bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted along
the fringes of Khirbat Burnat (Permit No. A-4067; map ref.
19617-24/65736-7), following the discovery of ancient remains during the
installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water
Company, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of the late S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), T. Kanias (preliminary inspections) and M. Shuiskaya
(drawing of finds).
Tel Ḥadid
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, an excavation was conducted along the southern
fringes of the tell (el-Haditha; Permit No. A-5355; map ref. 1951-4/6520-3),
along a line where infrastructures should be installed. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Partner Company, Ltd., was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of
Y. Lavan and the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), Y. Elisha
(preliminary inspections), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Yafo, Yehuda Ha-Yammit Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sade Moshe
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
eastern part of the street, west of Jerusalem Boulevard (Permit No. A-5514;
map ref. 17731-4/66190-2; Fig. 1), prior to infrastructure work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality, the Mishlama Le-Yafo and
Ahuzat Ha-Hof Company, was directed by E. Haddad (field photography), with
the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), L. Rauchberger
(area supervision, field photography and preliminary inspections), L. Talmi
and A. Glick (preliminary inspections), A. Hajian (surveying), V. Eshed
(physical anthropology), C. Amit (studio photography), D. Sandhouse-Re'em
(pottery reading and consultation), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), M. Sade
(archaeozoology), R. Kool (numismatics) and Mr. A.R. Ryan (logistical
assistance provided by the Malrag Company).
Ein el-Ḥanniya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

An ornamented stone was found in April 2004 at 'Ein el-Hanniya, to the
south of Jerusalem, in the course of archaeological inspection during the
upgrading works of the railway tracks (map ref. NIG. 2149/6279; OIG
1649/1279). The stone was documented by Y. Mizrahi on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority.
Or ‘Akiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the northern
industrial zone of Or 'Akiva (Permit No. A-5499; map ref.
192688-733/713851-80), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Zohar
A.H.M. Plast (1996) Company Ltd., was directed by A. Masarwa (photography),
with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Khirbat Ḥarsis, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

During February 2008, a survey was conducted northwest of Khirbat
Harsis, located northwest of the Sha'ar Ha-Gāy interchange (License
No. S-11/2008; central map ref. 2020/6369), in an area where the Israel
Railway Authority wants to place fill material from earthmoving works along
the route of the Modi'in-Jerusalem railway line. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Railway Authority, was performed by D. 'Ein Mor (GPS), with the assistance
of P. Betzer (survey) and D. Levy (map).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During May 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sulam (Tel
Shunem; Permit No. A-5136; map ref. 231800-25/723518-44), prior to enlarging
a residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the property owner, was directed
by G. Cinamon, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), M. Hartal (consultation) and laborers from Umm al-Fahm.
Yafo, the Armenian Monastery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2006 and January 2007, salvage excavations were
conducted at the church of the Armenian Monastery in Yafo (Jaffa; Permit
Nos. A-4620, A-5014; map ref. 17650-75/66230-50), prior to wide-scale
renovation work at the complex. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Gel-Du Company Ltd.,
were directed by Y. Arbel, with the assistance of R. Haim (assistant field
supervisor), O. Ashkenazi (field recording), the late S. Ya'akov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky, (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), A. de Vincenz (ceramic finds)
and D.T. Ariel and R. Kool (numismatics).
Modi‘in, Ḥ. Ḥadat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During October-December 2009, salvage excavations were conducted in
Modi'in, along the Menahem Begin Boulevard and opposite Horbat Hadat (Permit
No. A-5763; map ref. 201370-522/643225-341). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Euro-Israel
Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of Z.
Kanias, R. Koren, K. Masarwa and R. Shellef (area supervision), E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), Sky View Photography Ltd. (aerial photography), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), B. Buchbinder (geology), B. Agami (safety), N. Zak
(drafting), Y. Buchengolz (pottery restoration) and K. Vardi (flints).
Qannir (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qannir (South),
south of Qibbuz Regavim (Permit No. A-5065; map ref. 203486-694/713789-993),
in the wake of exposing archaeological remains during an antiquities
inspection by A. Aviram, prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Partosh Brothers Company Ltd., was directed by E. Oren (photography) with
the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying) and M. Peilstöcker (consultation).
Horbat Naqar (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Naqar
(North; Permit No. A-5350; map ref. 199907-47/618868-919), following the
discovery of archaeological remains during an antiquities inspection by A.
Feder prior to construction east of Moshav Adderet. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Moshav
Adderet, was directed by D. 'Ein Mor, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), N.
Zak and M. Kipnis (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and T. Winter
(glass). Additional help was rendered by D. Amit, A. Nagorsky, A. Feder and
the staff of the IAA Judea district.
Haifa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

A shaft (diam. 1.05 m) hewn in hard limestone was discovered on a rocky
slope, slanting westward (Permit No. A-3562*; map ref. NIG 20060/74625; OIG
15060/24625). The shaft was excavated to a depth of 5 m when work had to be
suspended due to safety considerations. The shaft contained modern finds and
was devoid of early finds, which could have dated it; it may have served as
a well.
Jerusalem, Mamilla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on Agron
Street, in the Palace Hotel compound (Permit No. A-5344; map ref.
221131-48/631661-5; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the developer, was directed by A. Nagar (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian, B. Antin and T.
Kornfeld (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), N. Zak (drafting),
R. Bar-Natan (pottery reading), C. Hersch (drawing of finds), A. Berman
(numismatics) and laborers supplied by the contractor. Hevrat Kaddisha
removed the bones and reburied them.
Shavē Ziyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in Shavē
Ziyyon (Permit No. A-5461; map ref. 20834-40/76537-8), following the
discovery of ancient remains during development work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Shavē Ziyyon Agricultural Association, was directed by L.
Porat, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), E. Stern (guidance) and
laborers from Bir al-Maqsur.
Tel Ḥaẓor 2004
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004 the 15th season of excavations of the 'Selz
Foundation Excavations at Hazor in Memory of Yigael Yadin' was conducted at
Hazor, directed by A. Ben-Tor (License No. G-35/04; HA-ESI 116). The
excavations were undertaken on behalf of the Philip and Muriel Berman Center
for Biblical Archaeology of the Hebrew University, under the auspices of the
Israel Exploration Society and with the assistance of the Antiqua Foundation
(Switzerland). About 80 volunteers from abroad participated in the
excavation, including groups of students from the United States and Romania
and individual volunteers from Europe, the United States and Australia, as
well as students from the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, within the framework of a 'study excavation'. Assisting in the
excavation were M. Cimadevilla and K. Hesse-Josephson (supervision Area A1),
D. Ben-Ami (supervision Area A4) aided by E. Crowfood and B. Coltraine, D.
Zigler (supervision Area A5) aided by V. Eurutis and A. Melamed, A. Iamim
(surveying and drafting), O. Cohen and I. Strand (conservation and
restoration), S. Kisilevitz (registration), H. Shafir (photography) and S.
Yadid and M. Atiya (administration).
Tell Qasile (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Saviony
Ramat Aviv neighborhood (Permit No. A-5180; map ref. 18050/66772), after
ancient remains were exposed during a preliminary antiquities inspection,
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Africa-Israel Company, Ltd.,
was directed by E. Jakoel, with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), N.
Zak (drafting), E. van den Brink and A. Buchennino (preliminary
inspections), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), M. Peilstöker and E. Ayalon (scientific guidance) and M
Ajami and D. Barkan (Tel Aviv district).
Naḥal Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2006, a trial excavation was conducted north of
Reina (Trigonometric Point R-1192; Permit No. A-4744, map ref.
22780-820/73745-90), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
developer, was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), H. Smithline (field
photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), N. Zak (drafting)
and laborers from Umm al-Fahm.
Ard el-Miḥjar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

During January 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Ard el-Mihjar, within the precincts of the Ziqim army base, west of Qibbuz
Karmiyya (Permit No. A-4527; map ref. 15300-55/61297-302), after ancient
artifacts were discovered during earthmoving work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Defense Forces, was directed by V. Nikolsky, with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidsky-Resnikov
(pottery drawing), N. Amitai-Preiss (seal reading), Y. Israel, D. Varga and
Y. Huster (IAA Ashqelon district) and laborers from Ashqelon.
Khirbat en-Ni‘ana
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During December 2004-January 2005 and September 2005, two salvage
excavations were conducted west of Tel Ni'ana, just west of the Lod-Na'an
railroad line (Permit Nos. A-4318, A-4498; map ref. 1879-80/6423-4), prior
to enlarging the tracks. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways Authority, was
directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of E. Bachar, the late S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and R. Abu-Halaf (administration), Y. Elisha, G. Hillel, A.
Gruber, R. Lupu, A. Gorzalczany and V. Shlomi (area supervision), A. Hajian
and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), R.
Chen and S. al-Amla (metal detection), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), M.
Sade (archaeozoology) and L. Di Segni (Greek epigraphy).
Tiberias, the Promenade
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on the road
leading down to the promenade in Tiberias (Permit No. A-5008; map ref.
251175-201/743467-78), prior to infrastructure work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Tiberias Municipality, was directed by E. Amos, with the assistance of
Y. Lavan (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), M. Hartal
(scientific guidance), E.J. Stern (ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and H.
Rosen-Tahan (pottery and glass drawing).
Jerusalem, the Lions’ Gate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During February 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on the road to
Jericho (the Lions' Gate memorial), adjacent to the Lions' Gate (Permit No.
A-5032; map ref. 222730/632060), prior to rehabilitation work on a retaining
wall. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and with
assistance of the Department of Urban Improvement and Beautification of the
Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, assisted by A. Nagar
(GPS).
Nahal Rahaf, Survey of Masada–Nahal Ye‘elim,
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a survey preceding development was conducted
(Permit No. A-4940; map ref. 234459-6535/571623-80172), prior to laying a
water pipe to the Masada national park. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Company,
was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of Y. Haimi and S. Gendler.
Ramla, Nehemiah Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at 1 Nehemiah
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-5526; map ref. 187564-89/647829-56), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by 'Abd Abu 'Amer, Esq., was directed by J.
Marcus, with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Hajian, T. Kornfeld and B. Antin (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), L. Yihye
(probe trenches), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing), P.
Gendelman, U. 'Ad and L. Rauchberger (ceramic consultation) and laborers
from Kafr Qari.
Jerusalem, Shikunē Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted in
Shikunē Nusseiba, in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem
(License No. S-15/2008; map ref. 22099-159/63815-905), prior to the
preparation of a master plan. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by L. Barda and D. Levi.
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Zipor compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-5480; map ref.
200904-1005/646860-7010), prior to construction southwest of Highway 443.The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by D.
Masarwa, with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), H.
Lev-Ari (GPS), B. Antin and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and S. Ammami
(photography).
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a trial excavation was conducted on Jaffa Road in
Jerusalem, near the intersection of Jaffa Road, Sha'ari Yisrael and Nordau
Streets (Permit No. A-5726; map ref. 21960/63275; Fig. 1), after numerous
potsherds were exposed during work on the light train railroad. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Citypass Company, Ltd., was directed by E.D. Kagan, with
the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), V. Essman (surveying), T.
Kornfeld (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Arazim Valley, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2008, a survey was conducted in the Arazim
Valley in Nahal Soreq (License No. S-9/2008; map ref. 2160-95/6330-55),
prior to preparing the route for two railway lines and constructing columns
for a railway bridge that will cross the valley, as well as widening and
paving an access road to the construction sites. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Railways Authority, was performed by Y. Dagan (photography) and L. Barda
(GPS).
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lass Egon H.E. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Thiede† Carsten Peter
Published: December 2024

Two excavation seasons were conducted at Moza in August 2001 and
September 2002 (A-3472 [2001 Season]; G-87/02 [2002 Season]; map ref. NIG
21550-70/63320-30; OIG 16550-70/13320-30). The excavation, under the joint
auspices of the Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule in Basel,
Switzerland and the Israel Antiquities Authority, was co-directed by C.P.
Thiede and E.H.E. Lass, with the assistance of D. Heinze and R. Lewis (area
supervision in 2002), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv and C. Amit
(photography), I. Lidski and C. Hersch (pottery drawing), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), and students of the STH. Thanks are due to J. Seligman, Z.
Greenhut and A. Nagorski for their assistance, as well as to S. Gibson for
assisting in field pottery reading.
‘Ein el-Hanniya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at the 'Ein el-Hanniya
antiquities site (Permit No. A-6830; map ref. 214965/627908), in the wake of
conservation and development work prior to opening the site to the public.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Nature and Parks Authority, was directed by I. Zilberbod,
with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and
E. Belashov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), D.
Sandhouse-Re'em (ceramics) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of pottery
vessels).
Yafo, Eden Hotel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Eden Hotel at
36 Yefet Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-6875; map ref. 176777-824/662205-45;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the LLC Company, was directed by Y. Elisha, with
the assistance of Y. Marmelstein (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Essman (surveying), N.
Zak (plans), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), as well as A. Gorzalczany, M. Ajami and C. Sa'id (IAA Central
Region).
Horbat Kasif (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

In 2012-2013, a trial excavation was conducted northeast of Horbat
Kasif (Permit No. A-6523; map ref. 206700/574200). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel National Roads Company, was directed by Y. Abadi-Reiss and A.
Fraiberg, with the assistance of A. Rasiuk (area supervision), Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
ans Y. Abadi-Reiss (field photography), S. Gal (GPS) and the Sky View
Company, Ltd. (aerial photography).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Custodia de Terra Sancta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

In late February-March and again in July 2010, a salvage excavation was
conducted in the Custodia Terrae Sanctae complex in the Christian Quarter of
the Old City of Jerusalem, inside the New Gate (Permit No. A-5871; map ref.
221530-70/631800-30), prior to building a convention hall. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Custodia Terrae Sanctae, was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of Y.
Ohayon (management), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (photography), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), A. Berman (numismatics)
and Y. Rapuano (pottery analysis).
Khirbat esh-Sharrar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted on the eastern slope of
Mount Tabor, west of Highway 65 and next to the eastern entrance to Shibli
(Permit No. A-7116; map ref. 23868/73164), prior to the installation of a
gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Natural Gas Lines Company Ltd., was
directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration).
‘Ad Halom: A Saqiye Installation form the Byzantiine and Early Islamic
Periods at the Foot of Tel Ashdod (Hebrew; Engllish summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In November 1995, an excavation was carried out near 'Ad Halom junction,
at the foot of the northwest corner of Tel Ashdod (Permit No. 6708; map ref.
16735/62980). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by Y.Y. Baumgarten. A saqiye installation complex from the
Byzantine and Early Islamic periods, comprising a well, settling pools, a
reservoir, as well as pipes and a water channel, was uncovered.
Fakhura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bar Lev Shmuel
Published: December 2024

Two salvage excavations were conducted at Fakhura, north of Qazrin: an
Antiquities Department excavation directed by S. Bar Lev in 1972, by
(License No. K-7/1972; map ref. 264285/767491; Bar Lev 1973a; 1973b), and an
IAA excavation directed by O. Zingboym and D. Avshalom-Gorni in 2005 (Permit
No. A-4528; map ref. 264260/767450; Zingboym and Avshalom-Gorni 2009). The
coins were studied by Ya'akov Meshorer and Gabriela Bijovsky. The
excavations revealed buildings belonging to a rural Jewish settlement from
the Roman and Early Byzantine Periods.
Fakhura: Remains from the Roman and Early Byzantine Periods (Hebrew;
English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bar Lev Shmuel
Published: December 2024

Two salvage excavations were conducted at Fakhura, north of Qazrin: an
Antiquities Department excavation directed by S. Bar Lev in 1972, by
(License No. K-7/1972; map ref. 264285/767491; Bar Lev 1973a; 1973b), and an
IAA excavation directed by O. Zingboym and D. Avshalom-Gorni in 2005 (Permit
No. A-4528; map ref. 264260/767450; Zingboym and Avshalom-Gorni 2009). The
coins were studied by Ya'akov Meshorer and Gabriela Bijovsky. The
excavations revealed buildings belonging to a rural Jewish settlement from
the Roman and Early Byzantine Periods.
Tel Dor – 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharon Ilan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gilboa Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Matskevich Sveta
Published: December 2024

The thirtieth excavation season at Tel Dor (License No. G-50/2011; map
ref. 1922-27/7246-50; Gilboa, Sharon and Shalev 2014) was held from late
June through early August 2011. The excavation was conducted on behalf of
the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Haifa, in
collaboration with the University of Washington, Seattle (a group headed by
S. Culpepper Stroup), and the University of St. Joseph, Philadelphia (a
group headed by E. Bloch-Smith). The excavation was carried out under the
auspices of the Israel Exploration Society, and was funded by the Berman
Center for Biblical Archaeology, the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the
University of Haifa, the University of Washington and anonymous donors.
Additional activities at the site and analyses of finds were supported by
the Yellin-Goldhirsh Foundation and the Israel Science Foundation (Grants
570/9 and 797/10). The excavation was directed by I. Sharon (the Hebrew
University) and A. Gilboa (the University of Haifa), with the assistance of
Y. Shalev (senior field archaeologist), E. Bloch-Smith and S.R. Martin (Area
D2 supervision), S. Culpepper Stroup (Area D4 supervision), H. Ben-Basat and
B. Manning-Rozenblum (Area D5 supervision), H.S. Burden, K.L. Vormstrand and
W. Errig (unit supervisors, Area D4), G. Wolf and M. Intrator (recorders,
Area D2), M. Haase (recorder, Area D4), G. Shalvi and E. Zevitz (recorders,
Area D5), S. Matskevich (architectural drafting), L. Gito (photographer), Y.
Gekht and P. Waiman Barak (registration and finds processing), B.
Monnickendam-Givon (late pottery analysis), R. Linn and R. Shafir
(architectural conservation and pottery restoration), V. Rosen and H.
Kaftori (artifact drawing) and E. Gerstein (administration). The excavators
were mostly overseas students and volunteers, as well a group of students
from the University of Haifa. The expedition was lodged at the Kefar Gallim
Youth Village and working facilities were extended by the CONRAD
(Ha-Mizgaga) Museum at Nahsholim. Two field school programs were conducted
during the season, in collaboration with the University of Washington and
Haifa University International School.
Maresha (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Alon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

In February 2012, an underground rock-hewn complex was documented west
of Maresha (map ref. of the entrance shaft to the complex: 189401/611128),
which was discovered during an inspection conducted by the Unit for the
Prevention of Antiquities Robbery. The documentation of the complex, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by E. Klein and A.
Klein (drafting and photography), with the assistance of G. Goldenberg, B.
Zissu (photography) and Y. Zissu.
Bet She’an, Tel Iẓṭabba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In February 2012,a trial excavationwas conductednorth of Tel Iztabba, in
the northern industrial zone of Beit She'an (Permit No. A-6382; map ref
247307/713204), prior to installing an underground high-voltage electric
cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf ofthe Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by theIsrael Electric Company, was directed by
Y.Harel (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Lavan(administration), M. Kunin (surveying anddrawing), A. Shapiro(GPS),
D.Avshalom-Gorni and Z. Horowitz (pottery), H.Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawings)
and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Khan el-Lajjun
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In September 2005, a trial excavation was conducted at Khan el-Lajjun,
near Megiddo Junction (Permit No. A-4584; map ref. 21739-40/71936-8), prior
to the paving of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by M. Abramowitz, was directed by W.
Atrash, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), A.
Shapiro (GPS), T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline
(photography), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (ceramics), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), O. Marder (flint items), M. Smilansky (flint drawing), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ramla, Shabazi Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, an excavation was conducted on Shabazi Street in the
western part of Ramla (Permit No. A-5664; map ref. 186032-998/648711-23),
prior to the installation of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla
Municipality, was directed by O. Sion (field photography), with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and I. Lidsky
(pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Jebel Mukkabbir, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a survey was conducted along the eastern slope of
the hill where the neighborhood is situated (License No. S-31/2008; map ref.
2233-5/6288-91), prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the East Jerusalem
Development Company, was performed by L. Barda and D. Levy, with the
assistance of B. Touri (Jerusalem Region), G. Mazor (pottery) and I.
Milevski (flint artifacts).
Naḥal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi
Published: December 2024

During November 1999 a trial excavation was conducted at the Neolithic
site of Nahal Yarmut, near the Ramat Bet-Shemesh junction (Permit No.
A-3158; NIG 17518/64680; OIG 12518/14680) in preparation for road paving and
the development of the area. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was
directed by H. Khalaily, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), L.
Zinger, M. Smilansky (flint drawing), O. Marder and R. Bankirer.
Barqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Habas Lihi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Di Segni Leah
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2004 and September-October 2007, a trial and salvage
excavations were conducted at the site of Barqa in Gan Yavne (Permit Nos.
A-4184, A-5253; map ref. 1717/6319; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Lands Administration, were directed by O. Sion,
with the assistance of A. Hajian, R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying), T.
Sagiv and L. Habas (field photography), E. Belashov and T. Kornfeld
(drafting), Y. Rapuano (ceramics), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), O. Raviv
(stone restoration), L. Habas (mosaics and marble elements), N. Katsnelson
(glass), R. Kool (numismatics) and L. Di Segni (inscription reading).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yihya Livnat
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a 4-day salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla
(Permit No. A-4826; map ref. 18785-6/64734-8), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Heftziba Company, was directed by L. Yihya, with the
assistance of A 'Ad and H. Torge (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing)
and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass). Probe trenches (G. Mazor) were dug at the site
prior to the excavation.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Ramla and
adjacent to the Ta'avura Junction (Permit No. A-5625; map ref.
1884-5/6413-89), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mif'alē
Aviv Company, Ltd., was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of A.
Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), A. Ganor (pottery restoration) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Yoṭvata – 2003
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davies Gwyn ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2003, new excavations began at the Roman fort of Yotvata
('Ein el Ghadyan; License No. G-17/03; map ref. NIG 2043/4217; OIG
1543/9217), some 40 km north of Elat. The excavations were sponsored by the
Jewish community of Toronto, the Elot Regional Council, the 'Arava Institute
for Environmental Studies at Qibbuz Qetura, and the Foundation for Biblical
Archaeology (North Carolina, USA), and directed by U. Avner of the 'Arava
Institute for Environmental Studies, G. Davies of Florida International
University, and J. Magness of the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill. Assisting staff members were N. Bierling (drafting and photography)
and T. Levine (registration and pottery restoration). The volunteers were
mostly local qibbuzim members, as well as staff from the Elat Field School
and high-school students. This was the first in a series of five projected
seasons of excavations at the fort.
Tiberias, the Scottish Church
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in a
lot that belongs to the Scottish Church in Tiberias (Permit No. A-3756; map
ref. 251048/743999), prior to the construction of a new wing in the Scottish
Hotel (HA-ESI 120). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Scottish Hotel, was directed
by M. Hartal (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration).
Tel ‘Akko (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During October 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Tel
'Akko (Permit No. A-4920; map ref. 20826/75857; Fig. 1), prior to setting a
cellular telephone antenna. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cellcom Company, was
directed by A. Abu Hamid, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (field
photography), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D. Syon
(numismatics).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Shemuel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

On the night of January 18, 2009, a rock-hewn burial cave was hastily
documented in thwe Qiryat Shemuel neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-5621; map ref. 219543/630017), in the wake of its discovery during work
that preceded construction in a building's courtyard. The documentation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was carried out by Y. Baruch and
D. Levy (surveying and photography), assisted by I. Berin (final plan).
Yafo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During May-July 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in Yafo (Permit
No. A-5667; map ref. 177426-532/662686-765), following the discovery of
ancient remains during infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shtang
Construction and Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Bouchenino,
with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian, T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Perez (field
photography), N. Zak (final plan), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), H. Shor
(metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics) and L. Rauchberger (clay
pipe). A. Glick, E. Jakoel and A. Dayan performed preliminary inspections at
the site. Special thanks are due to Y. Yinon, A. Shehori, T. Shaham of the
Land of Israel Museum, as well as to the staff of Yad Yitzhak Ben Zvi.
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in August 1999 at Jatt (A-3099*; map
ref. NIG 20444-52/70045-51; OIG 15444-52/20045-51), after ancient remains
were damaged during the course of development work prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by K.
Sa'id, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying), R. Graff (drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography), M. Rappaport (pottery drawings), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass
vessels) and A. Pikovsky (glass drawings).
Yiftah’el Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2008, salvage excavations were conducted at
several sites in the vicinity of Yiftah'el Junction (Permit No. A-5271; map
ref. 221573-3383/739478-40744). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public
Works, were directed by E. Yannai (field photography).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla (Permit
No. A-4854; map ref. 188451-91/648827-38), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Elisha, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), N. Zak (final plans), C. Amit (studio
photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing.)
El-Qubab
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at el-Qubab
near Kefar Ben-Nun (Permit No. A-4871; map ref. 195891-994/641230-323),
prior to paving Highway 424. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by R. Lupu, with the assistance of E. Bachar and S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), B. Ajami and Y. Zahavi (safety), T. Sagiv (field photography), C.
Amit (studio photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawings), O. Marder (flint tools), L. Zeiger (flint drawing), and Y. Moyal
and R. Toueg. Thanks to A. 'Azab, U. 'Ad, M. Peilstöcker and Y. Gorin-Rosen
for their assistance during and after the excavation.
Ḥorbat Ḥammim (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted west of
Horbat Hammim near Modi'in (Permit No. A-4913; map ref.
196815-27/644226-39), following the exposure of an elliptical rock-cutting
during development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ispro Israel Company Ltd., was
directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), E. Belashov
(final plan), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and O. Marder (lithics).
Bet She’an, the Saraya Pedestrian Mall
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During April 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted on the Saraya
pedestrian mall, southeast of the center of the old city of Bet She'an
(Permit No. A-3887; map ref. 247505-70/711580-610), prior to the
installation of an electric line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Bet She'an Economic
Development Company, was directed by B. Hanna (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman (surveying), E.J.
Stern (pottery reading), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Hammat Gader, ‘Ein el-Jarab
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted east of the
hot water pool of 'Ein el-Jarab at Hammat Gader (Permit No. A-3447; map ref.
262490/732153), after antiquities were discovered while overseeing
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Hammat Gader Company, Ltd., was directed
by M. Hartal (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), H. Tahan-Rosen (area supervision), H. Smithline (area
supervision and photography), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), R. Abu Diab (mosaic conservation), N. Zak (drafting) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Modi'in (Kh. Abu Fureij; Zippor Compound, Lots 113 and 120; Permit No.
A-5592; map ref. 20071-113/64677-711), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Dona Engineering and Construction Company, Ltd., was
directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian and B. Antin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), the Sky View
Company (aerial photography) and T. Kornfeld (drafting).
Khirbat ‘Amra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
'Amra (Permit No. A-5699; map ref. 19170-6/62890-5; Fig. 1), in the wake of
infrastructure work by the Meqorot Company. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the
assistance of Y. Lender (administration), V. Essman (surveying), D. Storchan
(GPS) and N. Zak (drafting).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During January 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Mizpe
Afeq neighborhood of Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-4681; map ref.
196312-37/666043-71), prior to the construction of a synagogue. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Mr. A. Shifmann, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), and I. Berin (drafting).
Khirbat Sha‘ira (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southern fringes of Khirbat Sha'ira, west of Road 40 (Permit No. A-5731; map
ref. 66390-5/19098-101; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of an
interchange. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed
by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T.
Kornfeld (surveying), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), D.
Masarwa (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya
(drawing) and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Jerusalem, Hebron Road, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, the area near the intersection of Hebron Road
(Derekh Hevron) and Rosmarin Street and areas lying within the precincts of
Beit Safafa and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies were
surveyed (License No. S-53/2008; map ref. 2192-200/6262-71), prior to the
continued paving of Road 4. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed
by A. Eirikh-Rose (GPS) and G. Solimany.
Beisamoun (Mallaḥa)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bocquentin Fanny
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, the second season of excavations was
conducted at the Neolithic site (License No. G-30/2008; map ref.
254035-88/776828-7155). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), was
directed by H. Khalaily and F. Bocquentin, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), N. Samuelian (field supervision;
Univeristy of Paris I), G. Le Dosseur (bone tools; CNRS), O. Barzilai
(flint) and L. Kolska-Horwitz (fauna), as well as the participation of
students and volunteers from France. Thanks are due to A. Assaf for his
constructive comments and to the members of Qibbuz Manara for their support.