bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a trial excavation was conducted southeast of the
'Akko citadel (Permit No. A-4707; map ref. NIG 2064-70/7580-5; OIG
1564-70/2580-5), prior to the renovation of a theater hall. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Old 'Akko Development Company and the Ministry of Tourism, was directed
by E. Stern and H. Abu 'Uqsa, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Smithline (field photography) and H. Tahan (incision
drawings).
Ḥorbat Pundaq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During December 2006-January 2007, a trial excavation was conducted
over a distance of 2 km along both sides of Highway 465, from the Qula
Junction in the west to the entrance of the military base in the east
(Permit No. A-4993; map ref. 19628-824/66011-63; Fig. 1), prior to
infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), O.
Segal (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Peilstöcker
(guidance).
Palmaḥim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob
Published: December 2024

A grain-shaped weight of dark brown hematite (Fig. 1) was found by J.
Sharvit in April 2004 at Palmahim, c. 40 m north of the promontory where
Yavne-Yam is located and 10 m from the shoreline (map ref. NIG 17118/64790;
OIG 12118/14790).
Ḥorbat Zanoaḥ (North), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a survey was conducted south of Moshav Zanoah
(Survey License No. S-6/2008; map ref. NIG 1997-2005/6261-7), prior to the
expansion of the moshav. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was conducted by P. Betzer (photography) and D. Storchan, with
the assistance of D. Levy (GPS) and N. Zak (drafting).
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on the upper
northwestern slope of Ramat Yishay (Permit No. A-5147; map ref.
21550/73416), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the landowners,
was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), T. Meltzen and R. Mishayev (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS.),
H. Smithline (field photography), T. Kornfeld (drafting) and workers from
Umm el-Fahm and Yafi'a.
‘Ad Halom Interchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at the Gan Yavne
Junction (Permit No. A-4778; map ref. 16896-908/63224-39), prior to the
construction of the interchange. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of O. Feder (area
supervision), H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
N. Zak (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass) and R.
Kool (numismatics).
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During August 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nein (Permit
No. A-4861; map ref. 233225-250/726185-220), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (field photography), H.
Tahan (drawing) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥad-Nes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at a dolmen
site near Moshav Had Nes (Permit No. A-4642; map ref. 2605-13/7595-9), prior
to the expansion of the Moshav. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Bron, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Tahan (pottery drawing)
and H. Khalaily (flint artifacts).
Naḥal Bet ‘Arif (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Bet
'Arif (Permit No. A-4964; map ref. 192657-66/656160-82), in the wake of
potsherds and fieldstones exposure during an antiquities inspection of a
trench, dug for a water line. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), L. Yihye
(GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), Z. Kanias (preliminary inspection), I.
Berin (final plans) and M. Shuiskaya (find drawing).
Tel ‘Ali
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 probes were conducted to the east of Tel 'Ali
before digging a channel for the laying of a sewage line (Permit No. A-4126;
map ref. NIG 25270-88/73390-74220; OIG 20270-88/23390-24220). Three probes
were excavated along the length of the channel where the possibility of
harming antiquities was suspected. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the 'Emeq Ha-Yarden Regional Council
and the Department of Public Works, was directed and photographed by Howard
Smithline, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman
and S. Pirsky (surveying) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Jerusalem, Rogem Ganim and Naḥal Ha-Yovel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenberg Raphael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, the eighth season of community excavations at Rogem
Ganim in the 'Ir Ganim neighborhood of Jerusalem and the first season of
excavations in nearby Nahal Ha-Yovel were conducted (License No. G-28/2008;
map ref. 21579/62918). The excavation, on behalf of Tel Aviv University and
in cooperation with the Ganim Community Center, was directed by R. Greenberg
and Y. Mizrahi, with the participation of neighborhood residents of all
ages. Everyday c. 40 individuals took part in the excavation, including a
large group of participants; they were involved in identifying the finds,
investigating the site and interpreting it. The excavation in Nahal Ha-Yovel
was carried out in cooperation with M. Leiter and the Yuvalim Community
center. 'Kidum No'ar' youth participated in the project, with the aim of
promoting the preservation of the valley as an open area and enhancing a
sense of the past and of the physical environment of their neighborhood.
Tel Risim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During September-December 2006 and February-April 2007, a trial
excavation (Permit Nos. A-4878, A-4900, A-4942) and a subsequent salvage
excavation (Permit No. A-5047), were conducted north of Tel Risim (map ref.
21495-517/73400-10), prior to the construction of a residential
neighborhood. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ma'ale Yishay Company, Kefar
Yehoshu'a and 'Galilee Architects', was directed by W. Atrash, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Hajian, A. Reicher, V. Aslan and
T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline and T. Meltsen (field
photography), Y. Kadosh (graphics) and D. Sandhouse-Re'em(pottery).
Bahan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Bahan
(Permit No. A-6935; map ref. 204712-29/697145-62; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by K.S.M.G. Infrastructure & Development Works
Contractors, Ltd., was directed by D. Masarwa (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), O. Segal (ceramics) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ashqelon, Eli Cohen Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on Eli Cohen Street
in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-6751; map ref 160778-803/619850-70; Fig. 1), prior
to paving an additional lane in the road. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashqelon
Economic Company, was directed by I. Peretz (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. El-'Amor (administration), M. Kogan and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), A. de Vincenz (ceramics; see Appendix) and Y. Arbel, L.
Rauchberger and E. Stern (ceramics and clay tobacco pipes). Much help was
provided by A. Sasson of the Ashkelon Academic College and Y. Gal'on,
curator of the Ashkelon Museum.
The Glass Vessels from Netanya, Ben-‘Ami Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Umm Khalid
site in the Ben-'Ami neighborhood of Netanya (Permit No. A-6766; map ref.
187532-66/692760-89; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were damaged during the
installation of a drainage pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Netanya municipality, was
directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
C. Ben-Ari (GPS), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), Y. Arbel (scientific consultation), P. Gendelman
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), B. Ouahnouna and Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass; see Appendix), A. Ganor-Vernay (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass
drawing) and C. Amit (studio photography).
‘En Rafat, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, an archaeological survey was conducted in the
region of the Deir Rafat Monastery (Permit No. A-5308; map ref.
1948-56/6313-8), prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Monastery, was
performed by A. NagorskY, P. Betzer and D. Ein-Mor, with the assistance of
D. Levy (GPS).
Jerusalem, Armenian Patriarchate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

In February 2012, a sounding was conducted within the compound of the
Armenian Patriarchate, in the Armenian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6434; map ref. 1631230/221800; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a sewage line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Sion and Y. Rapuano, with
the assistance of N. Imani (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted west of the Strauss
factory in 'Akko (Permit No. A-5223; map ref. 207908-34/758824-46), prior to
enlarging the factory's parking lot. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Strauss Company, was
directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of L. Porat (area supervision), Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), H. Smithline (field photography), A. Shapiro
(GPS), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (glass drawing), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D. Syon (numismatics) and E.
Belashov (plans).
Har Harif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2012, salvage excavations were conducted in the southern
part of Har Harif, along the Israeli-Egyptian border (Permit No. A-6464; map
ref. 157058-450/488550-9590; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a new
border fence and a patrol road. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, were
directed by J. Vardi, D. Yegorov and D. Eisenberg-Degen, with the assistance
of O. Marder and R. Lupu (excavation of the Epi-palaeolithic sites), Y.
Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting),
S. Gal (GPS), A. Azoulay (registration), Y. Avni (geomorphology) and D.
Varga (scientific consultation).
Tel Mevorakh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

In April 2006 and throughout 2009, three excavations seasons were
conducted at Tel Mevorakh (Permits Nos. A-4741, A-5601, A-5641; map ref.
193450-550/715500-600). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, were directed by A. Shadman. The remains date to the
Iron Age IIB, the Persian and the Roman periods, including a segment of the
High Aqueduct to Caesarea. Orit Segal studied the ceramic finds.
Tel Mevorakh: The Iron Age IIB and Persian-Period Pottery (Hebrew;
English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

In April 2006 and throughout 2009, three excavations seasons were
conducted at Tel Mevorakh (Permits Nos. A-4741, A-5601, A-5641; map ref.
193450-550/715500-600). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, were directed by A. Shadman. The remains date to the
Iron Age IIB, the Persian and the Roman periods, including a segment of the
High Aqueduct to Caesarea. Orit Segal studied the ceramic finds.
Ashqelon, Barne‘a (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During November 2007-May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at
the Ashqelon Barne'a site, located 3 km northeast of the city of Ashqelon
and west of Highway 4 (Permit No. A-5269; map ref. 162715-962/622823-3190),
prior to the construction of the Nizan settlement. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by D. Varga, with the
assistance of A. Freiberg, A. Weitzman and I. Peretz (area supervision), Y.
Lender (administration), V. Essman, M. Kening and M. Kipnis (surveying), T.
Sagiv (field photography) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Lod, Al-Manar School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the rear
courtyard of the el-Manar School in Lod (Permit No. A-6778; map ref.
190513-563/651043-115), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagorsky, with the
assistance of Y. Elisha and A. Shadman (inspection), E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), C.
Amit (studio photography) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Jerusalem, the Old City, the Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Geva Hillel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gutfeld Oren
Published: December 2024

During January-April 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted beneath a
house located at 97 Street of the Jews in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6369; map ref, 221984-9/631475-80), in an area between the
Hurva Synagogue (Area X-9; Geva and Gutfeld 2005; Geva and Gutfeld 2007) and
the cardo (Area X-6). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Corporation for the Renovation and
Development of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, Ltd, was
directed by O. Gutfeld of the Hebrew University and H. Geva of the Hebrew
University and Israel Exploration Society, with the assistance of M. Kahan
and A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), R. Nenner-Soriano
(treatment of artifacts) and L. Rickman(pottery drawing).
Ashqelon, Marina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, an excavation was conducted in Lot 51 at the Ashqelon
marina (Permit No. A-6794; map ref. 15810/62075), prior to the installation
of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Efgad Company, was directed by
N.S. Paran, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), N. Zak (plans), N. Agha (archaeozoology), J. Vardi (flint
analysis), M. Smilansky (lithics drawing) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing).
Tel Hefer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on the southern slope
of Tel Hefer (Permit No. A-6826; map ref. 191571-622/697547-57; Fig. 1), in
the wake of damage caused to antiquities during work at a nearby cemetery.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the 'Emeq Hefer Religious Council, was directed by A. Glick,
with the assistance of Y. Amrani, Y. Lavan and E. Bachar (administration), A
Dagot (GPS), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), Y. Porath (scientific consultation), E. Marcus (pottery
reading) ,M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Zak (plans) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Sha‘ar Ephraim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Sha'ar Ephraim, along a section of the Eastern Railway (Permit No. A-6936;
map ref. 20090-95/68877-81), prior to its renovation. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Cross-Israel Highway Company, Ltd., was directed by P. Spivak, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (field photography) and
C. Ben-Ari (GPS).
Iksal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in Iksal (Permit No.
A-6637; map ref. 230839-873/732150-175; Fig. 1), after archaeological
remains were exposed in trial trenches prior to the construction of a
dwelling. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), W. Atrash
(scientific guidance), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), H.
Tahan-Rosen (find drawing) and laborers from Upper Nazareth.
Nazareth, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In April 2009, a development survey was conducted northwest of Nazareth
(License No. S-96/2009; map ref. 2265-75/7357-67), prior to construction of
a new neighborhood. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of F. Abu Zidan
and B. Hanna (surveyors) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Kefar Uriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

In March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Kefar Uriyya
(Lot 10; Permit No. A-6146; map ref. 195102-125/633625-649; Fig. 1), after
the tops of walls were exposed in trial trenches dug prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Authority Antiquities and
financed by D. Itzkowitz, was directed by S. Kisilevitz, with the assistance
of N. Nahama (administration), N. German (antiquities inspection), A. Hajian
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Sandhouse-Re‛em
(pottery reading), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Qanat Bint el Kafir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2008, a trial excavation was conducted on farmland
within the precincts of the site, c. 1.5 km east of Qibbuz Na'an (Permit No.
A-5457; map ref. 18865-73/64368-76), after ancient remains were discovered
along the route slated for the shifting of the Lod-Na'an railroad track. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by R. Toueg
(preliminary inspections), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting).
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Fana Mohammed
Published: December 2024

During February 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Beit Kufa, along the eastern shoulder of the Cross-Israel Highway (Permit
No. A-3595; map ref. 19620-1/65302-4), following the discovery of an ancient
road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by M. Abu Fana, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying).
Be’er Sheva‘ (Compound C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gil‘ad Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2004, a study excavation was conducted in Compound
C, in Be'er Sheva' (License No. G-58/2004; map ref. 18037-46/57200-7). The
excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Division of Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev, in cooperation with the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by P. Fabian and Y. Gil'ad, with the assistance of
R. Winter, Y. Vardi and C. Golan (area supervision), S. Jean
(administration), P. Kaminski (surveying) and A. Fogel (photography).
Professor A. Henik, dean of the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of
Ben-Gurion University; R. Damari, head of Faculty Administration and T.
Talshir, department head for Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies assisted
in funding the excavation. S. Dorfman, director of the Israel Antiquities
Authority; D. Nahlieli, Southern Region Archaeologist and Y. Israel, Be'er
Sheva' District Archaeologist, initiated the cooperation between Ben-Gurion
University and the IAA and assisted in organizing the excavation.
Tel Ẓor‘a (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Tel Zor'a
(Permit No. A-5482; map ref. 19865-7/631806-37), after the discovery of a
rock-hewn winepress prior to construction south of Moshav Tarum. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the contractor, was directed by P. Betzer (photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M. Kunin (surveying) and
D. Levy (GPS).
Ard es-Samra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at the
site of Ard es-Samra (Permit No. A-5507; map ref. 21637/75586), prior to
planting trees. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Yas'ur, was directed by N.
Getzov (surveying and photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), Y. Mahajna (registration), L. Porat
(pottery restoration), H. Tahan (drawing), O. Marder (flint tools), I.
Milevski (ground stone tools), G. Le Dosseur (bone tools), I. Ktalev
(mollusks), and laborers of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Additional aid
was provided by E. Stern and Y. Lerer, who checked the extent of the site.
Na‘an (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsion-Cinamon Hanita
Published: December 2024

During August–September 2001 an excavation was conducted at Na‘an (East)
(Permit No. A-3490*; map ref. NIG 18795–6/64372–3; OIG 13795–6/14372–3) in
the aftermath of damage to ancient remains caused by digging a trench for
the laying of a gas pipeline. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Oil Infrastructure Co. Inc., was directed by
H. Tzion-Cinamon, assisted by R. Abu-Halaf (administration), V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Khirbat Burnat (Permit No. A-5508; map ref. 195859-6263/657637-817), after
ancient remains were detected by O. Segal when exposing the ground prior to
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Hevel Modi'in Development Company,
was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of V. Eshed, Y. Elisha
and R. Assis (area supervision), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
‘En Tut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

From February to July 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En
Tut (Permit No. A-4389; map ref. 2044-5/7238-40), prior to the construction
of an interchange. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was
directed by G. Finkielsztejn and A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of A.
Abu Hamid, A. Masarwa, S. Mahajna, P. Spivak, E. Oren and M.A. Tabar (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), D. Tal
(Albatross aerial photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), P.
Gendelman (Roman-period ceramics), E. Yannai (Iron Age ceramics) and M.
Shuiskaya (drawing). Additional aid was rendered by G. Mazor (excavation
director for a short period), M. Masarwa, C. Sari, A.S. Sa'id and R.
Kletter. D. Amit of the IAA and E. Eshel of Bar Ilan University helped to
decipher the ancient Hebrew seal. Kal Binyan Company provided assistance in
the field.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Ramla South (Permit No A-5473; map ref. 167320-679/646790-986; HA-ESI 118,
HA-ESI 120, HA-ESI 121, HA-ESI 122), prior to paving Highway 431. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by A.
Gorzalczany, with the assistance of U. 'Ad and R. Haim (area supervision),
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman, M. Isserlis and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), L. Yihye and H. Ben Ari (GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), R. Chen (metal detection), A. Salomon and Y. Nahmias
(geology), Y. Arnon (pottery), E. Kamaisky and A. Ganor (pottery
restoration), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology) and I.
Ktalav (mollusks). Additional assistance was rendered by A. Re'em, R. Lupu,
T. Kanias and A. Shadman.
Shefar‘am
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
southern quarter of the old city of Shefar'am; west of the Catholic school
(Permit No. A-5510; map ref. 216163-74/745442-61), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jarus family, was directed by R. Abu-Raya (surveying),
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline (field photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Kefar Uriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

During September 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at Kefar Uriyya
(Permit No. A-5742; map ref. 195180-200/633633-650), in the wake of damage
to a vat caused by the laying of a water conduit. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Finkielsztejn, with
the assistance of M. Kipnis (surveying), D. Amit (winepress expertise), N.
Zak (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (coin cleaning), R. Bar-Nathan (pottery
reading), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and
four workmen.
Nahal Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a preliminary trial excavation was conducted in a
well called Bir Abu Yihiya, located in a tributary of Nahal Be'er Sheva'
(Permit No. A-5550; map ref. 173263/571442; Fig. 1), prior to the
conservation of the well and its installations as part of the Hazerim Forest
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund (surveying), was
directed by N.S. Paran (photography), with the assistance of F. Sonntag, A.
Shahar-Sabah, Y. Maimon and I. Berin (preparation of plan for publication).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Menaḥem, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a survey was conducted southwest of and parallel to
the road leading to the Hadassah 'Ein Karem Medical Center (License No.
S-75/2009; map ref. 21395-650/62930-3060), prior to laying the tracks for
the light railway. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by D. Levi (field photography) and L.
Barda (GPS).
‘Akko, Yehoshafat Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During February 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted outside the
city wall, northeast of the Land Gate and adjacent to the Muslim cemetery
(Permit No. A-5366; map ref. 20738-9/75874-5), in the wake of infrastructure
work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric Corporation, was directed
by N. Feig (archaeozoology), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and A. Hajian (surveying), H. Smithline (field
photography), N. Zak (drafting), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory),
E.J. Stern (pottery reading), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds),Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), E. Ayalon (bone implements), D.T. Ariel (numismatics)
and laborers from Maghar.
Ez-Za‘ Cave
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted near
Ez-Za' Cave on Giv'at Tur en-Nimr (Permit No. A-4911; map ref.
193237-479/598385-715), prior to paving Road 358. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by M. Haiman (photography), with
the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and A. Dudin (pottery drawing).
Jaljuliya (Gilgal)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2002, a trial excavation was conducted along the
route of Highway 444, c. 30-40 m southeast of the Mamluk khan at Jaljuliya
(Permit No. A-3691; map ref. 195296-446/673351-688), following the discovery
of ancient remains during infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jaljulya
Local Council, was directed by S. Ayyub, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), M. Avissar (pottery
consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), R.
Kool (numismatics) and E. Ayalon (scientific consultation).
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted near the Nahal
Yarmut stream channel, east of Road 38 (Permit No. A-5501; map ref.
1970/6270), in the wake of damage to an ancient wall caused while digging a
trench for an electric cable. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of Y.
Lender (administration), M. Kipnis (surveying), T. Kornfeld (drafting), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography) and
D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tatcher Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During June 2001, a trial excavation was conducted in ‘Akko (Permit No.
A-3431; map ref. NIG 20790–5/75800–875; OIG 15790–5/25800–875), prior to
construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Thatcher and D. Syon, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying).
Ha-Bonim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Moshav
Ha-Bonim (Permit No. A-5409; map ref. 194067-95/727030-45), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the developer, was directed by A. Masarwa
(photography), with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), E.J. Stern (pottery
reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and M.
Peilstöcker (guidance).
Jerusalem, Monbaz Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on Monbaz Street
in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4969; map ref. 221100/632250), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of Y. Baruch (district
archaeologist), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘En Ḥaggit and NaḤal Ḥaggit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Haggit power station (Permit No. A-5620; map ref.
20390-2/724595-620; Map of Dalia [31]), prior to construction and
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was directed by
A. Masarwa (photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E.
Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and
drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Peilstöcker (archaeological
mentor).
Tiberias, Gane Menorah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

In January-April 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in Gane
Menorah south of Tiberias (Permit No. A-5363; map ref.
252155-287/741004-182) prior to upgrading the saltwater carrier. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Mekorot Company, was directed by E. Yannai, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and R. Abu Halaf (administration), K.
Covello-Paran and G. Jaffe (area supervision), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen
(surveying and drafting) and H. Smithline (field photography).
Tiberias, Shiqmim Beach Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

In June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted near Shiqmim Beach
near the Kinneret (Permit No. A-5676; map ref. 252517-95/740747-847). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Kinneret Administration, was directed by E. Yannai, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and R, Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying).
Tel Qashish (Rakevet Ha-‘Emeq)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2011, a salvage excavation was undertaken northeast of
Tel Qashish (Permit No. A-6149; map ref. 210397-698/732372-540) prior to the
construction of a 10 m wide segment of the Valley Railroad track (Rakevet
Ha-'Emeq). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Netivei-Israel-National Roads Company of Israel,
was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of D. Kirzner and
M. Hater (field supervision), Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), J. Bukengolz
(pottery restoration), O. Ackermann and N. Grinbaum of University of Haifa
(geology), Sky View Photography Ltd. (aerial photography) and 60 laborers.
Miẓpe Har’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peterman-Lifchitz Cohava
Published: December 2024

In April-June 2012, a study excavation was conducted in a rock-hewn
winepress southwest of Mizpeh Har'el (Permit No. A-6539; map ref.
634820-97/196190-315). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by C. Peterman-Lifchitz (photography) and P. Betzer,
with the assistance of D. Levi (GPS).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, an archaeological excavation was conducted inside the
hall of the Second Temple period synagogue at KhirbatUmm el-'Umdan in
Modi'in (Permit No A-6837; map ref. 199819-36/643443-54; Figs. 1, 2), prior
to the installation of columns designed to support a roof. The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by S.
Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of T. Nachmana (administration), T.
Asemahagn and A. van Zuidan and a group of laborers from the Israel
Antiquities Authority Conservation Department, V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), S. Rosenberg (art), R. Bar-Nathan and D. Sandhouse-Re'em
(pottery reading), B. Ouahnouna and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass identification),
I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery and glass drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Nes Harim, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted from Moshav
Nes-Harim to the local council of Zur Hadassah (License No. S-102/2009; map
ref. 20485-790/62585-800), prior to the construction of a new sewage
pipeline. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Tahal Group, was performed by D. Storchan,
with the assistance of P. Bezer (survey), D. Levi (GPS) and A. Nagorsky
(District Archaeologist).
Horbat Midrasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Midrasa in the Giv'at Ram neighborhood of Karmi'el (Permit No. A-7021; map
ref. 226208-40/758020-42; Fig. 1), prior to expansion of the neighborhood.
The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Gur, with the assistance of W. Atrash (scientific guidance),
Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Cohen
(surveying and drafting) and Y. Bibas (field photography).
Kefar Sava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a survey was conducted in the northwestern area of
the Kefar Sava (Permit No. A-5206; map ref. 18981-9086/67703-831), prior to
development. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Kfar Saba Economic Development Company, was
performed by P. Spivak, assisted by L. Yihye (surveying).
Rishon Le-Ziyyon Sand Dunes, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2006, a survey was conducted in an active
military firing range (Permit No. A-4615; map ref. 1738-62/6532-62; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Dagan (field photography) and O. Marder, with
the participation of L. Yihye (surveying), E. Eisenberg and U. 'Ad and with
the assistance of the base commander and his deputy.
Ramla (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During late April and early May 2008, a salvage excavation was
conducted in the eastern part of Ramla (Permit No. A-5426; map ref.
18846/64890), prior to construction. The excavation undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the M. Aviv Building
Industries Company Ltd., was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov
(final plans), A. Ganor (pottery restoration), C. Hersch (pottery drawing),
N. Amitai-Preiss (weight) and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory).
Deir Ayub (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

During November 2007 and July 2008, excavations and a survey were
conducted at Deir Ayub (East; Permit Nos. A-5284, A-5476; map ref.
20300-60/63735-56), in the wake of constructing the railway to Jerusalem and
subsequent to a preliminary survey that was conducted by H. Stark and L.
Barda in 2004-2005 (Permit No. A-4301). The excavations and survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Railway Authority, were directed by D. Ein Mor (photography,
GPS), with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian and M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting), E. Ayalon (scientific consultation), G.
Solimany (survey), D. Levy (GPS plans), N. Zak (preparation of maps for
publication) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing). Additional assistance was
provided by Z. Greenhut, D. Amit, A. Nagorsky and the staff of the IAA Judah
District.
Ṭur‘an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
declared antiquities site in the village (Permit No. A-5111; map ref.
23489-92/74285-7), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. F.
Dakhle, was directed by A. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H.
Smithline (field photography), G. Cinamon (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and M. Hartal (scientific guidance).
Khirbat Sha‘ira (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During September 2008 and January 2009, salvage excavations were
conducted along the southern fringes of Khirbat Sha'ira (South; Permit Nos.
A-5516, A-5567; map ref. 190856-1113/663692-903), prior to infrastructure
work at the Sha'ariya junction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by T. Kanias, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
and A. Peretz (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Beqo‘a, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a survey was conducted in the region of Beqo'a
(License No. S-83/2009; map ref. 191-6/633-7), prior to the installation of
a sewer line. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
performed by P. Betzer and D. Ein-Mor, with the assistance of D. Levy (GPS)
and H. Khalaily (flint artifacts).
Gush Ḥalav (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2004, a trial excavation was conducted on the northern
slope of Tel Gush Halav (Permit No. A-4152; map ref. 241865/770351), prior
to enlarging the master plan of the Jish village. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Gush
Halav Local Council, was directed by M. Hartal, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), H. Smithline
(field photography), O. Katz of the Geological Survey (geology), D. Syon
(numismatics) and laborers from Kafr Manda. Additional assistance was
rendered by the local council and the property owner.
Nir‘am Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During December 2008-February 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at
the site located at Nir'am Junction (Permit No. A-5490; map ref.
160589-681/602027-212), along the planned route of the railroad track
between Ashqelon and Be'er Sheva'. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways
Authority, was directed by G. Seriy (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Baumgarten, A. Freiberg, I. Peretz, E. Aladjem and E. Weitzman (area
supervision), A Kliorin, S. Gendelman and E. Pohomov (assistant area
supervisors), Y. Lender (administration), V. Essman, M. Kening, M. Kipnis
and T. Kornfeld (surveying) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Jisr ez-Zarqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of Jisr ez-Zarqa (Permit No. A-5561; map ref. 191636-57/715627-38),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the contractor, was directed by A.
Masarwa (field photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading) and M. Peilstöcker (guidance).
Waladje (East), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During February, August and November 2006, archaeological surveys were
conducted in and around the Waladje village (Permit Nos. A-4337, A-4917; map
ref. 2140-60/6260-80), along the planned route of the separation fence. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Dagan (field
photography), with the assistance of L. Barda (GPS), T. Kornfeld
(surveying), A. Nagar and E. Eisenberg.