I was sorry to find in the recent edition of BAR the four-page article ostensibly attempting to clarify our work in the City of David under the pretense of correcting the New York Times. (“New York Times Misrepresents Major Jerusalem Discovery,” BAR 07:04). Most archaeologists do not undertake the task of correcting reports published in general publications no matter how important or inexact these reports may be. Professional differences are aired either in scientific publications and/or within the framework of professional convocations. Although it is clear to me that this article was published with good intentions, our experience with […]
