bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot in the
Buchman quarter of Modi'in (Permit No. A-6568; map ref.
200135-393/643344-645; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Levinstein Construction Company, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography) and T. Kornfeld (final plans).
Jerusalem, the Old City—The Austrian Hospice
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2011 and December 2011-March 2012, two salvage
excavations and an antiquities inspection were conducted east of the main
building in the Austrian Hospice compound in the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-6100, A-6433; map ref. 222074-90/631950-71; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf to the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Austrian Hospice, was directed by S.
Kisilevitz, with the assistance of N. Nehama and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), B. Ajami and A. Keinan (safety supervision), V. Essman and
Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz and F. Zreineh (field photography), S.
Al-‘Amlah (metal detection), N. Zak and I. Berin (drafting), R. Cohen-Amin
(proccessing of finds), C. Amit (studio photography), J. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), L. Kupershmidt and H. Shor (metallurgical laboratory), I.
Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (Roman and Byzantine
ceramics), B. Dolinka (Islamic and Ottoman ceramics) and D.T. Ariel, A.
Berman and R. Kool (numismatics). The second excavation season was carried
out in accordance with a conservation plan, supervised by Z. Bren
(architect), G. Solar (conservation architect), S. Nitchshe (engineer) and
S. Puni (architect), and aiming to create a base floor that will preserve
the exposed remains and allow future excavations. We wish to thank the
Austrian Hospice and its rector M.S. Bugnyar, as well as F.
Zereyneh,A.Darwishand H.Darwishfor all of the technical assistance rendered
throughout the excavation.
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin (Qurnat Haramiya East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

During December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Giv'at
Tal neighborhood of Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-6664; map ref.
194410-636/665912-6178), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, Y. Meshulam, was directed by A.S. Tendler, with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A.
Peretz (field photography) and A. Danzinger (antiquities inspection).
Ḥorbat Ṭurit (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Turit
(South), south of Maker Junction (Permit No. A-6310; map ref.
212700-3005/757496-585), in the wake of the constructing the 'Akko-Karmi'el
railway line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company, was
directed by D. Yegorov, with the assistance of Y. Lerer (area supervision
and field photography), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS) and
O. Marder (scientific consultation).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Mazliah
neighborhood in Ramla (Permit No. A-6559; map ref. 187673-709/646974-92), in
the wake of damage to two cesspits prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ramla municipality, was directed by R. Toueg (field photography), with
the assistance from Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev (plans), T.
Kornfeld (drafting), H. Torge (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Parod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a survey was conducted in an area slated for the
community expansion in Qibbuz Parod (License No. S-120/2009; map ref.
240362-726/759463-821). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was performed by G. Cinamon, with the assistance of A. Shapiro
(GPS).
Tel ‘Amal: Loomweights
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shamir Orit
Published: December 2024

Tel 'Amal is located on the southern bank of Nahal 'Amal, in Qibbuz Nir
David (map ref. 24269/71232). In 1983 and 1984 salvage excavations were
carried out on the southern slope of the western hill of the tell, prior to
construction of a new wing of the Museum of Regional and Mediterranean
Archaeology (Permit Nos. A-1177, A-1374). The excavations were directed by
N. Feig. The numerous loomweights found in these and in previous excavations
at the site were studied by O. Shamir.
Khirbat Rafeidiya (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Rafeidiya (Permit No. A-6712; map ref. 209588-638/636616-647), in the wake
of clearing the area for agricultural purposes. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Anava
Vineyards and Wine Corporation, was directed by D. Storchan (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Malka (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and P. Betzer (district
archaeologist).
Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Bishop Gobat School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During October and November 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on
the grounds of the American Institute of Holy Land Studies (Bishop Gobat
School) on Mount Zion, at the end of Aravnah Ha-Yevusi Street (Permit No.
A-6638; map ref. 22163/63093), after architectural remains were discovered
during the installation of a water pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan, with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), V. Pirsky and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting) and E. Belashov (drafting). The excavation was
carried out in cooperation with the director of the institute, Dr. P.
Wright, and with the assistance of volunteers from among the students.
Lod, Lohame Agadir Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During November 2012 a trial excavation was conducted in a private lot
on Lohame Agadir Street in Lod (Pemit No. A-6651; map ref. 19071-3/65162-6).
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance from R. Abu Halaf (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying), E. Shadman and A. 'Azab (preliminary antiquities
inspections), A. Dagot (GPS) and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Bet Dagan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bet
Dagan (Permit No. A-6435; map ref. 18386-93/65687-90), after antiquities
were discovered during inspection prior to the installation of a sewer line.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Bet Dagan Local Council, was directed by A. Gorzalczany
(field photography), with the assistance of E. Jakoel (area supervision), Y.
Marmelstein (preliminary inspections), M. Mulokandov (cleaning the
winepress), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Gendelman (ceramic
consultation), N. Katsnelson (glass), G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and M. Ajami
and F. Volynsky of the Tel Aviv district of the Israel Antiquities
Authority.
Tel Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2001 an excavation was conducted near the entrance to
the Bedouin settlement of Tel Sheva' (Permit No. A-3411*; map ref. NIG
18529-446/57258-89; OIG 13529-446/ 07258-89), in the wake of infrastructure
work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and at the
initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by Y.
Baumgarten, assisted by H. Lavi (administration) and V. Essman (surveying).
Jisr es-Sidd
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2012 a trial excavation was conducted east of Tel
'Ali (Permit No. A-6570; map ref. 25298-306/73404-17), after ancient remains
were discovered during inspections prior to digging a channel for the
installation of the salt-water carrier. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Company,
was directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying) and laborers from Tiberias.
Kafr Misr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During November 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kafr Misr
(Permit No. A-3344; map ref. 24090-7/72790-5), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Mokary (surveying and field photography), with the assistance of L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. Lester (metal artifacts), H.
Tahan-Rosen (artifact drawing) and laborers from Kafr Misr.
Horbat Kasif (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Horbat Kasif (North; Permit No. A-6628; map ref. 206412/574185; Fig. 1)
northwest of Kuseifa, prior to widening Highway 31. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the National Roads Company of Israel, Ltd., was directed by V. Lifshits, A.
Fraiberg and A. Peretz (field photography), with assistance from S. Alchazov
(assistant area supervisor), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak
(drafting), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), A.
Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), Sky View
Company (aerial photography), as well as D. Varga, S. Ganor and Y. Israel.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northeastern fringes of Nein (Permit No. A-6204; map ref.
233250-75/726160-85), prior to construction of a private residence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the contractor, was directed by O. Zeidan, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liron (surveying), Y. Bibas
(field photography), W. Atrash (guidance), and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, Costa Rica Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on Costa Rica
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6673; map ref. 216518-44/628727-38; Fig.
1), following the discovery of two caves during development work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Bonei Ha-Negev Company, was directed by R. Avner, with
the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), Y. Shmidov and V. Essman
(surveying and drafting) and A. Peretz (field photography).
Survey of the Fifth Water Pipeline to Jerusalem (Eastern Section)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

During 2007-2009, a survey preceding development was conducted along
the planned route of a fifth water pipeline to Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5098:
License Nos. S-7/2008, S-97/2009; map ref. 1990-2170/6300-56). The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Mekorot Company, was directed by D. Ein Mor (field photography), with
the assistance of G. Solimany, B.A. Storchan, A. Nagorsky and A. Kohn-Tavor
(survey), L. Barda and D. Levi (GPS and maps), M. Kunin, V. Essman and M.
Kipnis (surveying and drafting).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6650; map ref. 199238-390/623068-223), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Naḥal ḥadera
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ouda Ahmed
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 an excavation was conducted along the route of the
Cross-Israel Highway (Permit No. A-3716; map ref. NIG 20160-230/70200-40;
OIG 15160-230/20200-40), in the wake of constructing an interchange at Baqa
al-Gharbiya. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Cross-Israel Highway, was directed by A. 'Ouda, S. Mahajna
and A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of K. Sa'id, D. Barkan, M. Taver and
D. Inbar (area supervision), A. el-Salam Sa'id and A. Shadman (preliminary
examinations), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Sagiv (field and studio
photography), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), I. Berin and
N. Zak (drafting), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), P. Gandelman (ceramics), Y.
Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), E. Barzilay (geomorphology), E. Oren
(general assistance and archaeological inspection), H. Abu Fana, A. Mawasi
and A. Mas'oud (mechanical equipment). Additional assistance was rendered by
Y. Mor (Gadish Co.), Z. Horovich, E. Yannai, E. 'Awawdy and inspectors of
the Haifa District of the Antiquities Authority. D. Amit provided
information about the Qumran tombs.
Khirbat el-Hamir, Survey of Mesillat Ziyyon–Nahshon Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2012 a survey was conducted between Mesillat Ziyyon
and Nahshon Junction (License No. S-343/2012; map ref.
19550-20174/63540-600), prior to the installation of a gas pipeline. The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was carried out by L.
Barda and Y. Stad, with the assistance of Y. Dagan (ceramic consultation).
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shukron Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Szanton Nahshon
Published: December 2024

During 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Spring House on
the eastern slope of the City of David (Permit No. A-6388, map ref.
222470-510/631050-195). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the City of David Foundation, was
directed by E. Shukron and J. Uziel, with the assistance of N. Szanton (area
supervision), N. Mizrahi and N. Sanduka (administration), V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting), V. Naykhin and C. Amit (field
photography), and S. 'Adalah (metal detection).
Jerusalem, el-‘Isawiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During April 2005, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
neighborhood of el-'Isawiya in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4487; map ref.
2230-45/6330-45), prior to the preparation of a master plan. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Bimkom Association, was performed by Z. 'Adawi, Y. Dagan and L. Barda
(GPS).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

From August to November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in
extensive areas of the Khirbat Te'ena, Qasr es-Sitt and Migdal Afeq
antiquities sites (Permit No. A-6209; map ref. 197240-8558/665213-6021; Fig.
1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by A. Shadman, with the assistance of
E. Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), M. Haiman, E. Haddad, O. Segal, P.
Spivak, Z. Rosenblit, D. Masarwa, G. Finkielsztejn, G. Peretz, S. Hanan, G.
Itah, A. Tendler and A. Ashkenazi (area supervision), A. Hajian, M. Kunin,
M. Kahan, V. Essman and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography). R. Assis and
I. Kornfeld performed a preliminary survey of the region and helped greatly
during the excavation. Additional assistance was rendered by O. Sion, E.
Eisenberg, Y. Dagan, T. Tsuk, M. Fisher and Z. Safrai.
Miẓpe Ramon, Landing Strip
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu
Published: December 2024

During December 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in three
buildings, in an area slated for the construction of the Mizpe Ramon landing
strip (Permit No. A-3793*; central map ref. NIG 18128/50663; OIG
13128/00663). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Katnani Company Ltd., was directed by Y. Lender, assisted by
S. Gal (surveying and drafting).
Mezad Gozal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at
Mezad Gozal (Permit No. A-5873; map ref. 236917-61/559766-852), prior to
inundating an evaporation pool on the grounds of the Dead Sea Works Company.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Government Company for the Preservation of the Dead Sea,
Ltd., was directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of A. Freiberg (area
supervision), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(drawing of finds), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and E. Boaretto (14C analyses).
Report on Radiocarbon Determination for Samples RTK 6316, 6317, 6320,
6321
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at
Mezad Gozal (Permit No. A-5873; map ref. 236917-61/559766-852), prior to
inundating an evaporation pool on the grounds of the Dead Sea Works Company.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Government Company for the Preservation of the Dead Sea,
Ltd., was directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of A. Freiberg (area
supervision), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(drawing of finds), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and E. Boaretto (14C analyses).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in the parking lot
of the Old 'Akko Development Company at 1Weizmann Street in 'Akko (Permit
No. A-5670; map ref. 206976-7110/758760-91). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Old 'Akko
Development Company, was directed by E. Stern with assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Shapiro (GPS), E. Stern (ceramics), H. Tahan (pottery
drawing) and S. Itkis (drafting).
Tel Aviv, Amos Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During April 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at 7 Amos Street
in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-5420; map ref. 179295-320/666756-81), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by D. Kirshner.
Nahal ‘Ashan, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Nahal Patish and Nahal 'Ashan (License No. S-342/2012; map ref.
175432-7386/577966-80092), prior to preparing the ground for planting. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by D. Varga, S. Talis
and E. Aladjem, with assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Tamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During February 2004, a trial excavation was conducted in the village
of Tamra, in Ramat Issachar south of Mount Tabor (Permit No. A-4073; map
ref. 23817-20/72660), prior to private construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Tepper (field
photography and drafting), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline and N. Davidov (field photography), E.J. Stern, K. Covello-Paran,
Y. Alexander and A. Ariyeh (ceramic consultation), D. Syon (numismatics), N.
Lalkin and D. Ben-Tor (scarab) and L. Di Segni (epigraphy). Assistance in
conserving the mosaics was provided by J. Neguer, R. Abu-Diab, A. Janah,O.
Cohen and G. Solomon, and conservation teams from Caesarea and Bet She'an.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sade Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, an excavation was conducted north of Highway 431 in
Ramla (Permit No. A-6458; map ref. 187587-640/647007-103; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), Y. Elisha (site preparation), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), A.
Nagorsky (pottery reading), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), A. Ganor
(glass restoration), M. Avissar (ceramic consultation), C. Hersch (pottery
and glass drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), B. Ouahnouna (glass), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and N. Zak and E. Belashov (plans).
I. Kornfeld conducted trial trenches at the site prior to the excavation.
Zeraḥya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bijovsky Gabriella ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Moshav Zerahya (Khirbat Rumeilta; Permit No. A-6107; map ref.
175716-954/621355-602), prior to expansion. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the moshav,
was directed by S. Talis (field photography), with the assistance of E.
Aladjem and Y. Radashkovsky (area supervision), Y. El-'Amor
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), the Sky
View Company (aerial photography), N. Zak (plans), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), M.
Smilansky (flint drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and G.
Bijovsky (numismatics).
Bet She‘arim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton
Published: December 2024

During March 2003 a trial excavation was conducted in Qiryat Tiv'on
(Permit No. A-3857*; map ref. NIG 21122-25/73472-76; OIG 16122-25/23472-76),
in an area slated for the construction of a nursery school on Giv'at
Ha-Mosadot. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Industrial Construction Company and the Tiv'on Council, was
directed by M.A. Tabar (photography), assisted by A. Hajian (surveying) and
A. Glick (GPS).
Bet Leḥem (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During May 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in northern Bet Lehem
(Bethlehem; Permit No. A-3868*; map ref. NIG 21965/62600; OIG 16965/12600),
in the wake of constructing the separation fence. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu Khalaf
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), C. Amit (photography), and Y.
Billig (antiquities inspection).
Haifa, Kafr Samir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

From 1991 to 1995, underwater surveys of the southern shore of Haifa
(Kafr Samir; License Nos. G-26/1992; G-21/1994; map ref. NIG 19616/74442;
OIG 14616/24442), were conducted. The surveys, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, were directed by E. Galili and J. Sharvit of the IAA Maritime
Archaeological Unit, with the assistance of S. Ben Yehuda (drawing and
drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Rasovsky (treatment of organic
material) and E. Boaretto of the Weizmann Institute (Carbon 14 dating).
Jerusalem, Gillo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southern slope of the Refa'im spur, south of the Gillo neighborhood and the
Tunnel Road in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3776*; map ref. NIG 21840/62562; OIG
16840/12562), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), I. Pikovski (drawing) and N. Zak
(drafting).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
eastern Road No. 1 of the Hevel Modi'in industrial zone (Permit No. A-3914*;
map ref. NIG 19650/65735; OIG 14650/15735), following trial excavations that
uncovered ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), inspectors from the IAA Central District
and the Hevel Modi'in Economic Development Company.
Abu Ghosh (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During January-February and July-August 2003 an excavation was conducted
in the center of Abu Ghosh (Permit No. A-3811; map ref. NIG 21050/63490; OIG
16050/13490), prior to the construction of a commercial building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by I.
Zilberbod, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and T.
Sagiv and C. Amit (photography).
Bet Gamli’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During April 2003 a trial excavation was conducted alongside the
approach road to Moshav Ben Zakay, c. 2 km south of Yavne (Permit No.
A-3873*; map ref. NIG 175435-510/640837-970; OIG 125435-510/140837-970),
prior to the construction of the Ben Zakay Interchange. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by A. Dagot, with the assistance of S. Navon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Dor, The Southern Anchorage
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

During August-October 1998 underwater salvage surveys were conducted on
the southern side of the southern anchorage at Dor (License No. G-29/1998;
map ref. NIG 19143/72365; OIG 14143/22365). The surveys, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, were directed by E. Galili and J. Sharvit of the IAA
Marine Archaeology Unit, with the assistance of D. Syon (numismatics), M.
Sharon (Arabic script), K. Raveh, D. Moscowitz and H. Sal'i (diving), S.
Ben-Yehuda, T. Sagiv and C. Amit (photography), E. Altmark, L. Kupershmidt,
M. Levine and R. Vinitzki (metallurgical laboratory).
Jerusalem, ‘En Ya‘el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During January-February and September-October 2000 two seasons of
salvage excavations were conducted along the northern bank of Nahal Refa'im
(Permit No. A-3187; map ref. NIG 21665-700/62790-900; OIG
16665-700/12790-900), in the wake of damage to antiquities caused while
improving the drainage in the channel. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Gihon Water Company, was directed by
S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of laborers from Kafr Yatta in the
first season, which was suspended due to inclement of the weather, as well
as the following participants in the second season: S. Cohen (area
supervision), T. Kornfeld, A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit
(field photography), J. Negeur, R. Abu-Diab and N. Davidov (treatment of
mosaic floor and its transfer to the Rockefeller Museum), E. Kamaisky
(pottery restoration), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), E. Altmark
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). The mosaic floor
and the wall paintings that adorned the exposed Roman villa at the site were
researched and will be published by R. Talgam and S. Rosenberg within the
final report. Thanks are also due to A. Va'aknin and the workers of the
adjacent site of 'En Ya'el for their assistance.
Bet Shemesh, Bir Ṭawil
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh, next to the summit of Bir Tawil (Permit No. A-3901*; map ref. NIG
19935-7/62345-7; OIG 14935-7/12345-7), in the wake of construction work in a
residential neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was
directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of L. Barda (GPS survey), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), I. Pikovski (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tell Qasile
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayalon Etan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Harpazi Ofer Semadar
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in November 1999 at the foot of Tell
Qasile’s western slope (A-3174*; map ref. NIG 18065/66720; OIG 13065/16720)
after ancient remains were exposed when development work was carried out.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.
Ayalon and S. Harpazi Ofer, with the assistance of E. Ayash, U. Zevulun
(pottery reading), L. Padrul Kwitkowski (photography), A. Shefer (pottery
restoration) and I. Kapelyan (pottery drawing).
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Huster Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During September 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on S.Y. Agnon
Street, c. 400 m east of Tel Ashqelon (Permit No. A-3717*; map ref. NIG
1577/6191; OIG 1077/1191), following the exposure of antiquities while
inspecting infrastructure work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Y. Atias, was directed by Y. Huster, assisted by
H. Lavi (administration).
Khirbat el-Kalbi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During November 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. el-Kalbi
(Permit No. A-4021*; map ref. NIG 2050-3/7148-50; OIG 1550-3/2148-50), in
the wake of installing a water pipe by the Meqorot Water Company. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Torge, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and Y. Dangor (administration),
H. Khalaily (flint implements), E. Yannai (pottery consultation) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (find drawing).
Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

During June and November 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted next to
the Bedouin market in Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-3445*; map ref. NIG
18055-70/57015-20; OIG 13055-70/07015-20), prior to the construction of a
conduit. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Be'er Sheva' Municipality, was directed by S. Talis and G. Seriy,
with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting) and I. Dudin (drawing).
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, January and March-April 2003 a salvage excavation
was conducted on the southern ridge of the Mount of Olives (Permit No.
A-3792; map ref. NIG 22370-78/63122-30; OIG 17370-78/13122-30). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Jerusalem municipality, was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of T.
De'adle and B. Touri, A. Hajian (surveying), C. Amit and M. Salzberger
(photography).
Ma‘lul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During November 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Ma'lul (Permit No. A-4283*; map ref. NIG 2220-23/7330-34; OIG
1720-23/2330-34), in the wake of extensive damage to antiquities caused by
the laying of a water pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by H.
Bron, with the assistance of Y. Laban (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography) and H. Tahan (ceramic drawing).
Jerusalem, Holyland Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Or Keren
Published: December 2024

During December 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Holyland
Park site (Permit No. A-3785; map ref. NIG 2180-1/6295-6; OIG
1680-1/1295-6), in the wake of construction work. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Holyland Park Company Ltd.,
was directed by I. Milevski, with the assistance of K. Ben-Or, R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), L.K. Horowitz (archaeozoology),
and J. Seligman and G. Solimany.
Na‘ura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During July 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the eastern
slope of the Na'ura village, descending toward Nahal Na'ura (Permit No.
A-3956*; map ref. NIG 2374/7245; OIG 1874/2245) after ancient remains were
exposed when preparing for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), E.J. Stern (pottery reading) and H. Tahan
(pottery drawing).
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Awawdy Eiad
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted on Bethlehem Street
in Qiryat Ata (Permit No. A-3450*; map ref. NIG 210185-200/745525-540; OIG
160185-200/245525-540), in the wake of digging foundations for an electric
pole. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by
the Electric Company, was directed by E. 'Awawdy, assisted by V. Pirsky
(surveying).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During November 2001 a trial excavation was conducted in Lot 238 in the
west of Modi'in (Permit No. A-3528*; map ref. NIG 20012-15/64335-49; OIG
15012-15/14335-49). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by T.
Kanias, with the assistance of I. Rahamim (administration), A. Hajian and V.
Pirsky (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Ṭirat Karmel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on the northern
bank of Nahal Galim, on Lot No. 15 in Tirat Karmel (Permit No. A-4150*; map
ref. NIG 19850/74075; OIG 14850/24075), in the wake of preparing the area
for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by O.
Segal, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), O. Oren (area
supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting),
T. Sagiv (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory).
Ḥorbat Kaduran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During November 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted on the western
slope of Horbat Kaduran, east of Highway 65, from the Golani Junction to
Kefar Tabor (Permit No. A-4024*; map ref. NIG 2390/7340; OIG 1890/2340),
following the installation of a water pipeline from Kefar Qish to the Kadury
Junction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E. Amos (surveying), with the assistance of N. Getzov and
workmen from Bet She’an.
Baqa al-Gharbiya (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahajna Shireen
Published: December 2024

During September 2003, an excavation was conducted in Baqa al-Gharbiya
(Permit No. A-3997*; map ref. NIG 20526-60/70262-305; OIG
15526-60/20262-305), following a survey conducted by E. Yannai in the
vicinity of the electronic fence. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed
by S. Mahajna, with the assistance of A. Ababasa (area supervision), A.
Hajian (surveying) and E. Yannai (archaeological supervision).
Khirbat Murt es-Seil (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2001, a limekiln was excavated at Kh. Murt es-Seil in the
Shahariya Forest, c. 5 km east of Qiryat Gat (Permit No. A-3461*; map ref.
NIG 18424–37/61142–55; OIG 13424–37/11142–55). The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration) and
A. Hajian (surveying).
Ṭaḥunat eṬ Ṭabkha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During July, September and October 2003, two seasons of salvage
excavations were conducted at the foot of Tahunat et Tabkha, south of She'ar
Yashuv (Permit No. A- 3952; map ref. NIG 26025/79160; OIG 21025/29160),
prior to the digging of a drainage channel. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mevo'ot Hermon Regional Council,
was directed by M. Hartal in the first season and by H. Smithline in the
second season, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration) and V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying).
Shimshit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During August–September 2002, an excavation was conducted in the
Shimshit Forest (Permit No. A-3705*; map ref. NIG 2331–7/7384–8; OIG
1731–7/2384–8), aiming to expose a Roman road and a quarry. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish National
Fund, was directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), D.
Avshalom-Gorni (ceramic consultation) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Karm er-Ras (Areas A, B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During July and October 1999 two small salvage excavations were
conducted at the southeastern edge of Karm er-Ras, located at the western
margins of the Kafr Kanna village in the Lower Galilee, near Nazereth
(Permit No. A-3086; Area A map ref. NIG 231580/739335; OIG 181580/239335;
Area B map ref. NIG 23160/73933; OIG 18160/23933), in the wake of private
construction. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and financed by the landowners B. Safuri (Area A) and M. Safuri (Area B),
were directed by Y. Alexandre (surveying and photography), with the
assistance of B. Hana (field supervision), E. Belashov and E. Berin
(drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area E)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During April 2001 a limited salvage excavation was conducted in the
eastern part of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-3397; map ref. NIG 23164/73950;
OIG 18164/23950), in the wake of private construction. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
landowner A.S. Subhi, was directed by Y. Alexandre (surveying and
photography), with the assistance of E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting) and
H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area L)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in the eastern
area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-3642; map ref. NIG 23165/73943; OIG
18165/23943), in the wake of private construction. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowner Y. Safuri, was
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), D. Syon (photography, metal
detection and numismatics), E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Karm er-Ras (Area M)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During January 2003, a small salvage excavation was conducted in the
northeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. 3820; map ref. NIG
231675/739490; OIG 181675/239490), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
landowner A. Iyad, was directed by Y. Alexandre (surveying, photography),
with the assistance of E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan
(pottery drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area N)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During March 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in the eastern
area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. 3839; map ref. NIG 23163/73943; OIG
18163/23943), in the wake of private construction. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowner F.
Safuri, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), Y. Ya'aqoby and A. Dadush (administration), E.
Belashov and I. Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area P)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During April 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
northeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. 3883; map ref. NIG
231650/739455; OIG 181650/239455), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the landowner P. Safuri, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), D. Syon (photography and numismatics), E. Belashov and I.
Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area Q)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, a small salvage excavation was conducted in the
southern edge of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. 4197; map ref. NIG 231545/739335;
OIG 181545/239335), in response to a court ruling. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowner L. Safuri, was
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in July 2000 on Ben-Zvi Street in
Ramla (A-3262*; map ref. NIG 18694/64826; OIG 13694/14826) after ancient
remains were discovered during an antiquities inspection performed by Y.
Elisha and the digging of a probe by a backhoe. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Sion, assisted by R. Shnita
(surveying) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Karm er-Ras (Area T)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
southeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-4340; map ref. NIG
231625/739420; OIG 181625/239420), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the land
leaser F. Safuri, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), Y. Laban (administration), H. Smithline
(photography), E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).