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Magdala

American  
[mag-duh-luh] / ˈmæg də lə /

noun

  1. an ancient town in Palestine, W of the Sea of Galilee: supposed home of Mary Magdalene.


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"The restitution of Ethiopian artefacts looted by the1868 British expedition to Magdala is important for restorative justice and an excellent way to build better relations and collaborations between British and Ethiopian institutions," he said.

From BBC

Multiple cordons are in place around the city centre, with Ilkeston Road, Magdala Road, Milton Street and Maple Street remaining shut.

From BBC

No details have emerged so far about the man found dead in Magdala Road.

From BBC

Residents were evacuated from the near vicinity, including from Magdala Road, Zulla Road and Ebers Road and a police cordon remains in place.

From BBC

Magdala Jean, 33, and her husband came from Haiti.

From New York Times