bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khirbat el-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat el-Bira, in
Shoham's northern industrial zone of (Permit No. A-7151; map ref.
196489-97/658476-88; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by A. Yahav, was directed by Y.
Elisha, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and
R. Liran (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), P. Gendelman (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), V.
Eshed (physical anthropology) and G. Yitah and A. 'Azab.
Shoham (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feldstein Amir
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Hill Ten at Shoham
(Permit No. A-7181; map ref. 19543-50/65676-94), prior to the construction
of a public park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shoham Local Council, was directed
by A. Feldstein, with the assistance of D. Masarwa (area preparation) E.
Bachar and R. Abu Halaf (administration), R. Mishayev and E. Belashov
(surveying and plan), S. Ammami (field photography), A. Dagot and C. Ben-Ari
(GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and
inspectors of the Central District of the IAA.
Palmahim (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter-Livneh Rona ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shustin Vadim
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted
northeast of Qibbuz Palmahim (Permit No. A-6345; map ref. 17287-9/64927-33),
after ancient remains were discovered in preliminary antiquities
inspections. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Via Maris Company, was directed by A.
Gorzalczany, with the assistance of R. Winter-Livneh, A. Dagot and V.
Shustin (area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan and M.
Kipnis (surveying and drafting), A. Ganor and J. Bukengolts (field
restoration), A. Peretz (field photography), O. Marder (flint artifacts) and
D. Bar Yosef (mollusks). R. Gophna, E. van den Brink and E. Braun generously
contributed of their considerable knowledge of the Chalcolithic period.
Additional assistance was provided by M. Ajami and F. Volynsky.
Gimzo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, an excavation was conducted at Gimzo (Permit No.
A-6344; map ref. 194747-63/648571-89; ESI 20:90*-91*), after ancient remains
were damaged while digging a trench for a water pipe. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Meqorot Company, was directed by P. Spivak, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A. Peretz (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Waladje (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted west of
Waladje (Permit No. A-6232; map ref. 21490-505/62735-45), prior to
construction of the separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by S. Kisilevitz, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), M. Kahan and B. Antin
(plans), D. Sandhouse-Re'em and I. Milevski (pottery reading), O. Shorr
(restoration), C. Amit (studio photography) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing
of finds).
Afula
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a trial excavation was conducted between Brenner
and Varda Lerner Streets in 'Afula (Permit No. A-6396; map ref.
227528/723804), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying),
W. Atrash (scientific guidance), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and
laborers from Kafr Manda.
‘Ad Halom Interchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2003, a trial excavation was conducted along the
route of the Ashdod-Ashqelon railroad track (Permit No. A-3966; map ref.
16775/63020), close to the 'Ad Halom industrial zone. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by D. Varga, with the assistance
of A. Krokhmalnik, O. Feder and L. Shiluv (area supervision), H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration) and A. Gutman (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, ‘Ir Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oz Liat
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on a steep
slope between Ha-Nurit and Costa Rica Streets in the 'Ir Gannim neighborhood
of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6193; map ref. 216497-532/622802-53; Fig. 1),
subsequent to a trial excavation that was carried out in May of that year.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Tolus Building and Investment Company, Ltd., was
directed by S. Kisilevitz and L. 'Oz, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), D.
Sandhouse-Re'em (pottery reading), N. Zak (drafting), D.T. Ariel (stamped
impression on a handle), and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Yoqne‘am (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted southwest of
Yoqne'am (Permit No. A-6157; map ref. 207653-7/726974-80), prior to
construction of a school. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Yoqne'am municipality, was
directed by G.B. Jaffe (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and W. Atrash (guidance).
Jerusalem, The French Children’s Garden
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, German Natalia
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the French
Children's Garden in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6293; map ref.
220680-90/631708-16; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were damaged during
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed
by N. German, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting) and A. Peretz (field photography).
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of the Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6415; map
ref. 220983-1019/637646-702), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Abu Omar Aiyman Zoheir, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of
N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography) and
I. Berin (plans).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Micah Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-5588; map ref. 187659-82/647963-88),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Foundation for Early Childhood
Programs, was directed by T. Kanias, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), O. Sion (consultation), H. Torge (pottery) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Eshta’ol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
backyard of a private residence within Moshav Eshta'ol (Permit No. A-6220;
map ref. 200866-908/631766-806). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shar'abi family, was
directed by D. Storchan, with the assistance of N. Malcha (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), A. Golani (pottery reading), E.
Kamaisky (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography), C. Hersch
(artifact drawing), O. Barzilai (flint processing), and A. Nagorsky and P.
Betzer (Judean district).
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2009, a trial excavation was conducted within
Qiryat Ata (Permit No. A-5604; map ref.210340/744910), prior to development
of a building lot. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by J. Avivi, was directed by A.
Golani (field photography), with the assistance of the S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E.
Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying), R.
Liphshitz (local antiquities trustee), K. Sa'id (archaeological inspector),
K. Sari (district archeologist), E. Belashov (drafting), A. Ganor (ceramic
conservation and restoration), C. Hersch (artifact drawing) and C. Amit
(studio photography).
Jerusalem, Bayit Va-Gan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the Bayit
Va-Gan neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5087; map ref. 217723/630879;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem municipality,
was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), T. Kornfeld and I. Berin (plans), C. Amit (studio
photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics and stamped impressions on handles)
and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawings).
Mi‘ilya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

At the beginning of May 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
northern part of Mi'ilya village (Permit No. A-3232*; map ref. NIG
22479-80/77009-10; OIG 17479-80/27009-10), in the wake of damage to a burial
cave caused by the installation of a water pipe. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Meqorot Water Company, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), M.
Yitach and H. Smithline (photography), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and H.
Tahan (drawing).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Rosh
Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-6298; map ref. 196813-48/664117-44), prior to
expanding the Migdal Zedek Quarry to the north and northeast. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Migdal Zedek Quarries, Ltd., was directed by A. 'Azab,
with the assistance of A. Re'em, A. Gorzalczany (consultation) and A. Dagot
(GPS).
Shoqet Junction, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a survey prior to development was conducted north
and west of Omer (License No. A-5238; map ref. 1840-95/5750-99). The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Defense, was directed by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of
S. Gal (GPS).
Even Menaḥem, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted in
the western part of Moshav Even Menahem, next to the Menahem pool (License
No. S-215/2010; map ref. 227350/775725), prior to construction. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Agriculture, was performed by G.B. Jaffe, with the
assistance of Y. Lerer (survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Nahal Mar‘it
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted north of the
Kuseifa township in the Negev (License No. S-278/2011; map ref.
2065-70/5773-82), prior to the construction of a service center for the
Bedouin settlements. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Abu Basma Regional Council,
was performed by N.S. Paran and F. Sonntag, with the assistance of S. Gal
(GPS).
Ḥuqoq Beach
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the area
east of the gate leading to the El-Minya Palace (Permit No. A-6270; map ref.
250591-661/752238-317; Fig. 1), prior to development and preparation of
Huqoq Beach. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and at the initiative of the Kinneret Drainage Authority, was
directed by G. Cinamon, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), W. Atrash (guidance), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from Tiberias. K.
Cytryn-Silverman of the Hebrew University assisted in the pottery reading.
Jerusalem, Musrara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lavi Ron
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
transportation terminal on Nablus Road in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6259; map
ref. 22172/63234; Fig. 1), in the wake of exposing antiquities during
construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Lavi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), S.
Itkis (drafting), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Modi‘in, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During May 2002 a development survey was undertaken in Modi'in, along
the route of Highways Nos. 1, 11 and 12 (Permit No. A-3643*; map ref. NIG
1998-2024/6426-33; OIG 1498-524/1426-33). The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was conducted by L. Barda and O. Shmueli, with the
participation of T. Kanias and the assistance of M. Avissar (pottery
reading) and H. Khalaily (identification of flint tools).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southwestern fringes of the Buchman compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-6407;
map ref. 200067-98/643125-84), prior to development work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Re'em
(photography, surveying and drafting).
Kafr Misr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During June 1998, an excavation was conducted in Kafr Misr (Permit No.
A-2879, map ref. 23910-1/72795-6), prior to the construction of a
residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Ahmad Zu'abi, was directed by A.
Mokary (photography).
Be’er Sheva‘, Bet Eshel Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

During May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Old City of
Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-5914; map ref. 18027-33/57197-205), prior to
infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Be'er Sheva' municipality, was
directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration),
A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), N. Zak (drafting), O. Marder (flint), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), C.
Hersch (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio photography) and M. Smilansky
(flint drawings).
Kabri, Naḥal Ga‘aton Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frankel Rafael
Published: December 2024

From September 2006-December 2009, excavations were conducted in the
Nahal Ga'aton aqueduct (License Nos. G-73/2006, G-2/2007, G-3/2008,
G-11/2009; map ref. 2146/7683). The excavations, on behalf of the University
of Haifa, were directed by R. Frankel (field photography), with the
assistance of M. Eisenberg (surveying) and N. Getzov (plans). The
excavations were carried out over the course of several days every year,
with the participation of groups of young people from Qibbuz Bet Ha-'Emeq,
the Sulam Zor School (led by Tal Yogev), the Jewish National Fund (led by
Kalil Adar), Abu Sinan (led by Zemira Rosen) and trekking clubs.
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ Ridge
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Shu‛fat Ridge, in the Ramat Shelomo neighborhood of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6315; map ref. 22071-2/63510-1). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem
municipality, was directed by R. Be'eri (field photography), with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery
restoration) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Ha-Qimronot Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dolinka Benjamin J.
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at 12
Ha-Qimronot Street in the Muslim quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6346; map ref. 221968/631933). The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Kagan, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), I. Berin and T. Kornfeld (final plans), B.J. Dolinka (ceramics),
A. Fadida (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography) and C. Hersch
(pottery drawing).
Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southeastern slope of Hill C in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6390; map
ref. 19892-7/62323-7), in the wake of exposing antiquities during
preliminary inspections. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Paz, with the assistance of N. Nehama and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), R. Greenwald (preliminary inspections), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawings), D. Ben-Ami (guidance) and E. Eisenberg.
Nahal Duda’im, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, a survey was conducted in Nahal Duda'im and west of
it, in the region of the Duda'im waste disposal site (License no.
S-344/2012; map ref. 17275-825/57950-8400), prior to preparing the ground
for forestation. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was performed by D.
Varga, S. Talis and E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS) and Y.
Al-'Amor (translation of the Arabic inscription).
Hod Ha-Sharon (Magdi’el)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During late January-early February 2012, an excavation was conducted at
12 Ha-Ma'agal Street in Hod Ha-Sharon (Permit No. A-6408; map ref.
192891-923/673740-99), prior to enlarging a private residence. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
M. Haiman (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration).
Nahal Asaf, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
forest planted in the southern part of Nahal Asaf, east of Qibbuz Nirim
(Permit No. A-5173; map ref. 144266-5075/581966-2288). The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was performed by G. Seriy, D. Varga and S. Gal
(GPS).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Moriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qiryat
Moriyya in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5448; map ref. 221539-58/628464-80),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Azorim Company, was directed
by G. Solimany, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M. Kunin
and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levy (GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), D. Shaham (antiquities inspection), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and A. Eirikh-Rose.
Ḥorbat Gader
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During March 2002 a cave was documented at Horbat Gader (Permit No.
A-3609*; map ref. NIG 19606/63706; OIG 14606/13706) after a backhoe damaged
its ceiling while setting up an electric grid along the road from Latrun to
the Nahshon Junction. The documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was carried out by Z. Greenhut and D. Weiss, assisted by V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and employees of the Israel Electric
Company.
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted in Beit
Safafa (License No. S-293/2011; map ref. 21814-9/62720-833), prior to paving
the Malha-Gillo road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Transportation,
was performed by A. Eirikh-Rose (field photograph) and D. Levi (GPS).
Amaẓya (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, an archaeological survey was conducted in Moshav
Amazya and to its south (Permit No. A-5095; map ref. 19100-224/60475-550),
prior to expanding the village. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S.
Gal (GPS).
Tel Qashish (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
prehistoric site of Tel Qashish (South; Permit No. A-6303; map ref.
21002-7/73225-36), prior to paving the continuation of Highway 6. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Derekh Eretz Company, Ltd.; was directed by A.
Yaroshevich, with the assistance of D. Kirzner (area supervision), Y. Amrani
(administration), L. Zeiger (drawing of finds) and K. Sa'id and L. Talmi
(IAA Haifa district).
Nahal Besor, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted west of
Nahal Besor (License No. S-182/2010), prior to tree planting. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was performed by E. Aladjem and A. Freiberg.
Kabul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the ancient
village nucleus of Kabul in the western Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-5956;
map ref. 22015-7/75249-50), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Zidan, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), A
Peretz (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection), A. Berlin
(identification of imported pottery), R. Shafir (pottery restoration) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, ‘En Ya‘al
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En
Ya'al ('En Ya'el) along the north bank of Nahal Refa'im (Permit No. A-6096;
map ref. NIG 21665-700/62790-900), in the wake of damage to antiquities
caused while improving the drainage in the streambed. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by I. Barashi Co., was
directed by R. Avner. T. Winter studied the glass finds, I.C. Freestone
studied the chemical composition of a glass chunk and T.Z. Ariel studied the
coins. The excavation revealed building remains and pottery-kiln debris
dating from the time of the second temple to the fifth century CE. These can
be associated with the nearby remains of a villa and a pottery kiln
(Weksler-Bdolah 2007).
‘En Ya‘al (Naḥal Refa'im): Roman Villa (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En
Ya'al ('En Ya'el) along the north bank of Nahal Refa'im (Permit No. A-6096;
map ref. NIG 21665-700/62790-900), in the wake of damage to antiquities
caused while improving the drainage in the streambed. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by I. Barashi Co., was
directed by R. Avner. T. Winter studied the glass finds, I.C. Freestone
studied the chemical composition of a glass chunk and T.Z. Ariel studied the
coins. The excavation revealed building remains and pottery-kiln debris
dating from the time of the second temple to the fifth century CE. These can
be associated with the nearby remains of a villa and a pottery kiln
(Weksler-Bdolah 2007).
Khirbat El-Hawarit (Nabi Iliya)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In August 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the Nabi Iliya
Makam (Shrine of the Prophet Iliya) on the northern slopes of Khirbat
El-Hawarit (Permit No. A-7188; map ref. 269650/793460). The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Assis
(photography), was the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and a group of
laborers from Buq'ata .
Nahariyya, Remez Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

In September 2014 a trial excavation was conducted in a lot at 25 Remez
Street in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-7211; map ref. 208860-75/767570-90; Fig.
1), prior to the construction of a new residential building. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ling and Koren families, was directed by Y. Lerer (photography), with the
assistance of B. Zidan (administration), J. Gosker (area supervision,
surveying and drafting), D. Porotzki (plan) and laborers from Majd al-Krum.
‘En Tut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En Tut
(Permit No. A-7207; map ref. 204303-444/723772-848; Fig. 1) 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. Hater (photography), with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), K. Sa'id and M. Masarwa (IAA Haifa district).
Dabburiya, Har Devora, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During December 2005, a survey was conducted in Dabburiya village, on
the eastern and southern fringes of Har Devora (Permit No. A-4603; map ref.
23388-460/73310-67), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was performed by
B. Hanna, W. Atrash and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Tel Kison
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted north
of Tel Kison (Tell Keisan; Permit No. A-4638; map ref. 21400-25/75340-50),
as a result of damage caused to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Electric Company Ltd., was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Smithline
(field photography), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), G. Finkielsztejn (amphora stamps), H. Khalaily (flint artifacts)
and E.J. Stern (late period pottery). A preliminary report of this
excavation has been published (HA-ESI 120). However, due to unforeseeable
reasons, the final report of this excavation appears hereafter.
Bet Dagan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on Rehov
Ha-Tamar in Bet Dagan (Permit No. A-6363; map ref. 18376-81/65618-24; Fig.
1), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands
Administration, was directed by A. Dayan, with the assistance of C. Sa'id,
L. Talmi, A. 'Azab, S. Yihielov, F. Volynsky, D. Barkan and M. Ajami (area
supervision), Y. Amrani and A. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and M.
Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Eshed and Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), D. Golan (preliminary inspections), A. Gorzalczany
(safety), H. Torge (pottery reading), Y. Levy and M. Shiff.
Yoqne‘am, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a survey was conducted in Yoqne'am (License No.
S-296/2011; map ref. 20650-1045/72670-937), prior to preparing a master
building plan for the city. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Interior, was
directed by Y. Tepper (field photography), with the assistance of A. Shapiro
(GPS and plans), G.B. Jaffe and F. Abu Zidan (surveying) and O. Marder
(flint artifacts).
Kafr Sabt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During August 2001 a trial excavation was conducted in Kafr Sabt (Permit
No. A-3480*; map ref. NIG 2417/7389; OIG 1917/2389), after damage was caused
to antiquities while digging a channel for placing cables. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Matav Company, was
directed by D. Syon, assisted by Y. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying) and E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory).
Or ‘Aqiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in the northern
neighborhood of Or 'Aqiva (Permit Nos. A-5714, A-6036; map ref.
192275-672/713458-4401), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by A.S. Sa'id, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer and R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), P.
Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Mount Ziyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a small trial excavation was conducted in the
courtyard of the Franciscan cloister (Permit No. A-6365; map ref.
22179/63098; Figs. 1, 2), as part of extensive conservation measures being
carried out in the David's Tomb compound. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Re'em, with the assistance
of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), A. Rosenblum (conservation director), N. Zak and Y.
Abraham (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), E.J. Stern
(pottery reading), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and the staff of the IAA
Jerusalem Region.
Naḥal ‘Ashan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in June 2000 in Nahal 'Ashan (Permit
No. A-3352; map ref. NIG 17789-810/57800-15; OIG 12789-800/07800-15), prior
to digging a drainage channel. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y.Y. Baumgarten, assisted by H. Lavi
(administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amit David
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, a trial excavation was conducted at Et-Taiyiba
(Permit No. A-3546; map ref. 24220/72340; see HA-ESI 120), in the wake of
exposing ancient remains while digging a sewer line. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Gilboa' Regional Council, was directed by K. Covello-Paran, with the
assistance of A. Mokary (area supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), E.J. Stern, D. Avshalom-Gorni and S.
Gabrieli (ceramics), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), C. Hersch (drawing of
incense shovel), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.
Syon (numismatics).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe
Yereq neighborhood in Lod (Permit No. A-6411; map ref. 190776-93/651641-59),
prior to the construction of a private residence. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Bassam
Abu-Sa'aloq, was directed by D. Masarwa (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin (surveying
and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Re'em and A. Gorzalczany (guidance), H.
Torge (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Kabul (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
eastern part of Kabul (Permit No. A-5758; map ref. 220519-27/752452-60; Fig.
1), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), N. Getzov (ceramics), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and
I. Ktalav (mollusks).
Be’er Ora, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a survey was conducted in the 'Arava, east and
northeast of Be'er Ora (License No. S-294/2011; map ref.
197306-200410/401761-6230), prior to devising a plan to protect against
flooding in Nahal Raham. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Airports Authority, was
carried out by Y. Haimi (field photography), with the assistance of S. Gal
(GPS).
Bir Hadaj, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey was conducted in the area of the Bedouin
settlement Bir Hadaj, c. 2 km south of Qibbuz Revivim (License No.
S-272/2011; map ref. 17292-355/54750-820), prior to establishing an
industrial zone. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Abu Basma Regional Council, was performed
by Y. Haimi (field photography), with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a small salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the center of Kafr Kanna (Permit No.
A-6536; map ref. 231842/738554), in the wake of discovering archaeological
remains in trial trenches. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying), Y. Shmidov (drafting) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Horbat Mador, Be’eri Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a survey was conducted in the Be'eri Forest (License
No. S-299/2011; map ref. 146456-50810/588958-92090), prior to planting
trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was performed by Y. Haimi
(field photography), with the assistance of G. Seriy, S. Talis, V. Carmel,
A. Freiberg, E. Aladjem and Y. Radashkovsky (survey) and S. Gal (GPS).
Hadera
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southern side of the Hadera cemetery (Permit No. A-6451; map ref.
193399-407/704082-90), in the wake of damaging ancient remains when
installing a water pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mē Hadera
Corporation, was directed by M. Masarwa (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and N. Zak (drafting).
Nahal Bitron, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a survey was conducted in the 'Arava along
Highway 90, in the section between Km 125 and Km 153 (License No.
S-314/2011; map ref. 224206-6770/524276-36813), prior to widening the road.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was carried out by Y. Haimi
(field photography) and S. Talis, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Nahal Zin, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a survey was conducted in Nahal Zin, west of
Mizpe Ramon (License No. S-214/2010; map ref. 175262-80800/507000-10100),
prior to development. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by A. Deutsch, was performed by Y.
Haimi, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
‘Elabbon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on the western
slope of the village 'Elabbon (Permit No. A-6528; map ref.
237683-709/749664-86), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by J. Gosker (field
photography), with the assistance of D. Avshalom-Gorni, G. Cinamon and Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), E.J. Stern and N. Getzov
(pottery consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Tiberias.
Tel Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in September 2000 along the railroad
track, east of Tel Yavne (Permit No. A-3293*; map ref. NIG 17645/64140; OIG
12645/14140). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by O. Sion, assisted by A. Hajian and E. Belashov (surveying and
drafting) and I. Lidsky (drawing).
Miẓpe Ramon (North), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a survey was conducted north of Mizpe Ramon (License
No. S-298/2011; map ref. 1812-22/5040-8), prior to the construction of a
solar energy farm. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Energix Renewable Energies
Company, Ltd., was performed by Y. Haimi (field photography), with the
assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
‘`En Yahav, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a survey was conducted in the 'Arava along
Highway 90, in the section between Km 125 and Km 153 (License No.
S-313/2011; map ref. 216764-20768/489181-507676), prior to widening the
road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was performed by Y.
Haimi (field photography) and D. Nahlieli, with the assistance of S. Gal
(GPS).
Jerusalem, Rehavia
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on Abarban'el
Street in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6479; map ref.
220493/631420; Fig. 1), in the wake of quarrying evidence discovered prior
to construction of a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), V. Pirsky and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and S. Itkis
(drafting). Thanks are also due to B. Touri who recognized the special
nature of the site, S. Weksler-Bdolah, Y. Tsafrir and D. Gil (geology).
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Chalaf Ortal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, an antiquities inspection for the purpose of
overseeing the exposure of bedrock near Bet Ha-Hayyal (the Soldier's House)
was conducted in Jerusalem (map ref. 219568/632311; Fig. 1), prior to
enlarging the building. The exposure, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Ha-Aguda Lema'an Ha-Hayyal (the
Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers), was carried out by A.
Wiegmann and O. Khalaf (surveying and photography), M. Gamlieli and Y.
Kogan, with the assistance of O. Raviv (stone restoration), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tel Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Yehud, in
the center of the town (Permit No. A-6412; map ref. 189497-603/659633-759;
Fig. 1), after ancient remains were discovered in probe trenches prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Lugano Yehud Project, was directed by Y.
Arbel, with the assistance of Y. Elisha (area supervision), E. Bachar and Y.
Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (find drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), N. Agha (archaeozoology) and S. Yehielov, H. Torge, A. de
Vincenz, E. Yannai and Y. Gorin-Rosen.
En ‘Adaya (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During June 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in a dolmen that was
damaged during earthmoving work at ‘En ‘Adaya (South), in the eastern part
of the Zangariya village, on the northern side of Ramat Korazim (Permit No.
A-3649*; map ref. NIG 25480/76255; OIG 20480/26255). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Housing
and Construction, was directed by N. Getzov. Surveying, drafting and
photography were performed by the author. Many thanks are extended to Y.
Stepansky who provided much information about the site.
Rehovot, Khirbat Deiran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at the antiquities
site of Khirbat Diran, at the Smilansky School in Rehovot (Permit No.
A-6474; map ref. 182624-54/644817-59; Fig. 1) prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Rehovot municipality, was directed by F. Volynsky, with
the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Kunin
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), N. Zak (drafting) and P.
Gendelman (ceramics).
Nahal Gemila, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
region of Nahal Gemila-Ma'on Junction (License No. S-104/2009; map ref.
14925-5000/58335-400; Fig. 1), prior to forestation. The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was performed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel and D. Varga (GPS).