bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ashqelon, Khirbat Khiṣaṣ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: December 2024

In December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Agammim
neighborhood of Ashqelon (Permit No. A-7580; map ref. 158624/617335; Fig.
1), prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Almoni Construction and
Development Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen, with the
assistance of Y. Al-‛Amor (administration), N. Zak (plans), V.
Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Ramat Sharet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

In July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in a rock-cut cave in
the Ramat Sharet neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5191; map ref.
21749-50/62933-4; Fig. 1), which was discovered during an inspection prior
to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by G. Solimany, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf
(administration), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Kipnis (surveying and
drafting).
Tel Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In March 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on Tel Ashqelon (Permit
No. A-6468; map ref. 156890-942/619093-146; Fig. 1), prior to the renovation
of a building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Nature and Parks Authority, was
directed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration)
and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting).
Jerusalem, Newe Ya‘aqov (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In November 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe
Ya'aqov Forest in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7431; map ref.
223512-24/639183-95; Fig. 1), in the wake of an illicit excavation. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Wiegmann (field photography), with the assistance of M. Kahan (surveying
and drafting) and N. Zak (plans).
Ashqelon Barneʻa Neighborhood: Remains from the Romans to Islamic Early
Periods (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along Yo'ash Ben Gideon
Street in Ashqelon's Barneʻa neighborhood (Permit No. A-6497; map
ref. 159169-228/621886-963), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Afridar
company, was directed by I. Peretz. The glass finds were studied by T.
Winter, and G. Bijovsky studied the coins. The excavation yielded building
remains from the Roman through the Early Islamic periods. For the full
report, see links below.
Khirbat er-Ras, Jerusalem: Iron Age and Ottoman-Period Remains
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In December 1993 and January 1994, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Kh. er-Ras, on the northern bank of the Refa'im Valley (Permit No. A-2083;
map ref. 21671-92/62801; Feig and Abed Rabu 1996), following the discovery
of antiquities during road construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig. A late Iron Age Four
Room house and an Ottoman-period terrace were unearthed. Feig N. and Abd
Rabu O. 1996. Jerusalem, Khirbet er-Ras. ESI 15:74-75. For the full report,
see link below.
Tel Ḥadid
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

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

In July 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Ashkenazi
Market in Yehud (Permit No. A-7464; map ref. 189870/659660), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Matzlawi Company, Ltd., was directed by G.
Itach, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), N. Zak (plans), J. Vardi (flint tools), M. Smilansky
(flint drawing), R. Zuckerman-Cooper of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology
at the University of Haifa (archaeozoology), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
consultation) and A. 'Azab (IAA Central District archaeologist).
Jerusalem, Ha-Nevi’im (Prophets) Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2007 and February 2008, salvage excavations were
conducted in the Bishop's House compound on Ha-Nevi'im Street, Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-5249, A-5392; map ref. 22115-8/63235-8; Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Azorim Company, was directed by G. Solimany, with the
assistance of D. Levi and K. Masarwa (area supervision), Y. Ohayon and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), V. Essman, M. Kipnis, M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld and
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), T. Winter
(glass), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography)
and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ramla, David Marcus Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In November 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot on David
Marcus Street, Ramla (Permit No. A-7556; map ref. 188010-23/648622-39; Fig.
1), prior to the construction of a residential building. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr.
Nawaf Abu Sa'id, was directed by R. Toueg (photography), with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), I.
Razinsky (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), A.
Gyrman-Levanon (stone treatment), C. Amit (studio photography) and A.
Karasik (digital photography). Digging of trial trenches at the site prior
to the excavation was supervised by D. Shahar.
Tel Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitzur Yair
Published: December 2024

In July-November 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted on Tel
Nahariyya (Permit No. A-7458; map ref. 20886/76796), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed in part by the I. Cohav and Sons Company, was directed by Y.
Amitzur, R. Be'eri and N. Getzov, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi
(administration), A. Efron, L. Nagrin and A. Shapiro (area supervision), T.
Lopez (geoarchaeology), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting),
G. Fitoussi (drone photography), L. Ben Dror (drone photography on behalf of
the Griffin Aerial Photography), L. Rudiakov, A. Efron and Z. Sorokov
(registration), Y. Lerer, Z. Horowitz, D. Barshad and K. Covello-Paran (IAA
Northern Region). We wish to thank the many researchers that visited the
excavation and contributed much information, and particularly Professor M.
Artzy, who accompanied us throughout the work.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hirshberg Sara
Published: December 2024

In December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Khirbat
Umm edh-Dhiyab in Neighborhood E1, Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7584; map
ref. 200366/623349; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction
and Housing, was directed by S. Hirshberg, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (photography), B. Touri (safety), D. Ben-Ami (scientific advice),
S. Gendler, Y. Tzur, O. Shalev and B. Storchan.
Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Zamarin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 a trial excavation was conducted alongside the road
between Zikhron Ya'aqov and Wadi Milkh (Permit No. A-3251*; map ref. NIG
1968/7200; OIG 1468/2200), prior to widening the road. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Public Works
Department, was directed by R. Kletter, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), Z. Gil and E. Oren (area supervision), V. Pirsky, A.
Hajian and R. Graff (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and H.
Tsion-Cinamon (GPS system), as well as N. Getzov, E. Yannai and E.C. van den
Brink (pottery) and Z. Tsuk (water installations).
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in a cave south of
Nahal Yarmut and west of Tel Yarmut (Site 39 in a development survey; Permit
No. A-7617; map ref. 197014-35/624193-210), after numerous Early Bronze Age
potsherds were discovered in the cave opening. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Paz (photography), with
the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Nagar (inspection), and I. Radashkovsky, S. Gendler, A.
Shadman and D. Varga.
Haifa, Kefar Samir (Dado Beach)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cvikel Deborah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Benjamin Jonathan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, McCarthy John
Published: December 2024

In October 2014, an underwater excavation was conducted at the Pottery
Neolithic Kefar Samir site, off the southern coast of Haifa (Licence No.
G-6/2014; map ref. 195941/744358). The excavation, funded by the Honor Frost
Foundation, was the outcome of a collaboration between E. Galili (Zinman
Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa and the Israel Antiquities
Authority), D. Cvikel (the Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies,
University of Haifa), J. Benjamin (Flinders University, Australia) and J.
McCarthy (Wessex Archaeology, UK), with the assistance of A. Yurman and M.
Bachar (Maritime Workshop of the Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime
Studies, University of Haifa), I. Greenberg, (underwater photography) and 25
researchers, students and volunteer divers from Israel and abroad. Our
thanks to M. Weinstein-Evron of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology,
University of Haifa (pollen and sediment analyses).
Tel ‘Eran (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lass Egon H.E.
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted southeast of Tel
'Eran near Giv'at 'Ada (Permit No. A-7426; map ref. 202860-76/712837-77;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of the eastern gas line. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Natural Gas Lines, was directed by A. Massarwa (photography), with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), P. Gendelman
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance) and K. Sa'id and M. Hater.
‘Enot Sho‘im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Distelfeld Nir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shivti’el Yinon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Leibner Uzi
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in a subterranean
hiding complex northwest 'Enot Sho'im on the eastern slope of the Nazareth
Hills (Permit No. A-7062; map ref. 232740/735630), after it was plundered by
antiquities robbers. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by U. Leibner of the Hebrew University Institute of
Archaeology, in collaboration with N. Distelfeld of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and Y. Shivtiel of the Cave Research Unit, with the assistance of
B. Langford and Y. Shivtiel of the Cave Research Unit (mapping the complex),
V. Boslovof (fieldwork), personnel from the Hebrew University, including M.
Lavi (treatment of finds), personnel from the computerized laboratory
(drawing of finds), T. Rogovski (studio photography), E. Gassner (pottery
plate) and R. Sabar (drafting), as well as G. Bijovsky (numismatics), A.
Ganor (assistance in the field) and students of the Hebrew University
Institute of Archaeology.
Nahal Na‘im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shaul Noa
Published: December 2024

In January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ne'ot Hovav
(formerly: Ramat Hovav), northwest of Nahal Na‘im (Permit No. A-5804; map
ref. 177526-47/561707-25; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of evaporation
ponds. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Bromide Compounds Company, was directed
by N. Shaul and A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. el-Amorr
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), P. Fabian and Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific
guidance), N. Zak (plan), N.S. Paran and laborers from Rahat.
Ramla, the Orthodox School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted near the Orthodox
School in Ramla (Permit No. A-7056; map ref. 187876-950/647985-8033), prior
to paving an entry road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ramla municipality, was directed
by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), D. Masarwa
(preliminary inspections), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass and pottery restoration), C.
Hersch (glass drawing),C. Amit (studio photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), T. Winter (glass; see Appendix), L. Rauchberger (clay tobacco
pipe), E.J. Stern (ceramics) and E. Belashov (plans).
Ramla, Fleming Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on 23 Fleming Street,
Ramla (Permit No. A-7308; map ref. 187683-713/648059-85; Fig. 1), prior to
the construction of a building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Al FursanArchitects, was
directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
A. 'Azab and A. Shadman (assistance and consultation), M. Cohen (surveying
and drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), H. Torgë (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Horbat Rimmon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shaul Noa
Published: December 2024

In 2006-2012, several days of excavation were conducted in Area B at
Horbat Rimmon (Permit Nos. A-4724, A-5009, A-5429, A-5596, A-5823, A-6094,
A-6541; central map ref. 18745/58709; Fig. 1). The excavations, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish
National Fund, were directed by N.S. Paran in collaboration with S. Talis
(2006, 2007 seasons), N. Shaul (2008-2011 seasons) and Y. Abadi-Reiss (2012
season), with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting) and O. Ovadia-Aflalo (director of the Negev
Archaeological Center). Children and youth from the country and abroad
participated in the excavation as part of the activities of the Negev
Archaeological Center.
Tel Shaddud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno) ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel
Shaddud (Permit No. A-6949; map ref. 222189-414/729214-791; Fig. 1), prior
to the installation of infrastructure for a natural gas pipeline. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van
den Brink and D. Kirzner. Excavations resumed in February 2014 (A-7047)
under the direction of R. Beeri and D. Kirzner. Assistance was provided by
H.E. Bron (area supervision), Y. Yacobi and Y. Lavan (administration), M.
Kunin, A. Hajian, R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drawing), Y.
Yolowitz (field photography), W. Atrash and Y. Tepper (pottery reading), B.
Agami (safety) and Sky View Photography Ltd. (aerial photography).
Tell et-Tuwaiyil
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted northwest of Tell
et-Tuwaiyil, to the southeast of Kibbutz Ze'elim (Permit No. A-6845; Map
Ref. 158580/566157; Fig. 1), following the discovery of a hewn subterranean
room during construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by T. Erickson-Gini (photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting). The author wishes to thank D. Gazit
for his help and advice.
Jerusalem, Wadi el-Joz
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in the Wadi el-Joz
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7365; map ref.
222762-855/633178-314; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of educational
institutions. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Jerusalem municipality, was directed by D.
Yeager, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian, M.
Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Tanami (metal detection), N.
Sanduka (supervision), D. Levi (GPS), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (ceramics), T. Gonen
(pottery restoration), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Additional
assistance was rendered by A. Weigmann, B. Touri and A. Re'em.
Tel Zofrim (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2006, an archaeological excavation was conducted to the
north of Tel Zofrim (Tel Menora; Permit No. A-4853; map ref.
249027-491/704085-90; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were damaged during the
installation of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tiberias S.H. Building
Development & Piping Company, Ltd., was directed by W. Atrash, with the
assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman and T.
Meltsen (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline (field
photography), Y. Kadosh (research assistant), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and N. Feig (ceramics).
Shihin – 2012
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Strange James R.
Published: December 2024

In May and June 2012, an excavation was conducted at Shihin (Asochis;
Lisence No. G-27/2012; map ref. 226564/740810). The excavation, on behalf of
Samford University, Kentucky Christian University and Kinneret Academic
College, was directed by J.R. Strange (Samford University, surveying,
architecture, photography), with the assistance of associate directors M.
Aviam (Kinneret Academic College and the Institute of Galilean Archaeology)
and D. Fiensy (Kentucky Christian University; area supervisor). Also
assisted C. Cope (zooarchaeology), J. Keller (glass), Y. Dray
(Conservation), J.F. Strange (University of South Florida; senior
archaeological consultant, architect), D. Groh (Illinois Wesleyan
University; ceramics consultant), B. Cushman (Westminster College; artifact
registration), C.M. Strange (Camp Manager), as well as C.T. McCollough
(Centre College), C. Groh, R. O'Neill, A. Carr and C.K. Oldfather (area
Supervisors) and D. Maayan (artifact photography). The excavation was funded
by Samford University; the Fund for Biblical Archaeology; the Miller Center
for Contemporary Judaic Studies, the University of Miami; the Appalachian
College Association; and by private donations from Dr. and Mrs. J.F.
Strange, Mrs. E. Strange and Mr. C. Bertaut, Dr. S. and Mrs. S. Salyers and
Dr. R. and Mrs. J. Keller. Surveying equipment was donated by Robins &
Morton Construction Company and by Leica Geosystems, USA.
Jerusalem, Sanhedrin Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

In August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at 12 Sanhedrin
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5494; map ref. 220834-5/633832-3). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
G. Solimany, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), T. Sagiv
(photography) and M. Kipnis (surveying).
Jerusalem, Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In January 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Diaspora
Yeshiva compound on Mount Zion in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7600; map ref.
221910-24/631007-14), prior to the construction of a sports field. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Diaspora Yeshiva, was directed by A. Weigmann (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), I. Delerson (plan and location map), B. Dolinka
(ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), V. Nosikovsky
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and C. Amit (studio
photography). Supervision of the antiquities inspection at the site prior to
the excavation was undertaken by N. Sapir and M. Shor.
Neta‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael
Published: December 2024

In the winter of 2014, an excavation was conducted in Neta' (Permit No.
A-7043; map ref. 192278-3783/597524-9353), prior to enlarging the
settlement. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by Y. Abadi-Reiss, with the assistance of A. Fraiberg (area
supervision), A. Yitzhak (assistant area supervision), Y. Al-‘Amor and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), A. Peretz (photography), V. Essman and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), S. Gal (map preparation), N. Zak (plans), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography) and S. Talis
and A. Peretz (pottery).
Jerusalem, the Old City, the Muslim Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a trial excavation was conducted in the residence of the
Haddad family on ‘Aqabat Rasas Street in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City
of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6822; map ref. 222061/632091), after antiquities
were discovered while renovating the house. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan (photography), with
the assistance of M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), B. Dolinka (ceramics),
I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and D. Porotsky (plan and map
location). The excavation was carried out in coordination and cooperation
with the property owners.
Ashqelon, El-Qabu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
El-Qabu in Ashqelon, within the precincts of the Elat-Ashqelon Pipeline
compound (Permit No. A-6238; map ref. 155590-600/616248-300; Fig. 1), prior
to the construction of a new power plant. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Dorad
Company, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor
(administration), S. Gal (surveying and drafting) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, the eleventh salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Umm Tuba in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7360; map ref. 221910-30/626190-220;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, was directed by Z. ‘Adawi,
with the assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), D.
Levi (GPS), A. Padida (field photography), D. Tanami (metal detection), V.
Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), B. Dolinka
(ceramic identification), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit and
Y. Yolowitz (studio photography) and T. Winter (glass).
Jerusalem, the Old City, St. George Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shor Meidad
Published: December 2024

In December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 19 St. George
Street in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City (Permit No. A-7585;
map ref. 221751-60/ 631621-37), prior to renovations. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the
UNDP, was directed by M. Shor, with the assistance of V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drawing), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Dolinka
(pottery), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), N. Zak (plan) and N. Sapir.
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba, Ḥorbat Ḥadad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Hadad in
et-Taiyiba, located in Ramat Issakhar (Permit No. A-6840; map ref.
242413-458/723504-543; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration) and laborers
from Nazareth.
Modi‘in, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: December 2024

In August 2016, an excavation was conducted in the Modi'in industrial
zone (Permit No. A-7771; map ref. 197247-385/644049-202), prior to the
construction of an interchange. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing, was
directed by A. Dayan, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), D. Ein-Mor (field photography and consultation), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), T. Ajami (registration), P. Gandelman (scientific
guidance and ceramics), I. Kornfeld and A. ‘Azab (consultation), M. Ajami
(metal detection), O. Barzilai and M. Oron (flint tools) and A. Glick
(ammunition).
Horbat Kelaḥ (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agmon Yaniv
Published: December 2024

In May 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Kelah, which
is located in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-7703; map ref. 19794/64758; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mitrani Holdings and Investments
Company, Ltd., was directed by Y. Agmon, with the assistance E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GIS) and N.
Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), A. Peretz (field photography),
P. Gendelman and H. Torgë (ceramic consultation), O. Barzilai (flint
consultation) and A. Dayan (preliminary inspections).
Tel Aviv, Tel Barukh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadav-Ziv Liat ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in northern Tel
Aviv (Permit No. A-7448; map ref. 181863-2204/670608-1765; Fig. 1), prior to
the construction of a new neighborhood (the South Gelilot Project). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Yahal Engineers, was directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance
of L. Nadav-Ziv (Areas C1 and C2 supervision), A. Nagorsky (Area A
supervision), M. Oron and K. Vardi (Area B supervision; prehistory), D.
Golan (area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz and Y. Yolowitz (field photography), Y. Marmelstein
(aerial photography), N. Vardi (metal detection), U. Basson (magnometric
survey), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance), E. Ayalon (ancient pumping installations), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), N. Marom (archaeozoology), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), O. Raviv (stone laboratory), O. Dubovsky (drawing of flint
artifacts), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans), and M. Ajami and
D. Barkan. Trial trenches were excavated at the site by H. Venda and A.
Buchennino prior to the archaeological excavation.
Mishmar David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rotstein Uzi
Published: December 2024

In October 2012 a burial cave was documented south of Kibbutz Mishmar
David (Permit No. A-6979/2013-04; map ref. 190778/636092), after having been
breached by antiquities robbers. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Klein and U. Rotstein, with the
assistance of T. Winter (glass), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds) and
C. Amit (studio photography).
Naḥal Revivim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Pasternak Martin David
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, an excavation was conducted in an area between Kibbutz
Revivim and Kibbutz Retamim, along the bank of Nahal Revivim (Permit No.
A-7671; map ref. 171679-792/551530-675), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Kibbutz Revivim, was directed by M. Pasternak, with the
assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), Y. Haimi and Y. Abadi-Reiss
(consultation) and laborers from Kuseifa.
Ḥolot Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

In May 2016, an excavation was conducted between the Ashdod Interchange
and Holot Yavne (Permit No. A-7698; map ref. 172544-601/639984-640075; Fig.
1), prior to the construction of an interchange. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department
of Public Works, was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), Y. Marmelstein and P. Gendelman.
Giv‘at Dani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Itach Gilad
Published: December 2024

In July and September 2016, a trial excavation was conducted near Ben
Gurion Airport (Permit No. A-7758; map ref. 188023/655884). The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Itach,
with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), Y. Agmon and D. Shahar (photography and assistance
with the excavation), M. Landau (Israel Airports Authority), V. Eshed and Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), O. Barzilay (flint), A. Dagot and H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), N. Zak (plans), A. Gorzalczany, P. Gendelman and E.C.M. van den Brink
(scientific consultation), A. ‘Azab (Central District Archaeologist) and D.
Ben-Ami (Central Region Archaeologist).
Yavne’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

In September 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in Yavne'el (Permit
No. A-7515; map ref. 246797-826/735424-52; Fig. 1). The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by B. Hanna
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Tiberias.
Karm er-Ras (Areas AB, AC)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In April 2015 and July 2016, two small salvage excavations were carried
out at the western edge of Kafr Kanna in Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-7391
[Area AB]: map. ref. 231682/739334; Permit No. A-7741 [Area AC]: map. ref.
231725/739385; Fig. 1), prior to construction in two private plots. The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of L. Porat (field
supervisor), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), M. Peleg (photography), E. Belashov (final plan), A. Shapiro
(location map), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawings), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass),
I. Raznisky (metal laboratory), A. Goel (numismatics) and N. Feig (animal
bones).
She’ar Yashuv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav She'ar Yashuv
(Permit No. A-7675; map ref. 260687-737/792725-75; Fig. 1), prior to
construction on a private lot. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Assis (photography), with the
assistance of A. Kleiner (preliminary inspections), U. Berger and A. Shapiro
(GPS), D. Porotsky (surveying and drafting), D. Syon (numismatics), R. Liran
(plans), L. Regev (dendrochronology) and a group of soldiers awaiting
discharge from the military.
Tel Qiryat Ye‘arim (Abu Ghosh)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in the Mizpe
neighborhood of Abu Ghosh (Permit No. A-7412; map ref. 209525-55/635255-85;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Abu Ghosh Local Council,
was directed by Z. ‘Adawi, with the assistance of A. Marco (inspection), M.
Kahan, A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), A.
Peretz (photography), S. Gendler (metal detection), R. Bar-Nathan, L. Freud
and A. de Groot (pottery reading), and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Be’er Sheva‘, the Zoological Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kobrin Federico
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the Be'er
Sheva‘ zoological park (Permit No. A-7494; map ref. 175546-616/573840-84),
after ancient remains were discovered at the site. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Be'er Sheva‘ municipality, was directed by F. Kobrin and Y. Tepper, with
the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography), N. Zak (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and N. Marom (archaeozoology).
Khirbat el-Mahzuq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In September 2016, a trial excavation was conducted at the declared
archaeological site of Khirbat el-Mahzuq near Moshav Heletz, c. 350 m east
of Highway 232 (Permit No. A-7806; map ref. 166905-73/611162-93; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of chicken coops. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Haddad
family, was directed by D. Yegorov (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), E. Aladjem (GPS), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), N. Zak (plans), G. Seriy (ceramics) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing).
Tel Da‘okh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

In November 2015, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northwestern fringes of Tel Da‘okh, next to a saqiye well (Permit No.
A-7568; map ref. 211630-5/753060-5; Fig. 1), prior to the installation of a
water line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk, was directed by R. Abu Raya,
with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi and B. Zidan (administration), A. Shapiro
(GPS), R. Liran (surveying, drafting and field plans), N. Getzov and E.
Stern (pottery reading), Z. Horowitz and laborers from Majd al-Krum.
Ḥiran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Michael Noe David
Published: December 2024

In April 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted north of road 316,
along Nahal Yatir, c. 4 km east of Hura (Permit No. A-7686; map ref.
199-200/580-1), prior to construction of the permanent settlement of Hiran.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by N.D.
Michael (Field Photography), with the assistance of M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), S. Gal (GPS), D. Yegorov (flint tool), E. Delerzon and N. Zak
(plans) and S. Talis and V. Lifshitz.
Yafo, Razi’el and Ratosh Streets
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Yonel
Published: December 2024

In December 2007 and August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on
David Razi'el and Yonatan Ratosh Streets in Yafo (Permit No. A-5322; map
ref. 177151-480/662565-743; Fig. 1), prior to infrastructure work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), Y. Nagar (anthropology), E. Belashov (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing), R. Kool (numismatics) and Y. Sharvit (clay pipes) and
E.J. Stern and Y. Rapuano (pottery analysis).
Khirbat el-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

In November 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in the northern
industrial zone of Shoham, on the northern fringes of Khirbat el-Bira
(Permit No. A-7826; map ref. 196647-878/658433-520; Fig. 1), prior to
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shoham Economic Company, was
directed by A. ‘Azab, with the assistance of S. Krispin (area supervision),
Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (photography) and A. Dagot (GPS).
Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Itach Gilad ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zwiebel Elisheva
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Yehud,
southeast of the corner of Wienhaus and Herzl Streets (Permit No. A-7804;
map ref. 18938-52/65958-64), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Aura-Israel Company, Ltd., was directed by G. Itach, with the assistance of
D. Golan and E. Zwiebel (area supervision), G. Rosenzweig (assistant area
supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), E. Oren and J.
Marcus (preliminary inspections), Y. Elisha (antiquities inspection), M.
Dinshtein (field photography), M. Kahan and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Dagot and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), E.C.M. van den Brink (ceramics),
N. Zak (plans), C. Amit (studio photography), E. Kamaisky (restoration), Y.
Nagar and V. Eshed (physical anthropology), N. Marom (archaeozoology), J.
Regev (14C analysis), O. Ackerman (geology) and P. Gendelman (scientific
consultation), as well as A. ‘Azab and D. Ben-Ami.
Naḥal ‘Omer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shamir Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lester Ayala ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Michael Judith ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahlieli Dov ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baginski Aliza
Published: December 2024

In 1983, 1988, and 1991, excavations were carried out on the the eastern
bank of Nahal ʻOmer (License No. A-1842/1991-1; map ref.
216824/494885). The excavations, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities
Authority, were directed by Y. Israel and D. Nahlieli. The excavation
yielded the remains of a small village from the Early Islamic period. J.
Ben-Michael wrote the report, O. Shamir and A. Baginski studied the textiles
and A. Lester studied the jewelry. For the full report, see links below.
Jerusalem, Ha-Nevi‘im Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at 22 Ha-Nevi'im
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7631; map ref. 221563-79/632385-423),
prior to the construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the contractor Mr. Ofer Licht,
was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), Y. Billig (trial trenches), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (photography), E. Belashov (plan), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Zekharya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shachar Dan
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted near Horbat Zekharya
(Permit No. A-7433; map ref. 197489/647909; Fig. 1) after ancient remains
were discovered during a preliminary inspection. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the East and
West Import and Marketing Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Shachar, with
the assistance of A. Tendler (preliminary inspections), E. Bachar and Y.
Amrani (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and
C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS).
Migdal – 2015
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zapata-Meza Marcela ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garza Díaz-Barriga Andrea
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2015, the seventh season of excavations was conducted at
Migdal (License No. G-9/2015; map ref. 2484/7480) in collaboration with the
Magdala Centre, Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Sur (UAMS),
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Israel
Antiquities Authority (IAA). The excavation was directed by M. Zapata-Meza,
with the assistance of A. Garza Díaz-Barriga (numismatics; area
supervisor) and R. Sanz-Rincón (UAMS; area supervisor), M.
Avshalomov (aerial photography), R. Jackson-Tal (glass) and D.
Avshalom-Gorni (pottery). Archaeology students from the Escuela Nacional de
Atropología e Historia and the Universidad Veracruzana and
conservation students from the Escuela Nacional de Conservación,
Restauración y Museografía participated in the
excavation. Administrative support was provided by Arke New Gate LTD
Company, UAMS and E. Stern and B. Hanna (IAA).
Be’er Sheva‘, Naḥal Beqa‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Michael Noe David
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted south of
Naḥal Beqa' neighborhood in Be'er Shava' (Permit No. A-7653; map
ref. 178494/569463; Fig. 1), prior to construction of a new neighborhood.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by N.D.
Michael (Field Photography), with the assistance of M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), I. Raznisky
(metallurgical laboratory), A. Peretz (ammunition), E. Belashov (plans) and
C. Amit (studio photography). Additional help was provided by S. Talis and
I. Peretz of the IAA and E. Ayalon of the Eretz Israel Museum.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the ancient nucleus
of Kafr Nein (Permit No. A-7171; map ref. 233025-58/726210-45), prior to
construction (Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Mokary (photography and pottery reading), with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), R. Mishayev (surveying) and a team of laborers from Nazareth.
Ramla, Peqi‘in Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 1 Peqi‘in
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-7594; map ref. 188063-40/647706-23), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Abu Janas Musa, was directed by R. Toueg (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot
(GPS), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), E.J. Stern (ceramics), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), I. Raznitsky (metallurgical laboratory), I.
Baidoun and R. Kool (numismatics), N. Amitai-Preiss (weights), I. Delerson
(plans), T. Winter (glass), C. Amit (studio photography) and N. Marom
(archaeozoology).
Yavne’el, Tel Yin‘am
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in Yavne'el-Bet Gan
(Permit No. A-7660; map. ref. 2468310/735420), prior to the construction of
a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plan), Y. Alexandre, K. Cavello-Paran, N.
Feig and E. Stern (pottery) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
‘Illuṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

In January 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
‘Illuṭ (Permit No. A-7866; map ref. 224524/736080), prior to the
construction of a new residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Dalali-Amos (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), K.
Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), M. Shemer (flint artifacts) and
laborers from Kafr Manda.