71.   Ultra-orthodox Jews campaign against archaeological digs on the grounds that they often desecrate Jewish burial sites.

72.   Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on Tuesday ordered a halt to an archaeological dig after thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews staged a demonstration to protest that tombs were being desecrated.

73.   Nur Eddin said the extra money was needed to restore ancient monuments, maintain museums and fund archaeological digs.

74.   Pachtas said the main problem with the equestrian centre was the presence of the archaeological digs which are currently going on in the area.