Youths on their Passover vacation vandalized the archeological site Ashdod-Yam citadel, it was discovered on Wednesday. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) issued a request that those responsible contact them within 48 hours to undo the damage; otherwise, they intend to file a complaint with the police.

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The youths vandalized the 1,300-year-old citadel with paints on Tuesday as part of a "color party." At their festivities, they threw paint over each other and the site and left litter at what is considered one of the most beautiful locations in the south.

Pictures that the youths shared of their "color party"

Paint left behind (Photo: Orel Ezra)

Paint left behind (Photo: Orel Ezra)

The Ashdod Municipality issued a statement: "The Municipality takes this incident seriously and will deal with the means available, including giving tickets to the responsible parties. The superintendent and the principal will be contacting the parents and making clear the severity of the situation. The parents, together with the children, will deal with cleaning the place before Thursday and after the holiday will be summoned for explanatory meetings."