Israel Antiquities Authority over the past year has found earthenware jugs, anchors, and the remains of wrecked ships. The pipeline is being buried 15-20 meters below the seabed to minimize any impact on the surroundings.

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