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Archeologist: King Herod's tomb desecrated, but discovery 'high point'

"The archeologist who located King Herod's tomb at Herodium said Tuesday that the grave had been desecrated, apparently shortly after his death, but called the discovery a "high point."

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced Monday night that it has uncovered the grave and tomb of Herod, who ruled Judea for the Roman empire from circa 37 BCE.

Professor Ehud Netzer of the university's Institute of Archaeology told reporters Tuesday that the tomb was discovered when a team of researchers found pieces of a limestone sarcophagus believed to belong to the ancient king.Although there were no bones in the container, he said the sarcophagus' location and ornate appearance indicated it was Herod's..."

Also see the ‘Independent’ Newspaper article at: http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2524437.ece