bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nahal Bet Hanan, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted along
the route of the separation fence (Permit No. A-4371; map ref.
2055-63/6401-5). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was performed by A.
Nagorsky, H. Stark and L. Barda (GPS).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted east
of the city of Ramla, to the east of and adjacent to Ta'avura Junction
(Ma'asiyahu Junction; Permit No. A-5589; map ref. 188691-779/648681-755),
prior to the construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the 'Emek Ayalon Furniture
Company, was directed by O. Sion (field photography), with the assistance of
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), Y. Arnon
(pottery reading) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During March 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Kerem
Maharal (Permit No. A-4747; map ref. 19919-22/72776-8), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by M. and L. Tzimet, was directed by E. Oren,
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), K.
Sa'id (pottery reading) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the village of
Jatt (Permit No. A-5388; map ref. 204467-88/700325-41), prior for
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Masarwa (pottery reading), with the assistance of R.
Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Peilstöcker (scientific
guidance).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted east of the
city of Ramla, north of and adjacent to Ta'avura Junction (Ma'asiyahu
Junction) and east of the railroad platform (Permit No. A-5558; map ref.
188496-514/648544), prior to doubling the platform size (Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railways Authority, was directed by O. Sion
(field photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E.
Belashov (drafting), Y. Arnon (pottery reading) and C. Hersch (pottery
drawing).
Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lazar Dorit
Published: December 2024

Excavations at Horbat Nevallat (Beit Nabala; Permit No. A-3041; map ref.
NIG 196456-558/653805-924; OIG 146456-558/153805-924) were conducted from
April to July 1999, as part of the archaeological work in Section 13 of the
Trans-Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Department of Public Works, was directed by E.C.M. van den
Brink and D. Lazar, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), R. Abu
Khalaf (administration), Y. Nagar and D.A. Sklar-Parnes (physical
anthropology), T. Sagiv (photography), E. Barzilay (geology), M. Ben-Gal
(pottery restoration in the field), M. Rappaport (pottery drawings), L.
Horwitz (archeozoology), G. Bonani (AMS) and N. Liphschitz (wood
identification).
Nahal ‘Anava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted
alongside Nahal 'Anava (Permit No. A-5005; map ref. 19734-914/64443-77),
prior to paving the continuation of Highway 431. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Dagot, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), T. Kanias and R. Lupu (area
supervision), D. Porotsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), I.
Korenfeld and M. Peilstöcker (survey and preliminary inspections), O. Marder
(lithics) and M. Smilansky (flint drawings).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on Ha-Galil Street
in Tiberias ("The Falafel Compound"; Permit No. A-5182; map ref.
25086/74363), prior to the construction of a commercial building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Mokary, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), M. Hartal (guidance) and laborers from Tiberias.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2006, an excavation was conducted in the
village of Nein, c. 150 m west of the spring (Permit No. A-4653; map ref.
23314-6/72631-2), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. P. Nasri,
was directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), H. Smithline
(studio photography) and laborers from Umm el-Fahm.
Naḥal Sekher
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
site of Nahal Sekher VI (B81; Permit No. A-5717; map ref. 18352-5/55626-33),
prior to widening Highway 40 between Be'er Sheva' and the Negev Junction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company Ltd., was directed by O.
Barzilay and N. Agha (field photography), with the assistance of I. Milevski
and H. Ashkenazy (area supervision), S. Lender and Y. el-Amorr
(administration), O. Marder and H. Khalaily (preliminary inspections), Y.
Roskin, Y. Sharfi and N. Porat (Geology), V. Essman, M. Kipnis and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting) and L. Barda (GPS).
‘En Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
'En Zippori (Permit No. A-5128; map ref. 22567-77/73747-57), prior to
widening the Zippori Junction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by O. Barzilai, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), N. Getzov (ceramics),
Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography) and M.
Smilansky (flint drawing).
‘Atlit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sari Kamil
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in
'Atlit (Permit No. A-4898; map ref. 19506-16/73366-86), prior to the
construction of a residential quarter. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands
Administration, was directed by K. Sari, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Shadman and A.S. Sa'id (area supervision),
A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), A. Masarwa (preliminary
inspections), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), M. Peilstöcker (guidance) and
Y. Levy (IAA Central Region).
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg Emanuel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A.
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in March 2000 prior to the laying of
a water pipe line, adjacent to the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem Highway 1 (Permit No.
A-3358; map ref. NIG 21560–70/ 63328–32; OIG 16560–70/13328–32). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Meqorot
Water company, was directed by E. Eisenberg and D. A. Sklar-Parnes, assisted
by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (Surveying).
Kh. ‘Ara (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of 'Ara village (Permit No. A-3796; map ref. 20659-700/71200-16),
in the wake of damage to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Abu Hamid, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (field
photography) and A. Pikovski (drawing of finds).
Bet She’an, Stadium
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2003, a trial excavation was conducted next to the Bet
She'an stadium (Permit No. A-3896; map ref. 24794-8/71181-7), in the wake of
discovering antiquities by IAA inspector M. Zou'abi, while a trench for an
electric cable was dug. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was
directed by D. Syon (field photography, numismatics), with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), H. Smithline (studio photography)
and H. Tahan (pottery drawing). Thanks to Benny Arubas for his help in the
matter of the city wall.
Tel Bet Yerah 2007, 2009
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenberg Raphael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Sarit
Published: December 2024

During April and July 2007 and July-August 2009, the second and third
campaigns of the renewed Tel Aviv University excavations were conducted at
Tel Bet Yerah (License Nos. G-25/2007, G-40/2009; map ref. 2539/7360; see
HA-ESI 117). The 2007 season, undertaken on behalf of Tel Aviv University
and underwritten by the National Geographic Society, the Kinneret Memorial
Fund (for salvage excavations in Area GB-North), and private donors, was
directed by R. Greenberg and S. Paz, with the assistance of M. Iserlis, A.
Getzel, S. Amit and N. Ben-Ari (area supervision and administration), D.
Porotsky and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and P. Shrago (field
photography). Our base was the Ohalo Manor guesthouse, which provided
technical assistance. Participating in the excavation were students and
volunteers from Israel and abroad, as well as paid laborers from the village
of Miser and two volunteer work-groups: 120 students from the A.D. Gordon
School of Tel Aviv, headed by N. Assaban of the Society for the Protection
of Nature and a group of twenty children and counselors from Qibbuz Deganya
B. Assistance in the 2009 season was provided by S. Beja (administration),
M. Iserlis, T. De'adle, H. Ashkenazi, A. Getzel, S. Duharci, I. Cipin and S.
Salem, as well as a small international group of volunteers, joined by Tel
Aviv University field school participants and a 35-person strong contingent
from University College, London, headed by D. Wengrow. The ceramicist A.
Chanania conducted an experimental reproduction of the Khirbet Kerak Ware
technique. Further assistance was provided by youth volunteers of the
Society for the Protection of Nature, organized by N. Assaban, the Ohalo
Manor and Qibbuz Kinneret. The expedition was hosted by the Sha'ar Ha-Golan
guest-house and the hostel staff, headed by N. Katziri, was of great
assistance.
Abu Ghosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in Abu Ghosh
(Permit No. A-5659; map ref. 210361/634962), in the wake of damage to the
site caused by construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the contractor, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying) and A. Peretz (field photography).
Ḥorbat Kosit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Awawdy Eiad
Published: December 2024

During September 2001, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Kosit, along the road leading from Baqa el-Gharbiya to Ma'or (Permit No.
A-3499; map ref. 20165-78/70279-83), following the discovery of ancient
remains during the installation of communication lines. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Cellcom Israel Ltd., was directed by E. 'Awawdy, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), and E. Yannai (pottery
reading).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander
Published: December 2024

During March 2001 a brief archaeological investigation and excavation
were carried out at the Zippor site in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-3393; map ref.
NIG 1968–70/65075–110; OIG 1468–70/15075–110), prior to the construction of
the Road 3 bypass. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by Alexander Onn, assisted by V. Pirsky (surveying).
‘Akko, the Educational Campus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During May 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at the educational
campus in 'Akko, north of the OldCity (Permit No. A-5117; map ref.
206789-873/758946-9007), in the wake of construction plans. The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.J. Stern,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky
and H. Tahan (surveying), H. Smithline (field photography and Hellenistic
pottery), A. Shapiro (completion of drafting and GPS), C. Amit (studio
photography), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (drafting and pottery
drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), D. Syon (numismatics), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), G. Finkielsztejn (Hellenistic amphorae) and D. Pringle
(Latin inscription).
Modi‘in, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted west
of Modi'in (Permit No. A-3317; map ref. 197155-9330/647110-50155), in a
region slated for the construction of hi-tech industries. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Lands Administration, was directed by R. Avner and Y. Zelinger,
with the assistance of O. Dubovsky (area supervision), A. Hajian and R.
Graff (surveying), L. Barda (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), R. Berin
and N. Zak (drafting) and N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gudovitch Shlomo ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

During January 1998, an excavation was conducted at the intersection of
Vilna and Ben Zvi Streets in Ramla (Permit No. A-2799; map ref
1865-92/6463-97). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by S. Gudovitch, with the assistance of H. Lavi and
I. Rahamim (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), S. Mendrea
(photography), S. Mendel (preliminary inspection), V. Shorr (drafting), E.
Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), R. Gat (pottery restoration), C. Hersch
(drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and N. Amitai-Preiss (reading an Arabic
inscription on a lamp).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Moriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted southeast of
Kurtz Street in the Arnona quarter, within the precincts of the Qiryat
Moriyya site (Permit No. A-5427; map ref. 221547/628474), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Azorim Construction Company, was directed
by D. Levy (field photography), with the assistance of T. Kornfeld
(surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), A. De
Groot and E. Eisenberg (pottery reading), O. Shorr (pottery restoration) and
I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Nahal Na‘aman, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During February 2007, a survey preceding development was conducted
along Nahal Na'aman (Permit No. A-5051; map ref. 20820-1805/74670-5880). The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Western Galilee Drainage Authority, was carried out by
R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of E. Stern and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥorbat Zivda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation of a burial cave was carried out in July 2000 at
Horbat Zivda (Permit No. A-3254; map ref. NIG 2182/7347; OIG 1682/2347),
following its discovery while laying sewage pipes in the village of
Manshiyat-Zibda, next to Ramat Yishay. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was conducted by Yardenna Alexandre, with the
assistance of H. Tahan (pottery drawings) and D. Avshalom-Gorni (assistance
with pottery reading).
Ono
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a sample salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe
Rabin quarter of Or Yehuda (Permit No. A-5710; map ref.
187959-8000/658949-9035), after ancient remains were discovered during
preliminary inspections. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shafir Civil and Marine
Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), L. Rauchberger and D. Golan (probe trenches and preparation of
area for excavation) and laborers from Kafr Qari.
Jerusalem, Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Malki Zedek Street, southwest of the Dung Gate, along the southeastern
slopes of Mount Zion (Permit No. A-5513; map ref. 222165/631173), prior to
the installation of a water pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the East Jerusalem
Development Company, was directed by A. Nagar (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon and R. Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Belashov (drafting), R.
Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), M.
Avissar (pottery reading), M. Kaftal-Goodman (pottery drawing), and G.
Bijovsky (numismatics).
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at
et-Taiyiba, located in Ramot Yissakhar (Taiyiba ez-Zu'abiya; Permit No.
A-4622; map ref. 24219-22/72319-22), after antiquities were damaged. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the South Yarden Drainage and Rivers Authority, was directed by W.
Atrash, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), A.
Shapiro (GPS), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline
(photography), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (ceramics), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Apollonia (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Harpak Tamar
Published: December 2024

From July to October 2012, a trial excavation was conducted near the
old Bezeq compound at Apollonia (East) in Nof Yam (Permit No. A-6549; map
ref. 182256-3052/677516-8371), followed in June-August 2013 by a salvage
excavation (Permit No. A-6825) that was carried out prior to construction.
The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and Tel Aviv University and financed by the Israel Lands Authority through
the Yahel Engineers Project Initiation Company, Ltd., were directed by E.
Haddad (trial excavation) and O. Tal and M. Ajami (salvage excavation), with
the participation of T. Harpak and the assistance of H. Yohanan (manager of
the Apollonia National Park on behalf of the Nature and Parks Authority), Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), D. Golan, T. Greenwald, M. Molokandov
and A. Buchennino (preliminary inspections), I. Meir, A. Yaron, I. Elad, M.
Pines, E. Jakoel, A. Buchennino, R. Lewis, M. Edrey and H. Venda (area
supervisions), M. Johananoff (metal detecting), A. Peretz and P. Shrago
(area photographing), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov, M. Kahan, R. Mishayev, A.
Hajian, and M. Kunin (survey and drawings), H. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS),
Y. Nagar (anthropology), N. Agha and M. Pines (archaeozoology), H. Mienes
and O. Rittner (molluscs), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), Sky View Company
(aerial photography), E. Ayalon (agricultural industrial installations), D.
Barkan (scientific consultation), A. Keinan and A. Moshe (safety), M.
Avrahami and A. Ronkin (conservation), R. Jackson-Tal (glass), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit and P. Shrago (studio
photography) and students from Tel Aviv University field archaeologist's
training track. Volunteers from Israel and abroad and pupils from schools
participating in the Educational Archaeological Center of the Israel
Antiquities Authority comprised the labor force.
Jerusalem, the Old City, The Western Wall Foundations
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hagbi Moran
Published: December 2024

From December 2013 to March 2014, excavations were conducted near the
southwestern corner of the Temple Mount in the Jerusalem Archaeological Park
(Permit Nos. A-6971, A-7016; map ref. 222305-20/631442-70) in order to
expose the foundations of the Temple Mount wall. The excavations, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the City of
David Society, were directed by J. Uziel, with the assistance of M. Hagbi
(area supervision), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (photography), G. Berkowitz (work foreman), N. Natanel and B. Cohen
(safety) and O. Cohen and Y. Rosenthal (engineering). Wet sieving was
carried out in the Zurim Valley supervised by G. Zagdon and I. Novoselesky.
‘Ein Umm el-Ghanam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Matskevich Zinovi
Published: December 2024

In December 2013 and January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted
west of Highway 65, near 'Ein Umm el-Ghanam, at the foot of Mount Tabor
(Permit No. A-6970; map ref. 238395-410/731195-219; Fig. 1), after
antiquities were discovered in trial trenches dug prior to the installation
of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Natural Gas Lines Company
Ltd., was directed by Y. Tepper (field photography), with the assistance of
Y. Lavan, Y. Ya'aqobi and E. Bachar (administration), T. Meltsen
(surveying), A. Shapiro (drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen and L. Zeiger (artifact
drawing), Z. Matskevich (lithics), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Hadera
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the old
cemetery of Hadera (Permit No. A-6253; map ref. 193300-430/704030-65), prior
to the construction of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hadera Economic
Corporation, Ltd., was directed by H. Torgë, with the assistance of R. Abu
Halaf, Y. Lavan and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ḥolot Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marmelstein Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In December 2012 and January 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at
Holot Yavne (Permit No. A-6952; map ref. 17258/64004; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mekorot Company, was
directed by Y. Marmelstein (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), D. Golan and M.
Molokandov (preliminary inspections), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance
and studio photography), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), N.
Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), F. Volynsky and M. Ajami.
Ramat Bet Shemesh, Khirbat Umm edh-Dhiyab
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-7031; map ref. 20050/62375; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by Z. 'Adawi (field photography), with the assistance
of S. Gendler (metal detection), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drawing) and D. Levy (GPS).
En Rani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

A miqwe (ritual bath) was discovered in June 2000, when damaged by
mechanical equipment in the process of preparing a lot for the construction
of a new house on a slope above a tributary of Nahal Zippori, at the
southeastern outskirts of Reina, near Nazeret (Map ref. NIG 2305/7359; OIG
1805/2359). The miqwe was inspected by Y. Alexandre on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority.
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southwestern fringes of Khirbat Burnat (Permit No. A-5153; map ref.
195884-954/657419-65; Fig. 1), in the wake of probe trenches inspected by A.
Nesher, prior to relocating a water pipe and paving a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Hevel Modi'in Development Corporation, was directed by I. Korenfeld
(photography), with the assistance of D. Porotzki(surveying), M. Shuiskaya
(drawing of finds) and O. Raviv (stone laboratory).
Deir Abu ‘Ali
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, the Deir Abu 'Ali site (map ref. 20130/62474) was
documented in the wake of prolonged plundering and damage to the remains of
a building and burial cave. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by S. Ganor and A Ganor.
Allonē Ha-Bashan, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During September 2009, surveys were conducted in the Golan Heights
(License No. S-143/09; map ref. 27850-925/76345-420), prior to allocating
land to Moshav Allonē Ha-Bashan. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the moshav, was
carried out by O. Zingboym (field photography) and A. Shapiro.
Ḥorbat Gelom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During late June and early July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted
at Horbat Gelom, east of Qibbuz Lehavot Haviva (Permit No. A-5695; map ref.
201389-418/699899-931), prior to planting olive trees. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Oren, with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, ‘Aqbat Darwish Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hofesh Ori
Published: December 2024

During February 2009, an ancient cistern was documented, without
excavation, on 'Aqbat Darwish Street in the Moslem quarter of Jerusalem
(Fig. 1), in the wake of information reported to the Unit for the Prevention
of Antiquities Robbery that an illicit dig in a cistern is scheduled to take
place, aiming to discover a treasure of Turkish gold. The cistern was
documented on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority by A. Ganor and U.
Hofesh, with the assistance of H. Ja'abry and S. al-'Amlah, and S. Bar-Tura,
H. Shchupak and S. Yeshayev, inspectors with the Unit for the Prevention of
Antiquities Robbery.
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
Sulam (Permit No. A-5442; map ref. 231623/723660), prior to enlarging a
residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by R. Zou'abi, was directed by G.
Cinamon, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), R. Mishayev
(surveying), M. Hartal (scientific consultation) and laborers from Kafr
Qari'.
Ṭamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at Tamra
(A-3419; NIG 23830-31/72670-71; OIG 18830-31/22670-71) in the wake of damage
to ancient remains caused by a sewage system and prior to the construction
works of a new road. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Gilboa' regional council, was directed by L. Porat, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), H. Smithline (photography),
A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying), D. Syon (numismatics), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing) and E. Altmark (cleaning of coins).
Khirbat Farfur (South), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a survey was conducted at Khirbat Farfur (South) and
in the surrounding area (License No. S-107/2009; central map ref.
27375/75470), prior to expanding a poultry farm. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Moshav Ma'ale
Gamla, was performed by O. Zingboym and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥorbat Devora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During September 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in an olive
grove north of Dabburiya village, inside and north of Horbat Devora (Permit
No. A-5226; map ref. 23576-82/73392-96), in the wake of damage to
antiquities caused while installing a water pipe. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Cinamon, with the
assistance of M. Hartal, Z. Horwitz and B. Hana (guidance), E. Bachar
(administration) and laborers from Yafia' and Dabburiya villages.
Ḥorbat Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Gannim in
the middle of Moshav Yish'i (Permit No. A-5677; map ref.
196771-825/628388-544), prior to enlarging the Moshav and after probe
trenching by D. Storchan revealed the tops of walls and a large quantity of
potsherds. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B.
Antin (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Highway No. 1
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amit David
Published: December 2024

During September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on Highway
No. 1 in Jerusalem, along the route of the light rapid transport system
(Permit No. A-5521; map ref. 22155/63305). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Zalman
Barashi Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod and D. Amit, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), M. Kipnis (drafting) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Deganya A, Prehistoric Survey on the Southern Shore of the Kinneret
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadel Dani
Published: December 2024

During the autumn months of 2000 and 2001 a prehistoric survey was
conducted on the southern shore of the Kinneret (License Nos. G-115/2000*,
G-75/2001*; NIG 254750-255000/734700-735000; OIG
204750-205000/234700-235000). The survey, on behalf of the Zinman Institute
of Archaeology of the University of Haifa, was directed by D. Nadel,
assisted by students.
Ono
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During August and October-November 2006, a trial excavation was
conducted in the Newe Rabin neighborhood of Or Yehuda (Permit No. A-4880;
map ref. 187833/659110), in the wake of exposing ancient remains during
preliminary inspections. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Yahel Engineers Project
Initiation Ltd. and the Or Yehuda Local Council, was directed by D. Barkan,
with the assistance of E. Jakoel-Katz (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and
E. Bachar (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), P. Gendelman (pottery reading)
and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing). Additional help was provided by M.
Ajami, A. Buchennino and F. Volynsky of the IAA Tel Aviv district.
Tamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, an excavation was conducted in the center of the
Tamra village (Permit No. A-4992; map ref. 238165-85/726610-25), 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 A. Hajian (surveying).
Naḥal Refa’im (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
western bank of Nahal Refa'im, at the foot of Battir village, c. 20 m west
of the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railroad track (Permit No. A-5120; map ref.
2130-4/6262-70), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Dagan (surveying
and field photography), with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf
(administration), L. Barda and M. Birkenfeld (GPS), A. Nagorsky (IAA
Jerusalem region) and laborers from East Jerusalem. The villagers,
particularly Mr. A. Sharshur, contributed much information that helped in
understanding the remains.
Shoham, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted northeast of
Shoham (License No. S-17/2008; map ref. 1955-72/6576-92; Fig. 1), prior to
the construction of an industrial zone. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Hevel Modi'in
Economic Development Corporation, Ltd., was carried out by Y. Dagan (field
photography), L. Barda (GPS) and D. Barkan.
Kafr Kama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During March 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Kafr Kama in the
Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-5865; map ref. 24182-6/73619-23), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Kafr Kama Local Council, was directed by
G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan
(administration), Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), E.J. Stern (ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and M. Hartal
(guidance).
Kefar Sirqin (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During November 2009, an excavation was conducted south of Kefar Sirqin
(Permit No. A-5765; map ref. 19373-5/66405-10), after large building stones,
potsherds and tesserae were discovered during plowing. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Qibbuz Nahshonim, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), T. Kornfeld, M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Sulam, Tel Shunem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During December 2009-January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted
in Sulam (Permit No. A-5788; map ref. 23175/72372), in the wake of exposing
ancient remains during the construction of a house. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by K.
Covello-Paran, with the assistance of Y. Laban (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), Y. Alexandre (pottery reading), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass). Many thanks are extended to the family of Abed Abu Siam
for their generous hospitality during the excavation.
Be’er Shema‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the site of
Horbat Be'er Shema' (Permit No. A-4812; map ref. 1565/5740), in the wake of
damage to the site caused by the plowing of the site's western side. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the agricultural union, Moshvē Ha-Negev, was
directed by T. Erickson-Gini, with the assistance of B.J. Dolinka
(University of Liverpool) and L. Shilov (area supervision), H. Lavi
(administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), C.
Amit (studio photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and workmen from Rahat. Sonia Itkis (Ben-Gurion University,
Be'er Sheva') conducted a magnetic prospecting survey prior to the
excavation and D. Gazit provided helpful insights and information to the
excavation team.
Tel Esur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northeastern fringes of Tel Esur (Tell Asawir; Permit No. A-5545; map ref.
202314-441/709647-867), following the discovery of ancient remains during
the installation of a drainage pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Menashe
Regional Council, was directed by A. a-Salam Sa'id, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Yannai and P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Khirbat Sur, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a survey was conducted at the Vered Ha-Galil
Ranch, within the precincts of Kh. Sur antiquities site (License No.
S-155/2010; map ref. 25160-80/75640-52), in the wake of enlarging the ranch
and building guest houses. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the ranch owners, was directed by
O. Zingboym and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Bet Dagan, Es-Sitt Nafisa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bet Dagan,
within the precincts of the es-Sitt Nafisa antiquities site (Permit No.
A-5644; map ref. 18222-7/65679-86), prior to the installation of a water
line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Company, was directed by J.
Marcus, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and T.
Kornfeld (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), T. Greenwald (probe
trenches) and B. Antin (drafting).
Yiftah’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Ha-Movil
Junction (Permit No. A-5736; map ref. 22194-7/74020-4), in the wake of
discovering a very large row of stones while building an underground passage
for agricultural machinery beneath Highway 77. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Waxman,
Govrin, Stern Company, was directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and
drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), H. Khalaily
(lithics), M. Hartal (guidance) and Z. Horowitz (consultation).
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, a small-scale salvage excavation was conducted in a
building plot at the center of the Kafr Kanna village (Permit No. A-5083;
map ref. 232100/739225), in the wake of exposing ancient remains while probe
trenching the area with a backhoe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the land owner, was
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Laban (administration),
V. Pirsky (surveying), H. Smithline (field photography), Y. Shmidov
(drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metal laboratory), E.J. Stern and S. Gabrieli
(pottery consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and N. Feig (identification of animal
bones).
Naḥal Ẓena‘, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a survey was conducted near a farm in the region of
Nahal Zena' (License No. S-51/2008; map ref. 17658-709/51713-42), following
a request to increase the size of the farm. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. Y. Adler, was
directed by Y. Haimi.
Ḥorbat Ḥermesh (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a trial excavation was conducted west of Horbat
Hermesh, along the western slopes of the antiquities site at Trigonometric
Point N-558 (Permit No. A-5849; map ref. 20474-94/72657-83), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by A.
Masarwa (field photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting),
A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance) and A. Sa'id and K. Sa'id (IAA Haifa
district).
Ḥorbat Bene Beraq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

Trial excavations were carried out in October-November 2001 at Horbat
Bene Beraq, alongside and immediately south of the Lod road, southwest of
the Mesubim interchange, and slightly north of the ancient tell (Permit No.
A-3510; map ref. NIG 183836-994/660578-632; OIG 133836-994/160578-632),
following mechanical probing supervised by A. Glick. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Meqorot Water
Company, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, assisted by D. Golan, V.
Essman and T. Kornfeld (surveying), Y. Rahamim (administration), T. Sagiv
(photography), M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration), M. Rappaport (pottery
drawings), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), L.K. Horwitz (archeozoology) and N.
Liphschitz (wood identification).
Khirbat Bulei‘is
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted close to
Khirbat Bulei'is (Permit No. A-5560; map ref. 18576-89/55163-8), due to
earthmoving and drainage work along Highway 3. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Defense, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of Y. Lender
(administration), V. Essman and M. Kipnis (surveying and drafting) and the
Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Yafo, Yehuda Ha-Yammit Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During March-May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on Yehuda
Ha-Yammit Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5365; map ref. 17655-725/66190-222),
prior to infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Yafo
municipality and the Ahuzot Ha-Hof Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Haddad,
with the assistance of L. Rauchberger (area supervision), L. Talmi and M.
Mulokandov (preliminary inspections), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), B. Ajami (safety), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), O.
Akerman (geomorphology), T. Sagiv (field photography), the Sky View Company
Ltd. (aerial photography), N. Zak (drafting), E.J. Stern (ceramic
consultation) and A.R. Re'an of the Melrag Company (logistical assistance).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2005, a trial excavation was conducted on Ha-Hagana
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-4520; map ref. 18774-91/64878-95), prior to
the construction of a senior citizen's home. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla
municipality, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), L. Belashov (final plans) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).