bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nes Harim, ‘Ein Haud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Natan
Published: December 2024

In April 2015, an excavation was conducted near 'Ein Haudin Moshav Nes
Harim (Permit No. A-7388; map ref. 205003-32/627872-904; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by N. Ben-Ari (photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), P. Betzer (consultation), E. Belashov (plan) and I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing). E. Marco and A. Zilberstein carried out
preliminary antiquities inspections at the site.
Kefar Haruv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In July 2015, an excavation was conducted near the resort village Mizpe
La-Shalom, south of Kefar Haruv (Permit No. A-7452; map ref. 262077/740540;
Fig. 1), in the wake of damage caused to antiquities. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Assis (field
photography), with the assistance of B. Zidan (administration), A. Berger
(trial trenches), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), E.J.
Stern and D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery reading) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing).
Ḥorbat Ḥaruba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

In January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Technology
Park of Modi'in (Permit No. A-6394; map ref. 196525-780/647005-260), prior
to development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Yaroshevich, with the assistance of P. Spivak
(area supervision), R. Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Shadman and A. Re'em
(logistics), M. Kahan, M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), N. Zak (plans) and L. Zeiger
(flint drawing).
Modi‘in, Giv‘at Kaizer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In January 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Giv'at Kaizer in
Modi'in (Permit No. A-5814; map ref. 19928-31/64565-70). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by P. Spivak, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), T. Kanias
(antiquities inspection), O. Marder (consultation), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), S. Ammami and the Sky View Company (field
photography), A. Dagot (GPS) and N. Zak (plans).
Khirbat el-Hammam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

In June 2013 an excavation was conducted at Khirbat al-Hammam (Permit
No. A-6818; map ref. 199595-613/648784-98; Fig. 1), after A. Re'em
identified antiquities that were damaged during development work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Authority Antiquities, was directed by
O. Segal, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), C. Ben-Ari (GIS and location map), A. Peretz (photo), D.
Porotsky (drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing) and A. 'Azab and A. Shadman.
Nahal Yattir 2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at the Chalcolithic
site Nahal Yattir 2 (Permit No. A-7234; map ref. 190671-798/572329-409; Fig.
1), prior to construction of Section 3 of Highway 6. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Cross-Israel Highway Company, was directed by D. Yegorov (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), S. Gal
(GPS), and M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting).
Tel Par (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a trial excavation was conducted east of Tel Par
(Permit No. A-7306; map ref. 211694-53211/741519-769; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of the Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel
Highway Company, Ltd., was directed by M. Hater, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), R. Liran (surveying
and drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Padida (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), K. Sa'id and L. Talmi (IAA-Haifa
district).
Nahal Ha-’Ela
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in Nahal Ha-'Ela
(Permit No. A-7442; map ref. 198005-24/622156-294), prior to the
construction of a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Paz and N. Weltzer with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), M. Kahan, A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), Y. Yolowitz (field photography), M. Birkenfeld (GIS), O. Ackerman
(geomorphology), O. Bar, Y. Raskin, M. Asband, D. Itkin and J. Regev
(consultation), as well as S. Gendler, P. Betzer and D. Ben-Ami. A. Melman,
S. Levavi and Z. Turgeman carried out preliminary inspections at the site.
Ramla, Shimshon Ha-Gibor Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 16 Shimshon
Ha-Gibor Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-7356; map ref. 187430-81/648160-95;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a kindergarten. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ramla Municipality, was directed by R. Toueg (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting),
E. Belashov (plan), H. Torgë (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), N.
Amitai-Preiss (weights) and C. Amit (studio photography). O. Danziger
excavated trial trenches at the site prior to the excavation.
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at the entrance to the
City of David visitor's center on Ma'alot 'Ir David Street, within the
confines of the Jerusalem Walls National Park (Permit No. A-7447; map ref.
222395-405/631286-99). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the El'ad Foundation, was directed by
J. Uziel, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), V. Essman and
Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), N. Mizrahi (foreman), M. Hagbi (field
photography) and N. Zak (plans).
Shefar‘am, Highway 79
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2008, a trial excavation was conducted along
Highway 79, of Sites 105, 110 and 113 (Permit No. A-5540; map refs.
219299-334/742864-84, 216639-86/744173-209, 217336-94/743933-70; Olami and
Gal 2003), prior to widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the National Roads
Company, was directed by W. Atrash (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev
and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and
H. Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing).
Be’er Sheva‘, ‘Emeq Sara Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kobrin Federico
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, an excavation was conducted in the 'Emeq Sara
Industrial Zone in south Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-7486; map ref.
182651-91/569607-51; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a factory. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Cebus Rimon Industrialized Construction Company, Ltd., was
directed by F. Kobrin (surveying, drafting and field photography), with the
assistance of N. Zak (plan).
Horbat Pelia (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shemer Maayan
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Peli'a (West; Tur'an Junction; Permit No. A-7332; map ref.
235246-815/740846-1300), prior to the construction of an interchange leading
to the settlement. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Netivei Israel - the National
Infrastructures Company, was directed by M. Shemer, with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi and B. Zidan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS and drafting), K.
Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), E. Belashov (preparation of plans for
publication) and laborers from Tiberias.
Nes Ẓiyyona, Commercial Center
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in western Nes
Ziyyona (Permit No. A-7321; map ref. 179965-80045/648605-79), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Schwartz Supervision and Construction Company,
was directed by D. Golan with the assistance of L. Nadav Ziv and V. Shustin
(area supervision and preliminary inspections), D. Abu Salah and L.
Rauchberger (preliminary inspections), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Buchennino and H. Torgë (ceramics
consultation), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), A. Sasson
(consultation), Y. Marmelstein (millstone photograph) and M. Ajami.
Ramat Gan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted near Nahal
Ha-Yarkon in Ramat Gan (Permit No. A-5602; map ref. 183198-250/666922-90;
Fig. 1), after C. Ben-Ari discovered antiquities in trial trenches. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed the Faire Fund Company, was directed by A. Glick, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), and Y. Levi, M. Ajami,
A. Gorzalczany, M. Peilstöker and D. Barkan of the IAA Central
Region.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

In September-November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla
(Permit No. A-6903; map ref. 187763-8163/649028-529), prior to road paving
and the construction of a supply line and a bridge above the railway. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Eldad Spivak Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by H.
Torgë, with the assistance of E. Haddad (Area A), R. Toueg (Areas D1 and E),
S. Krispin (Areas B and D2), S. Dallashi (Area C), D. Shahar (Area CD), O.
Danziger and L. Golan (assistant area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), C.
Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), Sky View Company
(aerial photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing), S. Shalev and Y. Drey
(consultation regarding the metal furnace).
Khirbat Basha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Basha
(Permit No. A-7205; map ref. 164251-679/624560-5001), prior to construction
of a sewage treatment facility. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Nizzanim Water Association,
was directed by I. Perez (photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), I. Brin (plans), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Kefar Uriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in an
agricultural area south of Kefar Uriyya (Permit No. A-4661; map ref.
19550/63322; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Moshav Kefar Uriyya, was directed by
I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), R. Lewis
(area supervision), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and E. Belashov (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and C.
Hersch (drawing of finds).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In October 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7230; map ref. 221763-87/638412-61),
prior to development work in a private lot. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr. A. Shufra,
was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration),
A. Hajian, M. Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), C. Arbib and B.
Dwyat (antiquities inspection), D. Levy (GPS) and B. Touri.
Migdal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: December 2024

In November 2007, an excavation was conducted east of Highway 90, along
the eastern side of the access road leading from Migdal Junction to Resital
Beach (Permit No. A-5299; map ref. 248580-600/747753-73; Fig. 1), prior to
the installation of an electric pole. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by D. Avshalom-Gorni, with the
assistance of Y. Harel (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A.
Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), E.J. Stern (ceramics) and S. Haad
(pottery drawing).
Tel Musa Shahin, Kefar Gevirol (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, an excavation was conducted in Kefar Gevirol (Permit
No. A-7539; map ref. 178735-85/644781-829; Fig. 1) prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Moshe Avisror and Sons Company, was directed by E. Jakoel,
with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Elad and M. Molokandov
(preliminary inspections), A. Dagot, C. Ben-Ari (GPS), R. Mishayev and R.
Liran (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (scientific consultation), L.
Rauchberger (clay tobacco pipes), A. Nataneli and Y. Marmelstein (studio
photography), A. Kohn-Tavor and M. Ajami.
Be’er Sheva‘, Ha-Haluz Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Pasternak Martin David
Published: December 2024

In May 2015, an excavation was conducted on Ha-Haluz Street in the Old
City of Be'er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-7399; map ref. 180109-20/572257-68; Fig.
1), after remains were exposed during an antiquities inspection prior to
infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Be'er Sheva‘ Economic Development
Company, was directed by M.D. Pasternak, with the assistance of Y. Huster
(area supervision), Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), D. Varga, S. Talis and N. Paran (consultation). The antiquities
were exposed by A. Perez, M.D. Pasternak and A. Rasiuk.
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, an excavation was conducted at the site of
ancient Tiberias (Permit No. A-7354; map ref. 251134/742608; Fig. 1), prior
to the installation of an electric pole. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Dalali-Amos (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Liran
(surveying), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance)
and H. Rosen-Tahan (pottery and glass drawing).
Ḥuqoq – 2015
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Grey Matthew ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Britt Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizzi Dennis
Published: December 2024

In May and June 2015, the fifth season of excavations was conducted at
Horbat Huqoq in eastern Galilee (License No. G-34/2015; map ref.
24500-50/75430-65). The excavation was undertaken and underwritten by the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brigham Young University
(Utah), and the University of Toronto (Canada). Additional funding was
provided by the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council and Waitt
Grants Program, the Loeb Classical Library Foundation, the Foundation for
Biblical Archaeology (S. Bishop) and private donors. The excavation was
directed by J. Magness, with S. Kisilevitz (assistant director), M. Golan
(administration), M. Grey and D. Mizzi (area supervision), B. Coussens
(assistant area supervisor), J. Haberman (field photography), M.
Robinson-Mohr (registration), D. Schindler (ceramics), K. Britt (mosaics),
A. Brown (faunal remains), N. Elkins (numismatics), E. Hubbard
(geoarchaeology and micromorphology), R. Mohr (drawing), V. Pirsky
(drafting), O. Cohen (site and small finds conservation), Griffin Aerial
Imaging (aerial photography) and M. Lavie (cleaning of coins). The
volunteers were undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S.A., Canada
and Slovakia.
Tel Qiryat Ye‘arim (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Natan
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2014, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northwestern slopes of Tel Qiryat Ye'arim, north of Abu Ghosh (Permit No.
A-7249; map ref. 209103-763/635401-723; Fig. 1), following a survey prior to
development and extension of the settlement. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Ben-Ari (photography),
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kahan, V. Essman and
Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Fadida and A. Peretz (photography),
D. Levi (GPS), N. Zak (plans) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds).
Additional help was provided by A. Marco (antiquities inspection), D. Ein
Mor (preliminary inspections), D. Ben-Ami (scientific guidance) and P.
Betzer (IAA district archaeologist).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood D
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsur Yoav
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2014, a salvage excavation of a lime kiln was
conducted in Neighborhood D of Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7235; map
ref. 197833/623429), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Tsur, with the assistance
of N. Shahami (area supervision), A. Peretz (photography), M. Kahan
(surveying), E. Belashov (plans) and D. Levi (GPS).
Jerusalem, Nahal Og (Khirbat Ka‘kul)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

In July 2008, a trial excavation was conducted on the northern bank of
Nahal Og, south of the Shu'fat refugee camp in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5447;
map ref. 223600-20/635070-5), prior to the construction of the separation
fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan and V. Avrutis, with the assistance of
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and Y. Shmidov (plans).
Tel Regev, Cemetery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2015, a trial excavation was conducted along the
southern margin of Highway 70, c. 100 m northwest of Tel Regev cemetery
(Permit No. A-7324; map ref. 211719-878/741794-936), prior to construction
along the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Authority
Antiquities and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, Ltd., was
directed by D. Kirzner (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), M. Hater, E. Shukron and A.S. Sa'id
(preliminary inspections), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), A. Padida (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading and
identification of stone objects), as well as K. Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Tel Ḥadid: A Building from the Iron Age and Early Persian Period
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In January 2008, an excavation was conducted on the southern fringes of
Tel Hadid (el-Haditha; Permit No. A-5355; map ref. 1951-4/6520-3), along the
planned route for an underground cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torgë. It yielded
scant remains and a building from the Iron Age and the early Persian period.
Torgë 2010. Tel Hadid. HA-ESI 122. For the full report, see link below.
Ḥorbat Mishkena – Es-Sira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted c. 300 m
southwest of Horbat Mishkena (Permit No. A-7379; map ref.
238436-47/742930-62; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to ancient remains when
a concrete wall constructed around a seasonal pool (Birqat Miskana) while
widening Highway 65 and the Golani Interchange. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the National
Roads Company, was directed by N. Feig (photography), with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), U. Berger (GPS), M. Shemer
(identification of flint tools) and laborers from Nazareth and Tiberias.
Jerusalem, Khirbat el-Mughram
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el-Mughram, Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6926; map ref. 221003-87/635677-726;
Fig. 1) after ancient quarries were exposed while paving a road between
ed-Dahar Street in Shu'fat and Rabbi Almosnino Street in Ramat Shelomo. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Moriah Company, was directed by D. Yeger, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and B. Touri (East Jerusalem
district archaeologist).
Ḥorbat Burgat Mishor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a trial excavation was conducted c. 400 m south of
Horbat Burgat Mishor, in the southern portion of the 'Akko Plain (Permit No.
A-7520; map ref. 211685-721/747541-92; Fig. 1), after antiquities were
discovered during a preliminary examination prior to laying railway tracks.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Yefe Nof Transportation, Infrastructure and Construction
Company Ltd., was directed by E. Oren (photography), with the assistance of
E. Bachar (administration), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting) and L. Talmi.
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted on Kaplan Street in
‘Akko (Permit No. A-7429; map ref. 20756-9/75882-85), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by N. Feig (field photography), with the assistance Y. Ya‘aqobi
(administration), D. Syon (metal detection and numismatics), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing) and laborers from Majd al-Krum.
Jerusalem, the Christian Quarter, Monastery of Saint Charalambos
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

The excavation was conducted in a room (4.0 × 4.5 m) in the
southwestern corner of an open courtyard, on Aqabat el-Khanqa Street, c. 20
m southwest of the eighth station on the Via Dolorosa (Fig. 1). The
Monastery of St. Charalambos (or Haralampos) is one in a series of
monasteries that were erected during the wave of construction of Orthodox
Church institutions in the second half of the nineteenth century CE that
began at the time of the patriarch Cyril II. The land on which the monastery
was built was owned already by the Greek Orthodox church, but was used for
dwellings (Harani 2010:148; Rubin 1984:111). Remains of Ottoman construction
founded directly on the remains of a building that dates to the Early Roman
period were documented c. 25 m to the north (Kagan 2014; Fig. 1: A-6775).
Nahal ‘Arugot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Roi
Published: December 2024

In November 2013 and January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted
in a cave on the northern bank of Nahal 'Arugot (Cave of the Rope; Permit
No. A-6962; map ref. 233491/597424; designated No. 347B in a previously
conducted survey [Porat 2006]). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Porat of the Cave Research Unit of
the Hebrew University and E. Klein of the Israel Antiquities Authority
(photography and drafting), with the assistance of A. Ganor, G. Fitoussi, N.
Distelfeld, R. Lupu, G. Goldenberg, U. Rothstein, I. Horowitz, A. Klein, Y.
Mizrahi, A. Frumkin, B. Zissu, B. Langford, U. Davidovich, M. Olman, S.
Ya'aran, A. Lev-Ari,E. Cohen (field work), Y. Zehavi (safety), O. Shamir and
N. Sukenik (organic finds), R. Vinitsky (sorting and packing of the organic
finds), V. Nosikovsky (textile conservation), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of
finds) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lass Egon H.E.
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2003, trial and salvage excavations were conducted in
the southwestern part of the Buchman Compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-3856;
map ref. 2010/6431), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Housing, was directed by A. Onn, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), Y. Zelinger (area supervision), T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting) and L. Barda (GPS).
Ḥorbat Barbarit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In January and June 2013, excavations were conducted at Horbat Barbarit
(Permit No. A-6699; map ref. 159702-60684/614765-5317; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of an industrial zone. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Moshav Mavqi'im, were
directed by Y. Haimi (photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), S. Gal (GPS) and S.
Ganor. 　D. Eisenberg-Degen supervised the digging of trial
trenches prior to the excavation.
Jerusalem, Nahal Ravida
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shor Meidad
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in Nahal Ravida in
the Jerusalem Forest (Permit No. A-7389; map ref. 217113-8168/631823-2491),
prior the construction of Highway 16. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Netivei Israel - the
National Transportation Infrastructure Company, Ltd., was directed by M.
Shor, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kahan (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz (photography), D. Tanami (metal detection), D.
Ben-Ami (scientific guidance), N. Zak and E. Belashov (plans), and A.
Wiegmann and A. Re'em.
Yafo, the Greek Market
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

In May-July 2013 and July-September 2014, salvage excavations were
conducted in the Greek Market in the center of Yafo (Permit Nos. A-6772,
A-7100; map ref. 176655-7191/661990-2267; Fig. 1), prior to extensive
renovation of the infrastructure. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo
municipality, were directed by Y. Arbel (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani, E. Bachar and R. Abu Khalaf (administration), L.
Rauchberger, N. Shtil, T. Rodin, D. Abu Salah, A. Podpruginas, S. Dallasheh
and E. Jakoel (area supervision), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), C.
Amit (studio photography), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. de Vincenz, P.
Gendelman, E. Stern, K. Burke, N. Amitai-Preiss and G. Finkielsztejn
(pottery), M. Shuiskaya (drawing), K. Raphael (metal artifacts), M. Sadeh
and I. Ktalav (archaeozoology), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), V.
Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Yoqne‘am
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at the foot of Tel
Yoqne‘am, in the moshava (Permit No. A-7081; map ref. 21650-700/729850-75;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a private residence. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
contractor, Mr. J. Levy, was directed by N. Feig (photography), with the
assistance of A. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying), N. Zak (drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Boqer Taḥtit (Boker Tachtit)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, an excavation was conducted at the Boqer Tahtit (Boker
Tachtit) prehistoric site in the 'En 'Avdat Nature Reserve in the Negev
(License No. G-53/2013; map ref.17855-65/52775-85). The excavation, on
behalf of the Max Planck-Weizmann Joint Center for Integrative Archaeology
and Anthropology and the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by O.
Barzilai (field photography) and E. Boaretto (radiocarbon), with the
assistance of M. Goder-Goldberger (area supervision and flint analysis), Y.
Shmidov and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), S. McPherron (GIS and
scientific consultation), N. Doerschner (OSL), V. Aldeias and S. Weiner
(micromorphology), V. Caracuta (archaeobotany), C. Amit (studio
photography), L. Wienblum and L. Regev (excavation program), T. Tsuk and Y.
Haimi (planning and consultation), A. Cohen (guidance and logistic
assistance) and students of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the
Ben-Gurion University.
Jerusalem, ‘Emeq Lavan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, an excavation was carried out at Ora Junction in
southwest Jerusalem, overlooking the valley known as 'Emeq Lavan (Permit No.
A-7248; Map ref. 215296-409/629292-348; Fig. 1), prior to the construction
of a new road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by B. Storchan (photography), with the assistance of
N. Nehama (administration), D. Tanami (archaeological inspection), M. Kunin
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (photography) and N. Zak
(final plans).
Jerusalem, The Western Wall Tunnels
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander
Published: December 2024

In 2010-2012, another excavation season was conducted in the cavities
beneath the Great Causeway, extending between the Temple Mount and Ha-Gay
Street (Permit Nos. A-6085, A-6393). The excavations, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and at the initiative of and with
financing from the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, were directed by the
late A. Onn, with the assistance of Y. Rapuano (area supervision), A. Peretz
(field photography), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), D. Tanami (metal
detector), N. Zak and E. Belashov (drafting), S. Weksler-Bdolah, J. Patrich
and O. Peleg-Barkat (architecture and stratigraphy), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), J. Gaertner (Roman-period pottery), P. Reuven (Byzantine- and
Islamic-period pottery), N. Katsnelson (glass), J. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), A. Karasik (digital photography) and M. Goodin (pottery
drawing). Following Alexander Onn's untimely passing in 2012, S.
Weksler-Bdolah assumed responsibility for the preparation of a final report
for publication (for an article summarizing some of the finds described
below see Onn and Weksler-Bdolah 2011; Onn, Weksler-Bdolah and Patrich
2016).
Ramla, Mordechai Ha-Yehudi Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Mordechai Ha-Yehudi Street in Ramla, along the planned route of an Israel
Railways Authority railroad track (Permit No. A-4851; map ref.
18800-4/64885-900; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torgë. R. Kool identified
the coins. The excavation yielded scant building remains, most probably
dwellings and adjacent installations, from the Ealry Islamic period (the
second half of the eighth century to the eleventh century CE). For the full
report, see link below.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood D3
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh, c. 1 km south of Tel Yarmut, in an area slated for the construction
of Neighborhood D3 (Permit No. A-7267; map ref. 197631-7812/622889-3003;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing, was directed by Y.
Billig, with the assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu Halaf (administration),
A. Peretz (field photography), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying),
D. Porotsky (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and Sky View Photography Ltd. (aerial photography).
Tell Sheikh Marzuq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tell Sheikh
Marzuq-'Nahal Gilbon site'-in the Golan Heights, slightly north of Highway
91 and next to Sufa army camp (Permit No. A-7059; map ref. 265870/773160l;
Figs. 1, 2). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed U. Berger,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liran and R.
Mishayev (surveying), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery and basalt artifacts drawing),
M. Smilansky (flint drawing), R. Kool (numismatics), G. Jaffe (scientific
consultation) and laborers from Tiberias.
Yoṭvata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In December 2011, an excavation was conducted along the eastern margin
of Highway 90, c. 1.5 km north of Yotvata Park (Permit No. A-6250; map ref.
20590-5/42482-96; Fig. 1), prior to widening the road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
National Roads Company of Israel, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the
assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration) and S. Gal (GPS).
Tel Bet Yerah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a rescue excavation was conducted at Tel Bet Yerah (Permit
No. A-7103; map ref. 254027-89/735385-416), prior to the construction of a
new sports hall. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the 'Emeq Ha-Yarden regional council,
was directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of Y. Laban and Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Meshayev, R, Liran and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), Y. Beebes (field photography), T. Meltser (plan), L. Porat
(pottery restoration and conservation), A. Gyrman-Levanon (digital drawing)
and T. Horvitz (district archaeologist).
Tel Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In February 2007, a small excavation was conducted on Balfour Street in
Nahariyya (Permit No. A-5040; map ref. 20888/76798; Fig. 1). The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Getzov
(photography, surveying, drafting and pottery drawing), with the assistance
of Y. Lerer (district antiquities inspector), Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration),
A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Grishna (registration) and a team of four laborers.
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

In December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at 34 Shmuel Tamir
Street in the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5312; map
ref. 222301/636499), prior to the construction of residential buildings. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Landes-Nagar, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M.
Kipnis (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), E. Belashov (plans) and N.
Ze'evi (archival photographs).
Ṭur‘an, Northwest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
Tur‘an (Permit No. A-7270; map ref. 234825-58/742879-916; Fig. 1), prior to
the construction of a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig (photography), with
the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Er-Reina (North), Highway 79
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

From October 2013 to February 2014, trial excavations were conducted
along Highway 79 north of er-Reina village (Permit Nos. A-6904, A-6992; map
ref. 22760-960/73702-80), prior to widening the road. The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel National Roads Company Ltd., were directed by O. Zidan (photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and W. Atrash and T. Horowitz (scientific guidance).
Giv‘at Arnon (Giv‘ati Junction)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In December 2013 and January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted
on Giv‘at Arnon (Khirbat 'Ajjis er-Ras; Permit No. A-6974; map ref.
168316-96/618713-800), rising to an elevation of 110 m asl, c. 11 km east of
Ashqelon (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mekorot Company, was directed by
I. Peretz (photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor
(administration), T. Gerser (area supervision), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying), N. Zak (plans), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), T. Gonen
(restoration of terra-cotta pipes), I. Raznisky (metallurgical laboratory),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), T. Winter (glass) and C. Amit (studio
photography). Laborers from Rahat participated in the excavation work.
Nahal Shoval
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Nahal
Shoval site (Permit No. A-7243; map ref. 17988/59103; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of utility poles. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company,
was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor
(administration), E. Aladjem (area supervision), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Additional help was rendered by S. Talis and F. Sonntag of the Beersheba and
Northern Negev District of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private lot
in the Shu‘fat neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7582; map ref.
221722-76/636127-51), prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Mr. Abbas
Sliema, was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), M. Kahane (surveying and drafting), R. Bar-Nathan
(ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and B. Touri.
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, bronze weapons were discovered while inspecting
infrastructure work at the 'Third Mile Estate' site in Ashqelon ('The City
of Wine'; map ref. 621415/160737; Fig. 1). The infrastructure work was
carried out on behalf of the Ashqelon Water Corporation and the inspection
was conducted by M. Oron on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority with
the assistance of C. Amit (studio photography) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(drawing).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh D2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Omer
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a trial excavation was conducted west of Tel Yarmut
(Permit No. A-7493; map ref. 19700-05/62430-50) after ancient remains were
discovered while overseeing work prior to the construction of Neighborhood
D2 in Ramat Bet Shemesh. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by O. Shalev, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), S. Gendler (logistical support), D. Levi (GPS), M. Kahan
and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), G. Shlimovich (photography), E.
Belashov (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), O. Barzilai (flint
artifacts), M. Smilansky (flint drawings) and I. Ktalav (mollusks). Prior to
the excavation, antiquities inspections at the site were supervised by N.
Ben-Ari, S. Hirshberg, A. Melman and Y. Tsur.
Be’er Sheva‘, Naḥal Solelim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lass Egon H.E. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Pasternak Martin David
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, an excavation was conducted near Nahal Solelim and
the western road leading into Be'er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-7621; map ref.
176597-736/574211-330; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Be'er Sheva‘ Economic Development Company, was directed by M.D. Pasternak
with the assistance of H. Hamer (supervision), Y. El-‘Amor (administration),
E. Aladjem (photography), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting),
I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Abadi-Reiss and S. Talis
(consultation) and laborers from Kiryat Gat and the Zoharim Youth Village.
Ḥorbat Ashdod-Yam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

In February 2012, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Ashdod-Yam in
Ashdod (Permit No. A-6409; map ref. 164371-440/631666-762; Fig. 1), prior to
development of the southern promenade. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashdod Municipal
Tourism Development Company, was directed by S. Ganor, with the assistance
of A. Filin and S. Gal (surveying and drafting) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing), as well as Y. Israel, D. Varga, S. Lander, G. Seriy, N.S.
Paran and A. Rasiuk of the Southern Region of the IAA.
Khirbat er-Ra‘i
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garfinkel Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

In October 2015 and April 2016, excavations were conducted at Khirbat
er-Ra‘i, located c. 3 km northwest of Tel Lakhish (Lachish) (License Nos.
G-90/2015, G-26/2016; map ref. 182900/611050). The excavations, undertaken
on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology at The Hebrew University and the
Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Joseph (Joey) Baruch Silver, were
directed by Y. Garfinkel and S. Ganor, with the assistance of I. Kraimerman,
H. Shapira, S. Weiss, I. Weisbin and I. Haddad (area supervisors), M. Kahan
and G. Rosenberg (surveying and drafting), T. Rogovski (photography), G.
Fitoussi and E. Aladjem (aerial photography) and archaeology students, young
people from excursion groups, numerous volunteers and pupils from the
Yitzhak Rabin New High School in Qiryat Gat.
Jerusalem, Kovshei Katamon Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dan-Goor Salome
Published: December 2024

In May 2016, an excavation was conducted on Kovshei Katamon Street in
the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7693; map ref.
630352/220115; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a day care center. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Moriah Company, was directed by S. Dan-Goor with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), M. Kahan and A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Tanami (metal detection),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds).
Tel ‘Erani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In October 2015-February 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in
Areas P-U at Tel ‘Erani (Permit No. A-7524; map ref. 17973/61309), prior to
widening Highway 35. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the National Transport Infrastructure
Company, was directed by D. Yegorov and I. Milevski, with the assistance of
E. Aladjem, M. Pasternak and Y. Huster (area supervision), A. Ziv-Ner, H.
Hammer, E. Eisenberg and Y. Shapiro (assistant area supervisors), Y.
El-‘Amor (administration), M. Kahan, V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), E. Kamaisky andY. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), J. Regev (C14 analysis), D. Itkin (micromorphology)
and Project 500 workers and laborers from Qiryat Gat, Ashqelon, Kuseifa and
Abu Kaf provided by the contractor.
Latrun (Northeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

In July 2010, a trial excavation was conducted northeast of Latrun
(Permit No. A-5955; map ref. 198648-9259/639060-686), prior to converting
the area into a site for quarrying debris for the Modi‘in-Jerusalem railway
tunnel. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Israel Railways, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi,
with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology),
C. Hersch (drawing of artifacts), C. Amit (studio photography) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).