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- Gabriel Barkay (Israeli archaeologist) died at age 81 after a long illness.
- Barkay was renowned for his work on the Temple Mount and for discovering ancient biblical texts.
- He co-founded the Temple Mount Sifting Project, which has uncovered about half a million artifacts with over 260,000 volunteers.
- His career included criticism over his methods and political accusations, while the Ketef Hinnom scrolls were among his notable findings.
