Archaeology news for September 9-17

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Mexican archaeologists enter, for the first time, a 1,500 year old tomb in Palenque
http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=57759#.UFeXqI1lTgw

Egyptians 'close' to finding Cleopatra's tomb
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/egypt/5160248/Egyptians-close-to-finding-Cleopatras-tomb.html

Excavations in Jaffa confirm presence of Egyptian settlement on the ancient city site
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-09/jgum-eij091012.php

Bones and artifacts found in hunt for the wreckage of the Franklin Expedition
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/Bones+artifacts+found+ships/7216262/story.html#ixzz26lmuEYlR

Race to save Alaskan Arctic archaeology
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19521091

Maya Murals Found in Family Kitchen
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/09/pictures/120905-maya-murals-found-kitchen-science-mayan/

First Temple-Era Reservoir Found in Jerusalem
http://news.discovery.com/history/ancient-reservoir-jerusalem-120909.html

Massive German War Plane Wreck Found
http://news.discovery.com/history/german-plane-wreck-found-120914.html

Roman military camp dating back to conquest of Gaul throws light on part of world history
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-09/jgum-rmc091412.php

Medieval Shipwreck Found in Danube River
http://news.discovery.com/history/medieval-shipwreck-danube-120911.html

Rome bans lovers' padlocks to safeguard ancient bridge
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/11/rome-bans-lovers-padlocks-milvian-bridge
(This article made me laugh, although I probably shouldn't have XD)

And several more headlines re: Richard III, including the possibility that his body has been found. In chronological order:

1. Archaeological dig inches 'tantalizingly closer' to possible burial place of King Richard III


2. Human remains discovered in search for King Richard III


3. Battle-Bruised Skeleton May Be King Richard III


4. King Richard III search in new phase after 'discovery has potential to rewrite history'