bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kinneret, the Saltwater Carrier
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In December 2013-January 2014, an archaeological excavation was
conducted on the grounds of the Ohalo 1, Ohalo 2 and Hof Sinnabra (South)
antiquities sites (Permit No. A-6976; map ref. 253523-630/736800-986),
following the discovery of ancient remains during the installation of a pipe
for the Saltwater Carrier. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mekorot Company, was directed
by A. Mokary, with the assistance of R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying),
Y. Lavan (administration) and laborers from Tiberias.
Bet Nehemya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Yishai Yossef
Published: December 2024

In August-September 1996, a salvage excavation was conducted east of
Moshav Bet Nehemya (License Nos. G-139/1995, G-7/1997; map ref.
196465/653800; Fig. 1), prior to paving Highway 6. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Department of Archaeology of the Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
Ltd., was directed by Y. Yekutieli, with the assistance of N.S. Paran
(photography; excavation supervisor), Y. Ben Yishai (excavation supervisor),
D. Bachar (surveying), A. Fogel (photography), S. Rosen (flint assemblage),
I. Guttman (pottery restoration), P. Kaminski (drawing) and O. Shalev
(assistance in preparing the article).
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat
Bet Shemesh C2 (Permit No. A-6910; map ref. 199333-559/623729-822). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Z.
'Adawi, with the assistance of D. Ein Mor and A. Nagar (area supervision),
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), A. Peretz
(field photography), Y. Farhi (metal detection), D. Sandhaus and B. Dolinka
(ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and S. Gendler and Y. Paz.
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in Beit Safafa,
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6413; map ref. 218454-822/627936-8254; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of Highway 4. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Moriah Jerusalem
Development Company Ltd., was directed by A. Nagar (photography), with the
assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov
(plans) and Y. Barshak (archive photographs).
Ashqelon, Khirbat Khiṣaṣ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Khirbat Khisas in the Agammim neighbourhood of Ashqelon (Permit No. A-6958;
map ref. 158385-678/617451-691), prior to construction of residential
buildings. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by I. Peretz (photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), S. Itkis
(plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), A. Peretz
(bullet casings) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private lot in
the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7150; map ref.
220903-28/637656-82), prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr. Na'im
'Iit, was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), S. Leshem and B. Dwyat
(archaeological inspection), D. Tanami (metal detection) and B. Touri.
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In the summer of 2009 and in December 2009-January 2010, a trial
excavation and a salvage excavation were conducted at 38 Independence
Street, Qiryat Ata (Permit Nos. A-5720, A-5778; map ref.
210067-130/745409-42), prior to construction of a mall. The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Azrieli Group Ltd., were directed by H. Torgë (salvage excavation) and A.S.
Sa'id (trial excavation), with the assistance of R. Toueg, D. Kirzner, M.
Hater and E. Jakoel (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Peretz (field photography), Skyview Company (aerial photography), R.
Mishayev, Y. Nemichnitzer, A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting),
A. Sa'id (antiquities inspection), D. Syon (metal detection), A. Dagot (GPS)
and E. Stern and P. Gendelman (ceramics).
Lod, Beitar Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Beitar Street in
Lod (Permit No. A-7165; map ref. 190774-92/651811-30; Fig. 1), prior to
digging a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Y.C. Yahad Infrastructure Company,
Ltd., was directed by D. Masarwa (photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), A. 'Azab and A. Shadman (scientific consultation),
C. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), U. 'Ad (ceramics) and
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
‘Akko, the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in a private
residence in Building 182, District 11 in Old 'Akko (Permit No. A-7023; map
ref. 206637-50/758399-416; Fig. 1), prior to renovating the structure. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Orbis Mediterraneus Company, Ltd., was directed by E.
Stern, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), Y. Bibas (field photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), E.J. Stern (ceramics), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and A. Shapiro (GPS and consultation on
tobacco pipes).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh Neighborhood C2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2014 a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh C2 (Permit No. A-7115; map ref 199366-76/623652-60, Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by A.
Eirikh-Rose (photography) and A. Paz, with the assistance of A. Hajian and
M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and
S. Gendler.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6813; map ref.
221155-502/637614-94), prior to paving Highway 301. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Moriah Jerusalem Development Corporation, Ltd., was directed by D. Yeger,
with the assistance of N. Nehama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. al-'Amlah (metal
detection), D. Sandhouse-Re'em (ceramics), N. Katsnelson (glass), C. Amit
(studio photography) and B. Touri.
Ḥarish(Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

Between December 2010 and March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted
in Harish (Permit No. A-6064; map ref. 203082-5097/706473-8955), prior to
the expansion of the town and following a preliminary survey (Oren and
Yaroshevich 2011). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing, was directed
by Eli Haddad. Alla Yaroshevich conducted the prehistoric survey in Area 4c
and studied the flint finds, Yossi Nagar examined the human bones, Yael
Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds and Lior Rauchberger identified the clay
pipes. The site yielded a knapping site from the Epipalaeolithic period
alongside installations, terrace walls and a meager building remains
indicating agricultural activity during the Late Roman and Byzantine
periods.
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at a private lot in
an area slated for construction in the center of Kafr Kanna (Permit No.
A-7155; map ref. 232134-176/738539-576), following the discovery of
archaeological remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Be'eri, with the assistance of Y. Har'el
(identification of the remains in the trial trenches), M. Peleg (preparation
of the excavation area), W. Atrash (scientific guidance), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), M Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing) and A. Shapiro (GPS). Additional assistance was rendered by D.
Avshalom-Gorni.
Ḥorbat Ẓefat ‘Adi (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

In June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Zefat 'Adi
(East) (Permit No. A-4822; map ref. 215854/747833), after an unauthorized
earthmoving operation destroyed much of the site. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Smithline. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds, and O. Marder studied the
flint items. The finds date from the Early Chalcolithic, the Roman and the
Late Byzantine periods.
Tel Rekhesh – 2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hasegawa Shuichi
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, the seventh season of excavations was conducted at Tel
Rekhesh (License No. G-63/2013; map ref. 243776/728600). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Tenri and Rikkyo (Tokyo) Universities in Japan
and underwritten by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research and Grant-in-Aid
for Scientific Research for New Research of the Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science, was directed by H. Kuwabara (Tenri University), S.
Hasegawa (Morioka University) and Y. Paz (IAA and Ben-Gurion University).
The expedition included T. Onozuka, P. Blaj Hribar and M. Aviam (area
supervision), H. Hino, N. Yamauchi, H. Tsumoto, C. Yasui (surveying and
photography), T. Yamayoshi (pottery restoration) and Z. Gal
(administration).
Ramla, Railroad Track
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

In September 2005 - February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted
in Ramla (Permit No. A-4594; map ref. 18830-40/64820-900), where a railroad
platform is slated to be built north of and parallel to the train station.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Railways, was directed by E. Haddad, with the
assistance of F. Vito (Areas A and B supervisor), K. Ben Or-Ashi (Areas D1
and D2 supervisor) and T. Lakichevitz (Area E supervisor). Additional
assistance was provided by H. Torgë and K. Sa'id, E. Bachar and S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(drawing of finds), A. Karasik (digital photography), E. Boaretto (14C
analysis at the Weizmann Institute), P. Reuven (ceramics), L. Rauchberger
(clay tobacco pipes), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), B. Ouahnouna (glass), N. Zak
(plans) and laborers.
Jerusalem, the Old City, Church of the Redeemer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vieweger Dieter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Serr Marcel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Soennecken Katja
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Archaeological
Park Museum beneath the Church of the Redeemer in the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. B-418/2014; map ref. 22191-3/63167-8; Figs. 1, 2), prior to
renovations. The excavation, on behalf of the German Protestant Institute of
Archaeology (GPIA) and financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
and the Support Association of the GPIA, was directed by Dieter Vieweger,
the GPIA Director, with the assistance of K. Soennecken and M. Serr.
Additional assistance was provided by J. Stracke, B. Kribus (ceramics), D.
Schwengler (structural engineer) and T. Mushasha, G. Bongartz and A.
Weichbrodt (mosaic conservation).
Ramla, Hez Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen-Weinberger Anat
Published: December 2024

In May 2012, an excavation was conducted on Hez Street in Ramla (Permit
No. A-6490; map ref. 188260-317/649126-211; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ramla Municipality, was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of Z. Rosenbleit, Y. Elisha and I. Kornfeld (area supervision),
Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), S.
Itkis (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Fadida (pottery
restoration, crucible restoration under the supervision of E. Kamaisky), A.
Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), H. Torgë
(ceramics), T. Winter (glass; see appendix), N. Amitai-Preiss (Arabic
inscriptions and stamped impressions), M. Sharon (assistance in reading an
Arabic inscription), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), I. Segal (analysis of the
metal in the crucible, Geological Survey of Israel) and A. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography).
Yafo, Rabbi Yehuda Me-Raguza Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2011, May-August 2012, November-December 2012 and
March-April 2013, salvage excavations were conducted on Rabbi Yehuda
Me-Raguza Street in Yafo, along the eastern edge of the Flea Market compound
(Permit Nos. A-6233, A-6482; map ref. 176655-7191/661990-2267; Fig. 1),
prior to the renewal of the infrastructure. The excavations, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by Y. Arbel and L.
Rauchberger, with the assistance of V. Shustin, Y. Marmelstein, H. Vanda and
T. Greenwald (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration),
R. Mishayev, M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), C. Ben-Ari and A.
Dagot (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), J. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. de Vincenz, P.
Gendelman, E.J. Stern, K. Burke and G. Finkielsztejn (ceramics), R. Kool
(numismatics), K. Raphael (metal artifacts), M. Sadeh and I. Ktalav
(archaeozoology), O. Ackerman (geological consultation), M. Ajami, D. Barkan
and students from Tel Aviv University. We are in debt to Y. Misch for
bringing to our attention the inscribed rails near Area D.
Horbat Kur, Kinneret Regional Project — 2012, 2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Münger Stefan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zangenberg Jürgen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hakola Raimo ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, McCane Byron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rassalle Tine ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kessi Damian
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2012 and 2013, the Kinneret Regional Project (KRP)
continued the excavations of the synagogue in Area A of the rural
Roman-Byzantine site of Horbat Kur (Licence Nos. G-35/2012, G-58/2013; map
ref. 25050-60/75450-60; Münger, Pakkala and Zangenberg 2009;
Zangenberg and Münger 2011; Zangenberg et al. 2013). The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of Bern, Helsinki and Leiden universities
and Wofford College, were financed by the Universities of Bern, Helsinki and
Leiden and by Wofford College, as well as the Schröter Foundation
(Neustadt, Germany) and the Finnish Institute of the Middle East (FIME), and
directed by J. Zangenberg, R. Hakola, B. McCane and S. Münger, with
the assistance of Y. Shivti'el (cave exploration), F. Neumann (palynology,
2012), P. Bess (ceramics). P. Wyssmann (numismatics), T. Rassalle
(area-supervision), A. Berkheij-Dol (registration, area supervision), L. den
Hertog (area supervision), D. Kessi (surveying and database management), M.
Aegerter and B. De Groot (photography), A. Rheeder (architecture), C.
Lennert (graphic illustration), N. Grütter and M.
Röthlisberger (small finds registration), I. Gutman (pottery
restoration), E. Maman (Arco Ltd.; conservation) and SkyviewPhotography Ltd.
(aerial photography). Volunteers came from Finland, the Netherlands,
Switzerland, the United States, Romania (supported by a grant from the
Romanian Cultural Institute, Tel Aviv), Belgium, The United Kingdom,
Germany, Israel and Russia. The Kinneret Regional Project would like to
thank S. DeLuca, M. Aviam, G. Avni, B. Arubas, D. Avshalom-Gorni, H.
Ben-David, Y. Dray, D. Mevorakh, Z. Weiss, Y. Patrich and E.M. Meyers for
their support, as well as to the friendly staff of Kare Deshe Guest House. A
grant from the Deutsche Palästinaverein enabled us to invite F.
Neumann in 2012 to continue palynological research. A grant from the Shelby
White-Leon Levy Program for Archaeological Publications made it possible to
analyze the finds and findings from Tel Kinrot under the direction of S.
Münger.
Kefar ‘Otnay and Legio
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

In April and May 2001, three salvage excavations were carried out at the
sites of Kefar 'Otnay and Legio west of Megiddo Junction: at Kefar 'Otnay,
southwest of the junction (Area A; Permit No. A-3401; map ref.
21810-1/71980-1), prior to building a visitor center at Megiddo Prison; and
at Legio, northwest side of the junction (Areas B, C; Permit Nos. A-3417,
A-3548; map ref. 21790-810/71990-2000). The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa. D. Syon studied the coins, and I. Ktalav studied
the mollusks. The remains are dated to the Roman and early Byzantine
periods.
Kefar ‘Otnay and Legio: Remains from the Roman and early Byzantine
Periods (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

In April and May 2001, three salvage excavations were carried out at the
sites of Kefar 'Otnay and Legio west of Megiddo Junction: at Kefar 'Otnay,
southwest of the junction (Area A; Permit No. A-3401; map ref.
21810-1/71980-1), prior to building a visitor center at Megiddo Prison; and
at Legio, northwest side of the junction (Areas B, C; Permit Nos. A-3417,
A-3548; map ref. 21790-810/71990-2000). The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa. D. Syon studied the coins, and I. Ktalav studied
the mollusks. The remains are dated to the Roman and early Byzantine
periods.
‘Illuṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Yiftah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
'Illuṭ in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-7278; map ref.
224693/735943), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by S. Odetallah, was
directed by Y. Shalev (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liran (surveying and drafting), W. Atrash and
K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), E. Stern (pottery reading), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery and glass drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Abu Ghosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
Abu Ghosh (Permit No. A-7180; map ref. 210420/635200; Fig. 1), prior to
private construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Ibrahim 'Alyan, was directed by Z.
'Adawi, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), S. Gendler (metal detection), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical
laboratory), A. Marco (assistant supervisor), Y. Rapuano and B. Dolinka
(pottery reading), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics) .
Tell Musa Shahin, Kefar Gevirol (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de Vincenz Anna
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kefar Gevirol
(Permit No. A-6727; map ref. 178670-706/644638-73), prior to construction of
residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Avisror Company, was directed by
E. Jakoel, with the assistance of L. Nadav-Ziv and V. Shustin(area
supervision), N. Bashukevich (registration), M. Molokandov (preliminary
inspections), Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A.
Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Yolowitz (studio photography),
B. Ouahnouna (glass), A. de Vincenz (pottery and metal artifacts), R. Kool
(numismatics), N. Marom (archaeozoology), A. Glick and A. Peretz (rifle
cartridges), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing). Additional help was rendered by M. Ajami and F. Volynsky
of the IAA Central Region.
Tell Musa Shahin (Kefar Gevirol), Appendix II: The Glass Vessels
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kefar Gevirol
(Permit No. A-6727; map ref. 178670-706/644638-73), prior to construction of
residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Avisror Company, was directed by
E. Jakoel, with the assistance of L. Nadav-Ziv and V. Shustin(area
supervision), N. Bashukevich (registration), M. Molokandov (preliminary
inspections), Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A.
Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Yolowitz (studio photography),
B. Ouahnouna (glass), A. de Vincenz (pottery and metal artifacts), R. Kool
(numismatics), N. Marom (archaeozoology), A. Glick and A. Peretz (rifle
cartridges), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing). Additional help was rendered by M. Ajami and F. Volynsky
of the IAA Central Region.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In 2012-2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet Shemesh
(Permit Nos. A-6565, A-6897, A-6953, A-7001; map ref. 198224-58/625342-58;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Zur Foundations Company,
Ltd., was directed by Y. Paz (ceramics) and I. Radashkovsky (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography), Y. Zur, N. Kahalani, N. Ben Ari and N. German (area
supervision), M. Pasternak and N. Nickelsberg (assistance in area
supervision and computerization), A. Hajian, M. Kunin, R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology) and Y. Vardi (flint artifacts). Additional
assistance was rendered by D. Ben-Ami, P. Betzer, A. Eirikh, S. Gendler and
G. Shlimovich.
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bisharat Eyad
Published: December 2024

In November 2014 a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Yishay
(Permit No. A-7260; map ref. 215911-56/734351-95), prior to the construction
of a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Bisharat (photography), with the
assistance of R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and laborers from Kafr
Manda.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nein (Permit No.
A-7438; map ref. 233092-135/725939-80), following the submission of building
plans and the discovery of antiquities in trial trenches. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Zidan
(photography), with the assistance of R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying),
H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and laborers
from Kafr Manda.
Shoqeda Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a saqiye (waterwheel) well in Shoqeda forest in the
northwestern Negev was documented and conserved (map ref. 152822/591195;
Fig. 1). The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Jewish National Fund (South), was undertaken by M. Oron
(field photography and plan). The conservation work was implemented by A.
Inbar, M. Avrahami, O. Finkelstein, A. Ronkin and Y. Serbia.
Tel Ḥevron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg Emanuel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Shlomo David
Published: December 2024

In January-July and September-October 2014, two excavation seasons were
conducted at Tel Hevron (Judea and Samaria License No. L-1-01-2014; map ref.
209725/603671), prior to the establishment of an archaeological park. The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of
Judea and Samaria and Ariel University, and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, were directed by E. Eisenberg and D. Ben-Shlomo,
with the assistance of P. Eyal and A. Nagar (area supervision), R. Abu Halaf
and Y. Al-'Amor (administration), B. Al-Amin Amra (mechanical equipment), A.
Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography),
Sky View Company (aerial photography), R. Bar-Nathan (late-periods pottery),
A. Ackerman (geomorphology), M. Haiman (GPS; documentation of ancient
agricultural terraces), E. Eliyahu and N. Yahalom-Mack (excavation; lime
kiln), and laborers from the Negev and from Qiryat Arba'.
Yiftah’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2009, a small excavation was conducted at the site
of Yiftah'el (Area J; Permit No. A-5780; map ref. 22186/74011), prior to the
installation of an electric pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel National Roads
Company, was directed by N. Getzov, with the assistance of Y. Lavan and Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting) and S. 'Atal (registration). Z. Horowitz followed the excavation
and rendered additional assistance.
Netanya, Ben-Ami Neighborhood (Umm Khalid)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In February 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Umm Khalid
site on Zvi Alon Street in the Ben-Ami neighborhood of Netanya (Permit No.
A-7328; map ref. 187036-115/692453-513; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Yitzhak Tshuva Group, was directed by R. Toueg (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), L. Golan (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Berin (plans), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and T. Winter (glass).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh D
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In April 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet Shemesh
D (Permit No. A-7384; map ref. 196254-378/623878-971; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by I. Radashkovsky (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
S. Gendler (metal detection), N. Zak and Y. Shmidov (plans), D. Ben-Ami
(consultation and scientific guidance) and P. Betzer.
Jerusalem, Ramot Allon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Forestani Renee
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2014, an excavation was conducted in the Ramot
Allon neighborhood of Jerusalem, and a supplementary excavation was carried
out at the site in July 2015 (Permit Nos. A-7004, A-7437; map ref.
220008/635699), prior to construction of a new residential quarter. The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, were directed by S.
Mizrahi and R. Forestani, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration),
V. Essman, Y. Shmidov, M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz and Y. Yolowitz (photography), Z. Matskevich and D. Tanami
(antiquities inspection), D. Ben-Ami (scientific guidance) and I. Brin
(plans).
Jerusalem, Mandelbaum Gate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kohn-Tavor Achia
Published: December 2024

In April 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Mandelbaum
Gate in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5418; map ref. 2216/6326), prior to the
construction of the light rapid transit system. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashtrom
Company, was directed by A. Kohn-Tavor (photography), with the assistance of
Y. Ohayon (administration) and D. Levi (GPS).
Hosha‘ya (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In February 2015, a trial excavation was conducted north of Moshav
Hosha'ya, along the northern side of Highway 77 (Permit No. A-7330; map ref.
741701-804/227478-736), after ancient remains were discovered in trial
trenches prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Netivei Israel Company, was
directed by Y. Tepper (photography), with the assistance of M. Shemer (area
supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liran, R. Mishayev, D.
Porotsky and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Keinan (safety), A.
Shapiro (GPS), M. Peleg (metal detection), Y. Bibas (computing), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery illustration), R. Liran (stone illustration) and
laborers from Nazareth, 'Illut and Reina.
Jerusalem, Khirbat Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shor Meidad
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Umm Tuba in southeast Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7349; map ref.
221942-79/626073-104), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the contractor,
Mr. Mohammed 'Abd 'Ali'an, was directed by M. Shor, with the assistance of
N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Tanami
(metal detection), A. Padida (field photography), D. Sandhouse (ceramics),
I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), N. Zak and D. Porotsky (plans), B.
Dwyat (archaeological inspection), and B. Touri, D. Ben-Ami and N. Sapir.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nein (Permit No.
A-7479; map ref. 232972-3022/726479-504), after antiquities were discovered
during an inspection prior to the construction of a residential building.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by O. Zidan (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Liran (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Yafo, Olei Zion Streets
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

In February 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 18 Olei Zion
Street, Yafo (Permit No. A-7336; map ref. 177176-208/662220-50), prior to
renovation work beneath and alongside the building. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Me-Raguza 7 Company, was directed by Y. Arbel (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), L. Rauchberger
(preliminary investigation) Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), R. Mishayev
(drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Gendelman (ceramics
consultation) and C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS).
Bet Neḥemya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben Yishai Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Harpak Tamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gat Ofer
Published: December 2024

In 1996, a salvage excavation was conducted northeast of Moshav Bet
Nehemya (Site 77 North; License No. B-104/1996; map ref.
196448-579/653837-4344), prior to the construction of Highway 6. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Archaeology at Ben
Gurion University of the Negev, and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, Ltd., was directed by Y. Yekutieli and Y. Ben-Yishai, with the
assistance of T. Harpak and O. Gat (area supervision), D. Bachar and P.
Kaminski (surveying), S. Talis (ceramics), I. Gutman (pottery restoration),
P. Kaminski and H. Sokolovsky (drawing of finds) and A. Fogel (studio
photography).
Jerusalem, Khirbat ‘Adassa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Adassa
in the Bet Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5321; map
222166/637202), prior to construction of Highway 20. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Moriah Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y.
Ohayon (administration), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Kunin (surveying)
and T. Kornfeld (drafting).
Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In September 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in the courtyard of
the Monastery of St. Anne at Zippori (Permit No. A-5527; map ref.
226326-42/739963-71; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Monastery, was directed by W. Atrash (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS),
R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline and C.
Amit (studio photography), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), D.T.
Ariel (numismatics), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing).
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Ramat
Yishay (Permit No. A-7491; map ref. 215451-505/734062-81). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr.
D. Ivri, was directed by Y. Tepper (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi and B. Zidan (administration), M. Kunin and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), M. Peleg (metal detection), E. Stern and K.
Covello-Paran (pottery consultation), G. Arbel, W. Atrash, B. Hanna, Y.
Alexandre and Z. Horowitz (consultation) and A. Rochman (Rockefeller Museum
archive).
Meron, Rabbi Shim‘on Bar Yoḥai Compound
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In October 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Rabbi
Shim'on Bar Yohai compound, adjacent to the Bnei 'Akiva Yeshiva in Meron
(Permit No. A-7236; map ref. 241473-529/765219-305), prior to construction
of a police station. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Police, was directed by Y.
Tepper (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D. Syon
(metal detection and numismatics), A. Weiss (botany), E. Stern, D.
Avshalom-Gorni and Y. Alexandre (pottery consultation), P. Spivak (flint
artifacts), D. Rosenberg (stone tools), Y. Gur (metal detection and
computing), Y. Bibas (computing) and A. Berger and Y. Stepansky
(consultation). Laborers from Kafr Manda and members of the Bnei 'Akiva
youth movement in Meron participated in the excavation.
Nazareth, Har Avihu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In August 2010, an excavation was carried out on a spur in the Nazareth
hills, west of Har Avihu, 2 km northwest of Nazareth and 2 km east of the
village of 'Illut (Permit No. A-5985; map ref. 225933-7422/735867-6651),
prior to the construction of the new Galil Neighborhood of Nazareth. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (area supervision, geology
and maps), R. Lavi (area supervision, prehistory and preliminary examination
of the flint), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Peretz (photography), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), I. Brin (final drafting) and
P. Spibak (flint report; see Appendix). Special thanks are due to A. Sasson
of the Ashkelon Academic College for advice on limekilns.
Gedera
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadav-Ziv Liat
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Gedera (Permit
No. A-7200; map ref. 178398-436/636130-60), after ancient remains were
discovered during preliminary inspections. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Azrieli
Group, was directed by L. Nadav-Ziv, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Peretz (photography), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Molokondov and V. Schuster (preliminary
inspections), as well as Y. Arbel, M. Ajami, I. Marmelstein, A. Gorzalczany
and D. Abu Salah.
Ramla, Ha-Shomer Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at 26 Ha-Shomer
Street, Ramla (Permit No. A-6472; map ref 188057-78/648753-80), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Gazit Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed
by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Toueg
(archaeological inspection), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), R. Abu-Diab (mosaic conservation), T. Winter (glass )
I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), H. Torgë
(ceramics) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Usha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Horvat Usha, along
the western shoulder of Highway 70, c. 0.5 km south of Somekh Interchange
(Permit No. A-6880; map ref. 213489-569/744327-497), prior to paving Highway
6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway, was directed by A. Nagorsky (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Masarwa (preliminary inspections), M. Kahan and R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and E. Belashov (plans).
Jerusalem, Holy Land Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

In March 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Holy Land Park
in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4421, map ref. 2180-5/6295-7; Fig. 1), after
caves were damaged during construction work. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Holy Land
Park Company, was directed by A. Eirikh-Rose (photography), with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in a house at 18 Hush
Shawish Alley in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-7419; map ref. 222017/631751), after antiquities were damaged when
unauthorized infrastructure work was carried out. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan with the assistance
of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting) and E.I. Delerzon
(plans).
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a trial excavation was conducted on Ha-Barkan Street
in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-7304; map ref. 208878-9899/766766-85; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Harel Israel Kikar Ha-Mizraka
Company, Ltd., was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Liron and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D.
Porotsky (plans), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), A. Shapiro (map) and
laborers from Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, City of David, the Giv‘ati Car Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shukron Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Reich Ronny
Published: December 2024

From May to December 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at the
Giv‘ati car park, located outside the Dung Gate of the Old City, along the
western fringes of the City of David (Permit No. A-3834), prior to the
construction of an underground parking lot. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Shukron and R. Reich, assisted by
the El‘ad Association, the Company for the Development of East Jerusalem,
the Nature and National Parks Authority, Elena Tchernov (archaeological
assistance), V. Essman, T. Kornfeld and V. Pirsky (surveying) and T. Sagiv
and C. Amit (field photography).
‘En Ḥaggit and NaḤal Ḥaggit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

In February 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of 'En
Haggit and Nahal Haggit (Permit No. A-7343; map ref. 203617-54/724514-711),
after ancient remains were discovered during preliminary inspections 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 M. Massarwa (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and R.
Liron (surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), C. Ben
Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), N. Zak (plan) and K. Sa'id.
Ḥorbat Ḥidot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Hidot
(Permit No. A-7251; map ref. 195644-55/711545-57), prior to the installation
of an electric pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electricity Company, was
directed by E. Oren (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), A. Oshri (preparation of the
excavation area) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) .
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, an excavation was conducted at et-Taiyiba in the Lower
Galilee (Permit No. A-7028; map ref. 242043/723076; Fig. 1), after ancient
architectural remains were discovered during an inspection prior to the
construction of residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the developer, H.
Rashid, was directed by E. Dalali-Amos (pottery photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drawing) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Shu'fat
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Kh. el-Mughram; Permit No. A-7122; map ref.
221648-750/635689-764), prior to the construction of school buildings. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by D. Yeger (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), C. Arbib
and R. Forestani (antiquities inspection), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), D. Tanami (metal detection), D. Levi (GPS), R. Bar-Nathan
(ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and B. Touri (East
Jerusalem district archaeologist).