Israel Is Using Archeology To Wage War On Muslim History – The Forward
▻https://forward.com/opinion/425059/jerusalems-archaeological-sites-are-now-a-battle-ground-for-israeli
https://images.forwardcdn.com/image/1090x480/center/images/cropped/israel-archaeology-1559140696.jpg Take for example, Khan Daraj al-‘Eyn, a 14th Century Mamluk bathhouse. Today it houses an exhibition on Jewish ancestry and an events hall. There is no sign alerting the visitor that it is a Mamluk structure, or that it was built by the governor of Damascus, Sayf al-Din Tankaz, who was responsible for some of the more impressive buildings of the time.
Jerusalem’s history is as varied as it is long. While there is no doubt that there is a wealth of finds to excite one’s sense of Jewish continuity, there are many layers to this city which appeal to a variety of cultural and religious communities. Claiming exclusive ownership based on archaeological finds is not a reflection of archaeological discoveries but an act of #story-telling where large pieces of history are edited out.