31.   The archaeologists were allowed to leave Russia, but will be barred from re-entering the country, he said.

32.   Three old mosques were obliterated so thoroughly that after another year of vegetation, only archaeologists will be able to find traces.

33.   To prevent looting, the existence of the caves was kept secret until the archaeologists were ready to begin excavation.

34.   If the archaeologists who are swarming the site are in a hurry, it is because they have only two weeks left to conclude the excavations.

35.   Archaeologists are to carry out further research on the statue over the coming days and start restoration work on the find.