bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ḥorbat Mesar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Mesar, on the eastern fringes of the village of Miesar (Permit No. A-3925;
map ref. 20430-40/70555-70). The excavation was directed by M.A. Tabar; P
Gendelman studied the pottery and G. Bijovsky identified the coins. The
excavation unearthed remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. These
consisted mostly of part of a bathhouse caldarium.
Horbat ‘Ammudim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a trial excavation was conducted near Road 65,
south of 'Eilabun (Permit No. A-6322; map ref. 23830-55/74620-65; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of an interchange. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Israel
National Roads Company, Ltd., was directed by O. Zingboym and E. Amos, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and laborers
from Tiberias, Kafr Kanna and Nazareth.
‘Atlit (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Inbar Dori
Published: December 2024

During July 2003 a trial excavation was conducted in south ‘Atlit
(Permit No. A-3935*; map ref. NIG 19435/73275; OIG 14435/23275), prior to
construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Rahav family, was directed by D. Inbar, with the
assistance of S. Ya‘aqov-Jam and Y. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics)
and E. Yannai (professional guidance).
Ḥorbat ‘Illin (North) (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During February 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted adjacent to the
northern industrial zone of Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-4094*; map ref. NIG
2000/6288; OIG 1500/1288), prior to preparing the area for construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying) and T. Sagiv
(photography).
Jerusalem, Giv‘at Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Or Keren
Published: December 2024

During April 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted along the eastern
slope of Giv‘at Homa (Permit No. A-3882*; map ref. NIG 221174/62666; OIG
171174/125666), in the wake of development work and construction of the Har
Homa neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by K. Ben-Or, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and L. Barda (GPS).
Naḥal ‘Anava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During August 2002 a trial excavation was conducted at the site of Nahal
'Anava West (Permit No. A-3710*; map ref. NIG 19608/64455; OIG 14608/14455),
prior to work along the route of Highway 4 in Modi'in. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the E. Tayyar
Construction Company, was directed by T. Kanias, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Ḥorbat Ṭirat Tamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During October 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted on a rocky
ridge, c. 600 m east of Horbat Tirat Tamra in the Western Galilee (Permit
No. A-4014*; map ref. NIG 2168/7509; OIG 1668/2509). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Meqorot Water
Company, was directed by E. Amos, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying).
Modi‘in, The Ben Gurion Airport–Modi‘in Railway Route, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During November 2003, a development survey was conducted along the route
of the Ben-Gurion Airport-Modi'in railroad line (Permit No. A-4031*). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was conducted by L. Barda
and M. Masarwa.
Naḥal Shalva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at the Nahal Shalva
site near the Ahuzam pool (Permit No. A-4449*; map ref. NIG 18087/60585; OIG
13087/10585), prior to the construction of the Cross-Israel Highway. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Cross-Israel Highway Company, was directed by P. Nahshoni, assisted by H.
Lavi (administration).
Tell et-Turmus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelin Alexey
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in April 2000 at Tell et-Turmus, in
the fields of Moshav ‘Arugot (A-3228*; map ref. NIG 1784/6261; OIG
1284/1261), following the discovery of ancient remains during an antiquities
inspection, prior to the installation of a water pipe. The excavation, on
behalf of Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Zelin, assisted by V.
Essman and R. Graff (surveying and drafting), S. Lavi (pottery restoration)
and A. Dodin (drawing).
Khirbat Umm er-Rûs
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir
Published: December 2024

During January 2006 a rock-hewn plastered ritual bath (miqwe) was
documented at Khirbat Umm er-Rûs (map ref. NIG 202117/621894; OIG
152117/121894), following the apprehension of a group of antiquities thieves
by inspectors of the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquties Robbery of the
Antiquties Authority. The documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was carried out by B. Zissu (photography) and A. Ganor, with the
assistance of A. Klein, S. Ganor, S. Bartora, Y. Alon and Y. and A. Zissu
(surveying and drafting).
Karm er-Ras (Area S)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
southeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-4263; map ref. NIG
231605/739420; OIG 181605/239420), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the land leaser I. Daoud, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography), E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting)
and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
El‘ad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2004 a trial excavation was conducted at El'ad
(Mazor East; Permit No. A-4085*; map ref. NIG 2124-6/6464-6; OIG
1624-6/1464-6), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Baran Project Management Company
Ltd., was directed by A. 'Azab, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), L.
Yihye-Levi (GPS surveying), K. Sari, M. Masarwa and E. Yannai.
Nein (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northeastern slope of the village of Nein (Permit No. A- 3977*; map ref. NIG
2331/7261; OIG 1831/2261), following the exposure of ancient remains during
preparations for construction. The excavation, on the behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos (photography), with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), I. Berin (drafting), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing) and E.J. Stern (ceramic consultation).
Jerusalem, the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 a trial excavation was conducted at the Damascus
Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4106*; map ref. NIG
22723/63165; OIG 17723/13165). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Gihon Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod.
Three trial trenches (length 4-5 m, width 0.6-0.8 m) were excavated to a
depth of 1.1-1.3 m. Sand and soil fill, modern water and sewage
infrastructures were discovered in the trenches, which were devoid of
ancient remains.
Khirbat el-Mukheizin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During November 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el-Mukheizin (Permit No. A- 4640*; map ref. NIG 18232-7/63459-67, OIG
13232-7/13459-67), after ancient remains were found when a gas pipeline was
installed. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Natural Gas-Line Company, was directed
by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of A. Dagot (GPS system), N. Zak
(drafting), M Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), H. Khalaily (flint
implements) and E. Ayalon (guidance).
Kafr Miṣr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted on a building
plot in Kafr Misr in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-4907*; map ref. NIG
239950/727775 OIG 189950/227775). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, assisted by Y. Laban
(administration), V. Essman (surveying) and workers provided by the
landowner.
Yattir Forest (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted along the route of
the separation fence in the Yattir Forest (Permit No. A- 4485*; map ref. NIG
20115–21/58515–25; OIG 15115–21/08515–25). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed
by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting) and M. Haiman (photography).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During January-February and July 2003, salvage excavations and a survey
were conducted in Modi'in (Permit No. A-3816; map ref. NIG
1998-2024/6426-6433; OIG 1498-1524/1426-33), prior to the paving of the
southern routes of Highways 11 and 12. The excavations, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Netive Ayyalon
Company, were directed by O. Shmueli and O. Segal, with the assistance of U.
'Ad (area supervision), Y. Dangur (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), A. Glick and L. Barda (GPS
system), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and G. Hillel, I. Korenfeld and T.
Kanias.
Kh. Farfur (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During February 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. Farfur
(South) in the southern Golan Heights (Permit No. A- 4384*; map ref. NIG
27368-415/75400-35; OIG 22368-415/25400-35), prior to the construction of
henhouses. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and sponsored by Moshav Ma'ale Gamla, was directed by O. Zingboym
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and N. Getzov (guidance).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During August 2006 a small salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the village of Sulam, 4 km east of 'Afula
(Permit No. 4872*; NIG 231602/723484; OIG 181602/223484). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, assisted
by Y. Laban (administration), L. Barda (GPS) and workers provided by the
land owner.
Ḥorbat ‘Omrit – 2007
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nelson Michael C. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Overman Andrew J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Schowalter Daniel
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, the ninth season of excavation at Horbat 'Omrit in
the northern Galilee was conducted (License No. G-64/2007; map ref. NIG
25222/79153 OIG 21222/29153). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by J.A. Overman (Macalester College) and associate
directors D. Schowalter (Carthage College; photography) and M.C. Nelson
(Macalester College; drafting). Participating in the excavation were N.S.
Goldman (Macalester College; educational director), C. Reagan
(registration), G. Mazor (project consultation), D. Sandhouse (ceramic
consultation), as well as students from Macalester College, Carthage
College, St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota. Thanks are
extended to G. Avni for his continued and invaluable assistance, as well as
to Israel Tourist Corporation and the regional council of northern Galilee
for initiating plans to erect a permanent fence around the site to protect
it.
Khirbat Jinna‘ir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During July 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted c. 300 m east of the
Bet Shemesh train station (Permit No. A-3676*; map ref. NIG
2000–10/6290–300; OIG 1500–10/1290–300), in the wake of track work on the
railroad line between Jerusalem and the Shephelah. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Bren
Corporation, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying) and C. Amit (field photography).
Ramla, Beit Abu al-Hada
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During April 2005, a trial excavation was conducted on Ha-Hagana Street
in Ramla, at Beit Abu al-Hada (Permit No. A-4442*; map ref. NIG
1882-3/6483-4; OIG 1382-3/1483-4), after antiquities were uncovered during
an archaeological inspection. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the Municipality of Ramla, was
directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying),
T. Sagiv (field photography), E. Hadad (archaeological inspection), E.
Belashov and N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), O. Shorr
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), Y. Barshak
(photographic archive), and E. Ayalon of the Eretz Israel Museum
(consultation).
Qasr el-Bustan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted along
Highway 9, parallel to Highway 1 (Permit No. A-3842*; map ref. NIG
21714/63428; OIG 16714/13428). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit (photography), E. Belashov (drafting), R.
Bar-Natan (pottery reading) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Tel Ḥaẓor — 2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon
Published: December 2024

During the months of June-July 2013, the 24th season of the 'Selz
Foundation Hazor Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin' was conducted
(License No. G-29/2013). The excavations at Tel Hazor are sponsored by the
Philip and Muriel Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and by the Israel Exploration Society. The 2013
expedition benefited from the financial assistance of the Selz Foundation
(New York), the Edith and Reuben Hecht Fund (Israel), and individual donors.
The excavation was directed by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman, who were
assisted by S. Bechar (Area M-East supervisor), D. Weinblatt and Netanel Paz
(Area M-West supervisors), A. Madvig-Struer (registration), I. Strand and H.
Dan (surveying and drafting), M. Cimadevilla (field photography), I. Strand
(restoration and drawing), and S. Yadid and I. Strand (administration). The
expedition numbered some 25 participants from South Africa, the U.S.,
Canada, Europe and Israel. The excavations are conducted in the Tel Hazor
National Park with the full cooperation of the National Parks Authority. The
expedition was housed at Qibbuz Kefar Ha-Nassi.
Jerusalem, Ṣallaḥ ed-Din Street, St. George’s Church
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 a trial excavation was conducted in the southern
courtyard of the school that belongs to St. George's Church (Permit No.
A-3979*; map ref. NIG 67137/18256; OIG 17137/13256). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Avner, with the
assistance of V. Pirsky and L. Barda (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Karm er-Ras (Area U)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During April-June 2005, an archaeological excavation was conducted in
the southeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-4418; map ref. NIG
23165/73935; OIG 18165/23935), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the landowners A. and R. Abu Daud, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of Y. Laban (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography), E. Belashov (drafting), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Budrus (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

During January 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted at Budrus (South;
Permit No. A-4332*; map ref. NIG 1992-4/6519-21; OIG 1492-4/1519-21),
following a preliminary inspection at the site prior to the construction of
the separation fence. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed
by I. Korenfeld, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying)
and T. Sagiv (photography).
Gan Soreq (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During March 2006 a salvage excavation was conducted at Gan Soreq
(Southwest and South; Permit No. A-4749*; map ref. NIG 17743/65126; OIG
12743/15126), prior to the installation of a sewage line. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the A.R.
Yitzhaki Company, Ltd., was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), O. Ackerman (geomorphology),
O. Segal and E. Yannai (pottery reading), and M. Shuiskaya (drawing).
Ḥorbat Ḥarish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birman Galit
Published: December 2024

During a trial excavation ( A-3325*; map ref. NIG 1972–4/6724–7; OIG
1472–4/1724–7) on the Horeshim by-pass road (Highway 5233), a U-shaped
quarry (1.80 × 2.35 m, depth 0.8 m) was exposed in the nari bedrock, void of
ceramic or other ancient finds.
Khirbat Umm el-Baqar (Naḥal Adorayim)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

From November 2004 to the beginning of January 2005 an excavation was
conducted at Kh. Umm el-Baqar (Permit No. A-4291; map ref. NIG 18018/60420;
OIG 13018/10420), in preparation for the construction of Section 20 of the
Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, was
directed by P. Nahshoni and S. Talis, with the assistance of E. Aladjem, H.
Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), C. Amit (studio photography),
J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Ras eṭ-Ṭawil (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During August 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted south and west of
Hizma, along the route of the separation fence (Permit No. A-4239*; map ref.
NIG 223852-4484/637250-8459; OIG 173852-4484/137250-8459). The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of T.
Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), E. Belashov (drafting), E.
Boaretto, Weizmann Institute (Carbon 14 analysis) and G. Solimany and L.
Barda (preliminary survey).
Ḥorbat Nekhes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted east of Horbat
Nekhes (Permit No. A-5219*; map ref. NIG 195873-973/644728-87; OIG
145873-973/144728-87), prior to the construction of Road 431, 4 km west of
Modi'in. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Nativ Company, Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den
Brink, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), T. Melzen and R.
Mishayev (surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Ḥorbat Qayit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Rona
Published: December 2024

During February 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Qayit, south of Moshav Nehusha, in the Judean Shephelah (License No.
B-283/2004*; map ref. NIG 1955-7/6146-8; OIG 1455-7/1146-8), prior to the
expansion of the moshav. The excavation, on behalf of the Institute of
Archaeology of Bar Ilan University, was directed by R. Avissar
(photography), with the assistance of G. Rosenberg (surveying and drafting).
Hor Ha-Har (West), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During January 2006 a survey prior to development was conducted along
the west bank of Nahal Zin (Permit No. A-4702*; map ref. NIG
2015-55/5260-83; OIG 1515-55/0260-83), prior to quarrying in the Zin mine.
The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Rotem-Amfert Negev Company, Ltd., was directed by O. Shmueli and Y.
Haimi, with the assistance of S. Gal (GIS).
Naḥal ‘Amud Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

A survey prior to development was conducted for the purpose of examining
the route of a pipeline from a well drilling in Nahal ‘Amud (Permit No.
A-4718*; map ref. 24445–535/75655–770; OIG 19445–535/25655–770). The survey
was directed by M. Hartal, with the participation of A. Shapiro. No
antiquities were found.
Beisamoun (Mallaḥa)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bocquentin Fanny
Published: December 2024

During the end of August and beginning of September 2007, the first
season of excavation was conducted at the Neolithic site of Beisamoun
(License No. G-80/2007; map ref. NIG 254035-88/776828-7155; OIG
204035-88/276828-7155). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), was
directed by H. Khalaily and F. Bocquentin, with the assistance of N.
Samuelian (field supervision; Paris I) and G. Le Dosseur (bone tools; CNRS),
Y. Ya'aqobi (logistic administration), O. Barzilai (flint) and L.K. Horwitz
(fauna).
Ḥorbat Ẓerifin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kohn-Tavor Achia
Published: December 2024

From May 2005 to November 2006, five seasons of excavation were
conducted at Horbat Zerifin (Sarafand al-'Amar; Permit Nos. A-4490, A-4684;
map ref. NIG 1860/6517; OIG 1360/1517), prior to the construction of a
wholesale marketplace. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Tenuva Company, was directed by A. Kohn-Tavor,
with the assistance of A. Oren, A. Nesher and Z. Bar-Or (area supervision),
E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Avissar (ceramic reading) and N.
Katsnelson (glass).
Khirbat Faṭṭir, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During May 2004, a survey prior to development was conducted in Ramat
Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-4167; map ref. NIG 19825-950/62550-620; OIG
14825-950/12550-620). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Real Estate Appraisal Company,
was directed by A. Nagorsky, A. Nagar, H. Stark and L. Barda (GPS).
Evlayim (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During July 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of
I'billin-Evlayim (Permit No. A-3456; map ref. NIG 21830-1/74750-1, OIG
16830-1/24750-1), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of
A. Hajian (surveying), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Naḥal Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in Nahal
Refa'im (Permit No. A-4904*; map ref. NIG 21472/62782, OIG 16472/12782),
prior to the preparation of a hikers' route below the railroad track. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Nagar, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), I. Berin (final plans) and H. Khalaily
(flint implements).
Tel Ishqaf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During May 2003, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northeastern fringes of Tel Ishqaf, within the precincts of Moshav Hanni'el
(Permit No. A-3861*; map ref. NIG 19642/69380; OIG 14642/19380), prior to
the paving of Highway 571. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works, was
directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), P.
Gendelman (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), R. Kool
(numismatics) and D.T. Ariel and M. Lawall and G. Finkielsztejn
(identification of amphora impression).
Jerusalem, Arnona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted near Kefar 'Ezyon
Street in the Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4785*; map ref.
NIG 22130-3/62835; OIG 17130-3/12835; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of
the new American Consulate. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Nagar, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), I. Berin (final plans), J.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a trial excavation was conducted in a private lot in
the City of David in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4453; map ref. NIG 22228/63084;
OIG 17228/13084), after ancient remains were detected during an antiquities
inspection, performed by A. Nagar, prior to development work. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the El'ad Association, was directed by Z. Greenhut, with the assistance
of T. De'adle (assistance in field; administration), R. Abu Khalaf
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), the Mabat Company (three-dimensional imaging), S. Al-'Amla
(metal detection), Y. Baruch (coordination of field work), N. Zak
(drafting), C. Amit (studio photography) and R. Vinitsky and L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory).
‘En Gedi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hadas Gideon
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, the sixth season of excavations was conducted at
the 'En Gedi oasis (License No. G-1/2008; map ref. NIG 23708/59690; OIG
18708/09690; HA-ESI 118). The excavation, carried out under the auspices of
the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and financed by private contributions and
foundations from Israel and abroad, was directed by G. Hadas, with the
assistance of R. Merhav (administration), D. Porotzky (surveying and
drafting), O. Mazar (pottery restoration) and A. de Vincenz (pottery
reading). Volunteers from the country and abroad, most of whom took part in
previous seasons, participated in the excavation.
Ẓippori (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2012, a trial excavation was conducted southwest of
Zippori (Permit No. A-6383; map ref. 224468-5161/737698-8759), prior to
widening Road 79. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel National Roads Company, was
directed by F. Abu Zedan (photography), with the assistance of N. Getzov
(area supervision), Y. Lavan (administration), J. Vardi (flint artifacts)
and L. Zeiger (artifact drawing).
Kafr Misr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillman Avner
Published: December 2024

In February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the middle of
Kafr Misr (Permit No. A-6406; map ref. 239968-40003/727907-42), after
ancient remains were discovered in a probe trench dug by a backhoe. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Hilman (photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration),
R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), N. Getzov (ceramic consultation), L.
Porat (pottery restoration) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Nahal Hazeva, Idan–‘En ‘Ofarim Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a survey was conducted in the area situated between
Moshav Idan and 'En 'Ofarim, near 'En Hazeva in the northern 'Arava (License
No. S-402/2013; map ref. 222626-8169/523602-5546), prior to the installation
of a water pipe. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Mekorot Company, was performed by O. Shmueli,
with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS) and D. Bashir of the 'Blossoming Rose,
USA' association.
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave on
the northwestern slope of Tell el-Ful (Permit No. A-6762; map ref.
636837-49/221898-910). The cave had been damaged during the course of
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Bassam Abu Assad, was directed by A.
Wiegmann (photography), with the assistance of B. Touri (antiquities
inspection) and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting).
Nes Ẓiyyona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

While walking on a hill south of Nes Ziyyona in 2007, a hiker
discovered several potsherds that had apparently been exposed by mechanical
equipment (map ref. 17954-64/64602-12). The potsherds were later determined
to date to the Late Bronze Age. In the wake of this discovery, the hill was
declared an antiquities site. S. Zagorsky (pottery drawing) and F. Volynsky
assisted in the preparation of the report.
Nahal Karkor, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, an archaeological survey was conducted between Highway
40 and Highway 60 (License No. S-407/2013; map ref.
179592-89447/576426-82379), prior to the construction of the Be'er Sheva'
railway bypass. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Railways Ltd., was directed by O.
Shmueli and D. Yegorov (field photography), with the assistance of S. Gal
(GPS) and Y. Barshak (photographic archive). Additional assistance was
rendered by F. Sonntag and V. Lifshits of the IAA Southern Region.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Jerusalem
neighborhood of Beit Hanina in (Permit No. A-6574; map ref. 63775-8/22096-8;
Fig. 1), prior to private construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mohammed Dohman and
Partners, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with assistance from N. Nahama, R. Abu
Halaf and N. Sanduka (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography) and S. al-'Amlah (metal detection).
Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen
Published: December 2024

In September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on Giv'ati Street
in Yavne (Permit No. A-6615; map ref. 175745-57/641713-24; Fig. 1), prior to
erecting an electric pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company,
was directed by C. Ben-Ari, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and M. Ajami of the IAA
Central Region.
Haifa, Nahal ‘Amiq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In August 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramat David
neighborhood of Haifa (Permit No. A-6595; map ref. 196762-822/746298-340;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ocif Gav-Yam Residence at
Carmel, Ltd., was directed by D. Kirzner (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), A. a-Salam Sa'id (preliminary inspections), A.
Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), N. Zak (plans), U. 'Ad, A. Masarwah, K.
Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Ḥorbat Castra, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In March 2003, a development survey was conducted within the boundaries
of Horbat Castra antiquities site (Permit No. A-3849; map ref.
1973-76/7436-43) prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Haifa municipality, was
directed by M. Haiman, with the assistance of L. Barda (survey and GPS) and
H. Stark (survey).
Ibthan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
Ibthan (Permit No. A-6801; map ref. 204402-38/687066-136; Masarwa 2012),
prior to horizontal drilling. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company,
was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H.
Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (artifact drawing) and A. Gorzalczany
(scientific consultation).
Nahariyya, Giv‘at Ussishkin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha
Published: December 2024

In January 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Giv'at Ussishkin
in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-6695; map ref. 209835-68/767184-210; Fig. 1),
after antiquities were damaged in the course of development work in a park.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Nahariyya municipality and the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y. Bibas (photography),
D. Syon (metal detection), E. Stern (ceramic consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen
(artifacts drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), N. Agha (archaeozoology), N.
Zak (plans) and J. Gosker (preliminary inspections).
Ashdod, Southern Industrial Region, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a survey was conducted in Ashdod (License No.
S-379/2012; map ref. 166660-8863/629441-31842). The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Abu Yehiel
Construction Company, Ltd., was performed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance
of S. Ganor, S. Lender and G. Seriy (surveyors) and S. Gal (GPS).
Barqa (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gonen Ilana
Published: December 2024

In July-August 1999, a trial excavation was conducted in the southern
part of the Barqa antiquities site in Gan Yavne (License No. B-124/1999; map
ref. 171758-826/631403-48) after ancient remains were identified during an
antiquities inspection prior to the construction of a factory. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Recanati Institute for Maritime
Studies of the University of Haifa and Archaeological Engineering Services,
Ltd. and financed by the Aaron Yosef and Sons Company, Ltd., was directed by
I. Gonen, with the assistance of Z. Keinan (surveying).
Jerusalem, Ramat Polin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tanami David
Published: December 2024

In December 2012 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramat Polin
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6670; map ref.
218176-292/636344-433). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the D. Daniel Construction Company,
Ltd., was directed by A. Wiegmann, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), Y. Yolowitz (field photography), D. Tan'ami, S. Mizrahi
and Z. Matskevich (antiquities inspection), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), D. Re'em (ceramics), C. Amit (studio photography) and C. Hersch
(artifacts drawing).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Aderet Eliyahu Yeshiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

In January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Aderet
Eliyahu Yeshiva compound in Kolel Galiziyya in the old city of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6366; map ref. 222115/631760), in the wake of damage to
antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Aderet Eliyahu Yeshiva, was directed by Y.
Zelinger, with the assistance of S. Puni (IAA Old City Architect), A. Peretz
(field photography), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), T.
Kornfeld (plans), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), J. Bukengolts
(pottery restoration), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Nahal Patish, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In September 2003, a development survey was conducted east of Ofaqim
(Ofakim; Permit No. A-3957; map ref. 164199-5500/581100-2000), prior to
development of the Nahal Patish Nature Reserve. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by M. Haiman.
Yevul (South), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In March 2006, a development survey was conducted south of Moshav Yevul
(Permit No. A-4748; map ref. 134998-6598/564000-5000), prior to
implementation of the Halutziyot 4 agricultural development project. The
survey, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by M. Haiman.
Ramla, Kokhav Ha-Ẓafon Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kokhav
Ha-Zafon neighborhood in Ramla (Permit No. A-5000; map ref.
188430-99/648830-96; Torgë 2011), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
S.A.L. Hatakh Enterprise and Investments Company, was directed by H. Torgë.
The excavation unearthed floors, installations and walls dating to the Early
Islamic period.
Sha‘ar Ha-‘Amaqim (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of Sha'ar
Ha-'Amaqim (Permit No. A-6831; map ref. 210079-194/736509-795), prior to
further construction of Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Kirzner (photography), with the assistance
of Y. Amrani and A. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance), A. Sa'id (preliminary inspections), as well as C. Sa'id and L.
Talmi.
Bir el-Maksur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mitler Itamar
Published: December 2024

In June 2009 and July 2010, salvage excavations were conducted in a
section of the Bir el-Maksur interchange (Permit Nos. A-5689, A-5976; map
ref. 22025-30/74215-20; Fig. 1), prior to the widening of Highway 79. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel National Road Company, was directed by F. Abu Zedan
and I. Mitler, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev
and M. Kahan (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Peretz (photography) and H.
Tahan (pottery drawing).
Modi‘im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Zipor compound
in Modi'in (Permit No. A-6796; map ref. 200791-907/647245-347), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Amar-Coriel Architects, was directed by V. Eshed
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A.
Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Torgë
(pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Kafr Qasim, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

The c. 60 dunam area of the survey (License No. G-103/2000*; map ref.
NIG 19666–746/66228–848; OIG 14666–746/16228–848) contained water cisterns,
a winepress, field terraces and cairns that were documented.
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

In January-February and April-May 2004 a trial excavation was conducted
in the northern part of Lod (Permit No. A-4079; map ref. NIG
190789-849/652077-127, OIG 140789-849/152077-127; Fig. 1), prior to
construction activity. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and with the financial support of the Africa-Israel Company, Ltd.,
was directed by E. Haddad, with the participation of Y. Arbel, H. Torge and
U. 'Ad (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Bukengolts
(pottery restoration) and M. Avissar (preliminary ceramic analysis).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Har Homa
neighborhood in southern Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4933*; map ref. NIG
221428-40/626086-97; OIG 171428-40/126086-97), prior to paving a road. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by Z.
'Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), A. Nagar (GPS), S. al-Amlah
(metal detection) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Giv‘ati Parking Lot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tchekhanovets Yana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ami Doron
Published: December 2024

During March-October 2007, a season of excavations was conducted in the
City of David parking facility (Giv'ati Parking Lot; Permit No A-5071; map
ref. NIG 22234/63128, OIG 17234/13128). The excavation, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the El'ad Association, was
directed by D. Ben-Ami and Y. Tchekhanovets, with the assistance of S.
Bachar, N. Nissim Ben-Ephraim, A. Zilberstein and D. Gottreich (area
supervision), V. Essman, M. Kunin and M. Kipnis (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (field photography), Y. Gecht and M. Cimadevilla (computing), D.
Sandhouse (identification of Byzantine pottery) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics). Students from the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew
University in Jerusalem and other academic institutions took part in the
excavations, as well as volunteers from abroad and a group of workers from
Silwan and other nearby villages. Special thanks are extended to H. Geva and
M. Hershkovitz for their assistance in identifying the pottery vessels.
Ḥorbat Senunit and En ‘Adaya, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During September 2004, a survey prior to development was conducted west,
south and southeast of the village of Tuba-Zangariyye (Permit No. A-4255*;
map ref. NIG 25400-500/76225-80; OIG 20400-500/26225-80), preceding the
construction of a new neighborhood east of the village. The survey, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Zingboym and E.
Bron.
Ḥorbat Ha-Gardi, Development Survey in the Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2000 a survey was conducted along Highway 45 (License
No. G-61/2000*; map ref. NIG 1990-2016/6463-80; OIG 1490-1516/1463-80),
prior to paving. The survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
carried out by M. Haiman, V. Zbenovich and L. Barda.