bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the
old compound of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-5287; map ref. 21942-51/63238-57; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a
residential quarter. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the B. Yair Company, was directed
by D. Levy, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), E. Belashov (drafting), R. Avner and R. Bar-Natan
(pottery reading), C. Hersch (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio
photographs), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Yodefat, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a survey was conducted north of the Yodefat
antiquities site and east of Khirbat Shifat (Khirbat Jifat; License No.
S-134/2009; map ref. 22606-50/74869-948), prior to paving a road. The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by R.
Abu Raya, with the assistance of E. Stern (surveyor) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Ha-Yovel, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a development survey was conducted along the
western slopes of the Qiryat Ha-Yovel neighborhood in Jerusalem (License No.
S-233/2011; map ref. 215900-6230/629703-30360), prior to the construction.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Waxman-Govrin Engineering Company Ltd, was performed by
L. Barda (GPS), assisted by A. Wigman and D. Levy.
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During March 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sulam (Permit
No. A-4117; map ref. 231595-615/723670-5), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Amos (photography and drawing), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), N.
Getzov (guidance) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, the Lower Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2010, an excavation was conducted along a
segment of the Lower Aqueduct to Jerusalem in the Talpiyot-Arnona
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6047; map ref. 221560/628322), prior
to conservation. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Azorim Company, was directed
by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying), B. Antin (drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and
the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Har Gillo, Deir Cremisan Monastery, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During October 2006, a survey preceding development was conducted
southeast of the Deir Cremisan monastery (Permit No. A-4916; map ref.
21680-765/62560-5), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by Y.
Dagan (photography) and L. Barda (GPS).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Ṣëabiḥa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Khirbat Sabiha in the East Talpiyot neighborhood (Permit No. A-6101; map
ref. 221684-710/627957-78), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Bonei Ha-Tikhon Construction Company, was directed by A. Golani (field
photography), with the assistance of R. Abu Salah (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), A. Nagar (regional antiquities inspection) and A.
Eirikh-Rose (IAA Jerusalem district archaeologist).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

Two excavations were previously conducted in the immediate vicinity:
one yielded refuse pits with pottery and glass debris dating to the Abbasid
period (Haddad 2011); the other-architectural remains, floors cisterns and
an installation dating to the Abbasid and Fatimid periods were revealed
(Toueg 2011; see references therein citing additional excavations carried
out in the surrounding area). Three squares (A1-A3; Fig. 1) were excavated,
exposing an early and a late stratum dating to the Early Islamic period. A
water system was unearthed in the early stratum, and the late stratum
yielded pits containing pottery sherds. These layers were overlain with
floors that could not be dated with certainty.
Tiberias, The Berenice Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During September 2008-March 2009, two seasons of a salvage excavation
were conducted in the Berenice Aqueduct (Permit Nos. A-5504, A-5603; map
ref. 251036-337/742561-673), prior to the construction of a sewage pumping
station. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Tiberias Municipality, was directed by A.
Mokary, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian and
M. Kunin (surveying), Y. Arnon (pottery reading and sorting), H. Smithline
(field photography) and M. Hartal (guidance).
Tel Ishqaf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northwestern and southwestern fringes of Tel Ishqaf (Permit No. A-5573; map
ref. 196202/693635), prior to the installation of water pipes. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten
by Meqorot, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), T. Kornfeld (drafting), R. Gat (pottery restoration),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), H. Rosenstein
(metallurgical laboratory) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Nahal Ef‘eh (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, an excavation was conducted at the Nahal Ef'eh
antiquities site (West; Permit No. A-6224; map ref. 206910-45/549940-85),
prior to setting an electric pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric
Company, was directed by O. Shmueli (field photography and drafting), with
the assistance of Y. al-Amor (administration) and S. Gal and M. Kunin
(surveying). Thanks to M. Haiman for his very helpful suggestions.
Tel Ḥaẓor — 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bechar Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, the twenty-second season of excavations was
conducted at Tel Hazor (License No. G-28/2011). The 'Selz Foundation Hazor
Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin' are undertaken and underwritten by
the Philip and Muriel Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and the Israel Exploration Society. The expedition
benefitted from the financial assistance of the Selz Foundation (New York),
the Edith and Reuben Hecht Fund (Israel), and individual donors, as well as
from the full cooperation of the National Parks Authority. The excavation
was directed by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman, with the assistance of S.
Bechar and R. Webb (Area M), A. Madvig-Struer (registration and office
work), D. Porotzki and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), M. Cimadevilla
(field photography), I. Strand (restoration and drawing), and S. Yadid and
I. Strand (administration). Thirty-five volunteers from the U.S., Canada,
Europe and Israel participated in the excavation. The expedition lodged in
Qibbuz Kefar Ha-Nassi.
Ḥorbat Ashun (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

In March 2002, a trial excavation was conducted west of Horbat Ashun,
near Modi'in (Permit No. A-3610*; map ref. NIG 19780-5/64505-9; OIG
14780-5/14505-9), following the discovery of ancient remains during the
course of development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by T. Kanias, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying) and T. Sagiv
(photography).
‘Akko, Ha-Hagana Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During April-June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
western part of 'Akko (Permit No. A-5875; map ref. 206809-53/759089-137;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the A. 'Abada Company, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa Aboud and A. Abu Hamid, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro, A, Zidan and R. Khamisa (area
supervision), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Perez (field
photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography), D. Syon (numismatics),
G. Finkelstein (identification of seal impressions) and M. Hartal
(guidance).
Lod, Freeman Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Freeman Street in Lod (Permit No. A-6143; map ref. 191008-87/651197-453),
prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Netivē Ayyalon
Company, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Elisha
and P. Spivak (area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin and
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and N. Davidov (field
photography), B. Antin (final plans), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), L.
Rauchberger (Turkish pipe), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), T. Winter
(glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Ḥuqoq – 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, new excavations began at Horbat Huqoq (henceforth:
Huqoq) in the Eastern Galilee (License No. G-19/2011; map ref.
245198/754556). The 2011 excavations were sponsored by the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA.), Wofford College (South Carolina,
USA.), and the University of Toronto (Canada), and directed by J. Magness of
UNC-Chapel Hill. Additional funding was provided by the Foundation for
Biblical Archaeology (S. Bishop). Assisting staff members were D. Amit
(co-director; not present in the field in 2011), S. Kisilevitz (assistant
co-director), M. Golan (administration), B. McCane (senior area supervisor),
C. Spigel and M. Grey (area supervisors), T. De`adle (area supervisor and
consultant), M. Robinson-Mohr (registration), J. Bucko (surveying), J.
Haberman (field photography), D. Schindler (ceramics), X.-M. Vo (faunal
remains), D. Porotsky and V. Pirsky (preparation of top plans and section
drawings), and Y. Ben-Yaacov (site conservation). The volunteers consisted
of undergraduate and graduate students from the USA and Canada. This was the
first in a series of six projected seasons of excavations at the site, which
had been surveyed in the past but was never excavated.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-6144; map ref. 198497-514/623476-94), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by D. Storchan, with the assistance of N. Malka (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying), and R. Greenwald (inspection).
Rehovot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 48
Ya'akov Street in Rehovot (Permit No. A-6279; map ref.
182726-93/644848-943), prior to the construction of cultural center. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Rehovot municipality, was directed by A. Bouchenino
(field photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A.
Dagot (GPS), S. Yihielov (preliminary inspections), N. Zak (drafting) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Ramat Sharet (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Freud Liora
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramat Sharet
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6843; map ref.
217493-553/629434-89), after ancient remains were discovered in trial
trenches that were excavated prior to construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
F.E. Development and Building Company in Jerusalem, Ltd., was directed by R.
Be'eri (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), L. Freud (ceramics), A. Fadida (pottery restoration), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography) and Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology). L. Oz oversaw the excavation of the trial trenches.
‘Ibillin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted adjacent and
south of St. George's Church in the heart of the village (Permit No. A-5721;
map ref. 218358-63/747493-98). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of
Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and
drafting) and H. Smithline (field photography).
Jerusalem, near the Third Wall
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in April 2001 at the gas station on
the corner of 'Amr ibn al-'As Street and Nablus Road, c. 15 m south of the
Third Wall line (Permit No. A-3395*; map ref. NIG 22181/63251; OIG
17181/13251), prior to commencing work meant to prevent gasoline from
percolating into ground water. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Dor Energy Company, was directed by Z. Adawi,
with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirski (surveying), T. Kornfeld
(drafting), T. Winter (glass), B. Zissu (scientific advisor), G. Solimany
and H. Abu-Ta'a.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2011, an excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Neighborhood 1C, Lot 604; Permit No. A-6227; map ref. 1988/6235),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), S. al-Amlah (metal detection), N. Zak (plans), I.
Lidski-Resnikov (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio photography), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), and D.T. Ariel and A. Berman
(numismatics).
Hafez Hayyim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, an excavation was conducted near Hafez Hayyim
Junction and west of Qibbuz Hafez Hayyim (Permit No. A-6198; map ref.
178372-685/633578-859), prior to digging a water reservoir. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Mekorot and Agat Engineering Companies, was directed by D. Golan, with
the assistance of Y. Arbel and L. Rauchberger (area supervision), Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), T. Greenwald, H. Ben-Ari and L.
Nadav Ziv (preliminary inspections ), O. Segal and P. Gendelman (pottery
reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Zak (final plans), O. Marder
and P. Spivak (prehistoric finds), and M. Ajami and F. Volynsky.
Revadim, Quarry
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in a quarry c. 1
km north of Qibbuz Revadim (Permit No. A-6256; map ref.
182932-76/632699-740), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Revadim
Park, Agricultural Cooperative Company, Ltd., was directed by S. Talis, with
the assistance of Y. al-Amor (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), N. Zak (plans), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), N.
Katsnelson (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing),
C. Amit (studio photography), O. Marder (flint), M. Smilansky (flint
drawing) and N. Agha (Archaeozoology).
Tel Aviv, esh-Sheikh Munis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a one-day salvage excavation was conducted at
the Sheikh Munis site in Ramat Aviv (Permit No. A-6273; map ref.
181587-667/668248-320; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of student
dormitories. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv University, was directed by M.
Ajami and A. Dayan, with the assistance of M. Shiff, S. Yehielov, A.
Buchennino, T. Greenwald and M. Mulokandov (preliminary inspections), L.
Rauchberger (preliminary inspections and area supervision), O. Segal, M.
Hatar, L.Talmi, D. Kirzner, U. 'Ad and P. Gendelman (area supervision), Y.
Arbel and H. Torge (area supervision and pottery reading), Y. Amrani and E.
Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev, M. Kunin and K. Mendel (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A. Gorzalczany (safety), M.
Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), A. Lester (jewelry), A. Golani (identification
of earring), O. Shamir (textiles), and Y. Levy and D. Barkan.
Ḥorbat Bet She‘arim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Inbar
Published: December 2024

During 2006-2007, a study excavation was conducted at Horbat Bet
She'arim (Permit Nos. A-4762, A-5020; map ref. 21221-3/73409-11; Fig. 1).
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Galilee Archaeological Education
Center of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed Y. Tepper, with the
assistance of I. Ktalav (area supervision), Y. Lavan (administration), A.
Blumenkranz (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), E.J.
Stern (pottery consultation), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), A. Babani-Shenk and
N. Koren-Lawrence (Galilee Educational Center) and R. Weiss (Bet She'arim
National Park). School children from Qiryat Tiv'on and their parents
participated in the excavation.
Aḥihud, Bar Lev Industrial Zone, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a survey was conducted in the Bar Lev industrial zone
(License No. 295/2011; map ref. 2172-94/7560-71), prior to expansion. The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Lerer, with the assistance of E. Stern and R. Abu Raya (surveyors) and H.
Ben-Ari (GPS).
Ha-Sollelim – The Movil Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a trial excavation was conducted north of Qibbuz
Ha-Sollelim and east of the Movil Junction (permit No. A-5945; map ref.
222501-15/740108-60), after a cistern was exposed while widening Highway 79.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by F. Abu Zedan (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Har Rotem and Mishor Rotem, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted at Mishor
Rotem, in an area where a solar farm is slated to be constructed (License
No. S-260/2011, map ref. 20874-955/54824-953). The survey, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by F. Sonntag and Y. Baumgarten,
with the assistance of S. Gal (data processing and computerization) and N.S.
Paran (writing the report).
Gan Yavne, Barqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the southern
industrial region of Gan Yavne (Permit No. A-6300; map ref.
17174-81/63132-9; Fig. 1), in the wake of discovering ancient remains in
preliminary inspections prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Dorav Assets
and Investments Ltd., was directed by C. Ben-Ari, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), M. Mulokandov (preliminary inspections), A. Dagot
(surveying), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and F. Volynsky of the IAA
central district.
Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at the Be'er
Khalaf site in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6398; map ref. 19827/62326).
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by R.
Greenwald, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography) and S. Gendler (preliminary
inspections).
Horbat Mador and Nahal Shoqeda, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a survey was conducted at Horbat Mador and in Nahal
Shoqeda, which flows into Nahal Bohu (License No. S-99/2009; map ref.
14950-90/58960-9100; Fig. 1), prior to the planting. The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by D. Varga (field photography), with the
assistance of V. Carmel (survey and field photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Yehud, Ashkenazi Market
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at the Ashkenazi
marketplace in Yehud (A-6118; map ref. 189782-903/659600-95), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Africa Israel Company, was directed by E.
Jakoel, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and Y. Lavan (administration), R.
Lupu, T. Kanias and Y. Elisha (area supervision and preliminary
inspections), B. Antin, M. Kahan and A. Hajian (surveying), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A. Gorzalczany (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Spivak (flint identification), C. Amit
(studio photography), N. Zak (drafting), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Additional assistance was rendered
by A. Re'em, A. Shadman and officers from the Messubim police station.
Tel Afeq (Northeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010, an excavation was conducted northeast of Tel
Afeq (Permit No. A-5898; map ref. 21111-24/75017-23), prior to the
construction in the 'En Afeq Nature Reserve. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya and L. Porat
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), M.
Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), M. Hartal
(guidance), D. Syon (metal detection and numismatics), E.J. Stern (pottery
reading) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Khirbat Ḥammada (West)/Eshta’ol Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Natan
Published: December 2024

In August 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Khirbat
Hammada near Eshta'ol Junction, in the Erez Ha-Haim cemetery, north of
Moshav Naham (Permit No. A-7194; map ref. 201091-108/631028-45; Fig. 1),
after two caves were damaged when the cemetery was being enlarged. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Erez Ha-Haim Association, was directed by N. Ben-Ari
(photography), with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and N. Nahama
(administration), Y. Shmidov, M. Kahan and E. Marco (surveying and
drafting), T. Gonen (pottery restoration) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing). Additional assistance was rendered by A. Hajian, P. Betzer, I.
Radashkovsky and B. Storchan. Preliminary inspections were conducted at the
site by N. Kahalani and H. Salovitz.
Kefar Shemaryahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in August 2001 on Ha-Zorea‘ Street in
Kefar Shemaryahu (Permit No. A-3474*; map ref. NIG 1833/6774; OIG
1333/1774), prior to the construction of a new building. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by Mrs. R. Froumer, was
directed by A. Dagot, assisted by V. Essman (surveying), D. Syon
(numismatics) and E. Yannai.
Khirbat Keila
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the President's
Forest (Permit No. A-6141; map ref. 199070-82/633000-06), following the
discovery of archaeological remains. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Company,
was directed by R. Be'eri, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), Y. Billig and E. Kogan-Zehavi (preparing the area for
excavation), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Antin
and Y. Shmidov (drafting) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Shoham (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2001 a trial excavation was conducted in Neighborhood
H, in Shoham (Permit No. A-3410*; map ref. NIG 19517/65673; OIG
14517/15673), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Industrial Buildings Ltd., was
directed by H. Torgë and A. Golani, with the assistance of R. Abu-Khalaf
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology),
T. Sagiv (photography) and E. Hadad.
Nahsholim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qibbuz
Nahsholim (Permit No. A-6395; map ref. 192491-556/724144-87), prior to
enlarging the resort village. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Nahsholim, was
directed by K. Sa'id (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev and K. Mendal (surveying and drafting), A.
el-S. Sa'id (antiquities inspection and preparation of area), and N. Zak
(final plans).
‘Afula, Tel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2011, an excavation was conducted at Tel 'Afula
(Permit No. A-6156; map ref. 227399-476/723573-655), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Esh Tordiya Investments Company, Ltd., was directed by
N. Feig (surveying and field photography), with the assistance of A. Hassan
(administration).
Ma‘alot-Tarshiḥa, Survey (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted west
of Ma'alot-Tarshiha (License No. S-241/2011; map ref. 21754-813/76795-817),
prior to construction of a cemetery. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ma'alot-Tarshiha
municipality, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Gur and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Gan Soreq, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

Two sites were discovered in a development survey, conducted by L. Barda
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, in the sand dunes near Gan Soreq
(License No. G-59/01*; map ref. NIG 1770–85/6505–15; OIG 1270–85/1505–15).
One site (map ref. NIG 17810–28/65095–137; OIG 12810–28/15095–137) is
situated on a protruding outcrop of hamra. Kurkar blocks, a fragment of a
basalt bowl and potsherds from the Hellenistic, Early Roman and Mamluk
periods were found. The second site (map ref. NIG 17774–89/65097–110; OIG
12774–89/15097–110) is located on a hamra hill. Kurkar blocks that were
utilized for construction, fragments of pottery vessels from the Persian,
Hellenistic and Roman periods and flint flakes, as well as other implements
of the Paleolithic period, were collected.
Yoshivya, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a survey prior to development was conducted north
of Moshav Yoshivya (License No. S-315/2011; map ref. 1622/5960). The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was performed by G. Seriy, D. Igorov and S. Gal
(GPS).
Amaẓya, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendler Semyon
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a survey was conducted north of Moshav Amazya
(Permit No. A-5019; map ref. 19100-224/60475-550), prior to widening Road
358. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
performed by E. Aladjem and S. Gendler, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Ḥorbat Lasan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ariel Donald T. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katz Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sokolov Helena
Published: December 2024

During October 1993-January 1994, salvage excavations were conducted in
and around Horbat Lasan (Permit No. A-2059; map ref. 160-1/601-2), prior to
widening the Be'er Sheva'-Ashqelon road. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by O. Katz, with the assistance of
R. Deshe,J. Jinjihashvili, O. Za'idi and Z. Wallach (registration and area
supervision), H. Lavi (administration), N. Kolelle, A. Hajian, V. Pirsky, I.
Berin, T. Fabian and Y. Casaby (surveying and drafting), S. Lavi (pottery
restoration), Y. Casaby (drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), I.
Lipman(metallurgical laboratory), H. Sokolov and D.T Ariel (numismatics) and
L. Kolska Horwitz (archaeozoology). Additional assistance was rendered by Y.
Baumgarten, N. Sarig, Y. Lender, G. Tahal, N. Negev, Y. Huster, G.
Lindenfeld, D. Kedar, M. Leiberman, G. Nir and members of Qibbuz Gevim.
Netu‘a, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted east
of Moshav Netu‘a (License S-216/2010; map ref. 231270/774300), prior to the
construction of henhouses. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Agriculture, was
directed by G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Lerer (survey) and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Ẓefat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Damati Emanuel
Published: December 2024

Archaeological excavations, restoration and preservation of the
architectural remains in the southern area of the Medieval and Ottoman
fortress of Zefat were conducted from the fall of 2001 until the winter of
2003 (Permit Nos. A-3504, A-3611; map ref . NIG 24650-60/76362-95; OIG
19650-60/26362-95). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Israel Tourist Cooperation, was directed by H.
Barbé and E. Damati, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky, T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.J. Stern (pottery reading), R.
Kool (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass studies), N. Zak
(drafting), and C. Amit (studio photography). Y. Broide and V. Tzeitlin of
the IAA Preservation Department were in charge of the conservation and
stabilization of the architectural remains.
Benē Beraq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 9 Masada
Street in Benē Beraq (Permit No. A-6368; map ref.
18354-63/66673-81), following the discovery of ancient remains. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the B.S.R. Company, was directed by A. Glick, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), S. Yihielov and A. Buchennino (preliminary inspections)
and Y. Levy, A. Gorzalczany, F. Volynsky and D. Barkan (IAA Central Region).
Thanks to L. Rauchberger for his help in perusing the Mandatory maps.
Regevim (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

During February-July 2005, exposure work and a salvage excavation were
conducted on a hill west of Qibbuz Regevim (Permit No. A-4394; map ref.
20270-82/71432-45), prior to paving Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Cross-Israel Highway Company Ltd., was directed by A.S. Sa'id, with the
assistance of K. Sa'id (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration),
V. Essman (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Tabar,
S. Mahajna and Y. Zelinger (preliminary antiquities inspections), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), T. Winter (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration) and C. Hersch
(glass drawing).
Metar Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During August 2007 an archaeological survey was conducted in the Metar
Forest (Permit No. A-5236; map ref. 1934-56/5828-41), prior to preparing the
ground for forestation. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
performed by E. Aladjem and A. Freiberg, with the assistance of S. Gal
(GPS).
Ashdod, the Harbor Periphery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted at the eastern
end of Holot Yavne, south of Ashdod harbor and north of the Ashdod northern
industrial zone (License No. S-135/2009; map ref. 16860-990/63790-870). The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Ports Authority, was directed by E. Aladjem, P.
Nahshoni and A. Pilin.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south
of Ramla, north of Moshav Mazliah, north of Highway 431 and east of Highway
4304 (Permit No. A-6296; map ref. 18751-9/64699-720; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Prashkovsky Investments and Construction
Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of U. 'Ad and A.
Gorzalczany (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian, V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography),
D. Masarwa (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman (pottery), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), and also A. Re'em and R. Lupu.
Gevat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sari Kamil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

During November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the eastern
part of kibbutz Gevat (Fig. 1) in the close proximity of Khirbat Jabata
(Permit No. A-6951; map ref. 22053-6/73122-6), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
J. Gosker (field photography), with the assistance of M. Peleg, T. Horowitz
and W. Atrash (guidance), Y. Yacobi (administration), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (metal
photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), N. Getzov (pottery
consultation), Y. Tepper (consultation), K. Sari (metal finds consulation)
and laborers from Natsrat Ilit and Yafi`a.
Tell Musa Shahin, Kefar Gevirol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kefar
Gevirol (Permit No. A-6191; map ref. 17859-76/64467-77), prior to the
construction of an open public area. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Avisrur Company,
was directed by E. Jakoel, with the assistance of L. Nadav-Ziv (area
supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov, M. Kunin
and A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Golan, A.
Dagot, J. Marcus and H. Ben-Ari (preliminary inspections), N. Zak
(drafting), L. Rauchberger (clay pipes), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), A. Gorzalczany, Y. Arbel, E. Yannai
and P. Gendelman (consultation) and Y. Agmon, P and D. Amir (volunteers).
Additional assistance was rendered by M. Ajami and F. Volynsky of the IAA
Central Region.
Bet Shemesh, Wadi ‘Illin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Wadi 'Illin
(Permit No. A-6340; map ref. 199549/627869; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Bet Shemesh municipality, was directed by S. Mizrahi,
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), N. German (preliminary
inspections), M. Kunin (surveying), D. Storchan and D. Levy (GPS), E.
Belashov (drafting) and C. Hersch (artifact drawings).
Giv‘at Avni (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, a prehistoric survey was conducted in the region
of Giv'at Avni (Permit No. A-4730; map ref. 2408-13/7412-6; Fig. 1), prior
to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Kidan Engineering Planning Ltd., was performed
by B. Hanna, O. Marder, F. Abu Zidan, A. Shapiro and L. Barda (GPS).
Megiddo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted just north of
Qibbuz Megiddo (Permit No. A-5680; map ref. 216999-7504/720801-1043), prior
to construction. The excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa (field photography) and Y. Gur (area
supervision), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev
and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), Sky View
Company (aerial photography), M. Hartal (guidance), N. Getzov (ceramics), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing) and Y. Tepper and A. Mokary.
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During December 2011 an archaeological survey was conducted in the
Shu‛fat quarter in Jerusalem, east of Ramat Shelomo (License No.
S-316/2011; map ref. 2209-21/6355-74; Figs. 1-3), prior to paving a road.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Moriah - the Jerusalem Development Company, Ltd., was
performed by L. Barda (GPS) and Z. ‛Adawi, with assistance from Y.
Rapuano and Y. Dagan (pottery reading).
Khirbat eṭ-Ṭira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Romano Amit
Published: December 2024

During March-May 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
et-Tira in Moshav Bareqet (B-203/00*; map ref. NIG 19463-89/65823-45; OIG
14463-89/15823-45), after antiquities were destroyed while laying a water
pipeline. The excavation, on behalf of the Recanati Institute for Maritime
Studies of the University of Haifa and funded by the Meqorot Water Company,
was directed by A. Romano.
Ḥorbat Biz‘a (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northern fringes of Horbat Biz'a (Permit No. A-6334; map ref.
202016-108/705457-87), after ancient remains were damaged while widening
Highway 581 and Kalaniyot Junction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shikun
Ve'Binui-Solel Bone Infrastructures Company, Ltd.,was directed by A.
Massarwa (field photography), with the assistance of L. Perry Gal (area
supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
A. Gorzalczany (guidance), P. Gendelman and R. Toueg (ceramics), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), and D. Kirzner and K. Sa'id.
Ramla (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During June 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in an area slated for
the railroad terminal construction, northeast of Ramla (Permit No. A-3663*;
map ref. NIG 18840–57/64840–65; OIG 13840–57/14840–65). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torgë, assisted by
R. Abu Khalaf and Y. Dangor (administration).
Newe Shalom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During November 2011-January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted
in Newe Shalom (Permit No. A-6323; map ref.19810/63630), prior to the
expansion of the communal village. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authorityand underwritten bythe Newe Shalom Local
Council,was directed by D. Storchan, with the assistance of N. Nechama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), and
A. Nagorsky and P. Betzer (IAA Judean district).
Qazir, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a survey preceding development was carried out in
Qazir (License No. S-196/2010; map ref. 20912–23/71020–47), prior to
construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Qazir-Harish Local Council, was conducted
by E. Oren (field photography), with the assistance of A. Dagot (GPS).
Nahal Guvrin, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted in Nahal
Guvrin (License No. S-205/2010; map ref. 1873-93/6130-55), prior to planting
trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem.
Jerusalem, El-Zuhur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

A few nondiagnostic potsherds were discovered in soil fills. However,
the plan of the winepresses and the composition of the plaster in Winepress
A imply that these installations should be dated to the Hellenistic–Early
Roman period.
Migdal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2002 an excavation was conducted at Migdal
(Recital Beach; Permit No. A-3582*; map ref. NIG 2486-8/7477-9; OIG
1986-8/2477-9). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by Mr. M. Tal, was directed by M. Aviam and H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the
assistance of Y. Dangor and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and A.
Hajian (surveying), N. Getzov (section drawings), H. Tahan (pottery
drawing), H. Smithline (photography), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory),
D. Syon (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D. Avshalom-Gorni and E.J.
Stern (pottery reading).
Yavne-Yam and Ashqelon: Miniature Votive Anchors (Hebrew; English
summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

Marine surveys conducted in 1994 and 2004 at the Yavne-Yam Anchorage
(map ref. 1711-2/6480-4) and along the Ashqelon Coast (map ref.
1565-88/6188-244) by E. Galili on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authotiry
(License No. S-21/1994; Permit No. A-4076) and by the diver Y. Ayalon,
yielded eight miniature lead anchors and a miniature anchor stock, also made
of lead.
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weinberger Daniel
Published: December 2024

During July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in the northern
industrial zone of Lod (Permit No. A-3467*; map ref. NIG 19062/65233; OIG
14062/15233), in the wake of earthmoving works carried out prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by D. Wineberger, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
T. Sagiv (photography) and O. Shmueli.