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One of the accused, Dr Firat Sari, told prosecutors that everything had been done "in accordance with procedures", the Associated Press new agency reports.

The order, Justice Mathur adds, is a "strong message for state machinery to not align with political bosses but to act in accordance with law".

He said that “we will handle this matter in accordance with the relevant law.”

Mr Jones said he could not comment on matters relating to staff, but "any allegation" brought to the board's attention would be dealt with in accordance with its policies.

"Many of my fellow archaeologists, both colleagues and students, serve in the army and participate in the war... they actively work to prevent such damage, in accordance with the general guidelines of our military."