bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jerusalem, the Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at 5 Misgav Lidakh
Street in the Jewish Quarter (Permit No. A-5145; map ref. NIG 22203/63153;
OIG 17203/13153; Fig. 1), in the wake of lowering floor levels in a private
house. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Mrs. A. Kremintski, was directed by R. Avner,
with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), V. Pirsky and D. Porotsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Avissar (ceramics), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass)
and C. Hersch (glass drawing).
Jerusalem, Ramat Raḥel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birkenfeld Michal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Crouvi Onn
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Rahel
(Permit No. A-4776; map ref. NIG 221392-414/629000-038; OIG
171392-414/129000-038), in the wake of construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
'Shikun 'Ovdim' construction company, was directed by O. Barzilai
(photography) and M. Birkenfeld, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (section
drawing), O. Crouvi (geology), M. Smilansky (flint drawings) and O. Marder
and A.M. Buler (comments on paper).
Tel Tanim (Tell el-Wawiyat) (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsioni Gil
Published: December 2024

During September–October 2000 the northern boundary of the salvage
excavation that was conducted a year before by A. Musco (License No.
B-144/1999) was excavated at the western foot of Tel Tanim (Tell el-Wawiyat;
License No. B-219/00*; map ref. NIG 25562–5/79095–6; OIG 20562–5/29095–6).
The excavation was expanded to enable the clarification of the stratigraphy.
The excavation, on behalf of the Recanati Institute of Maritime Studies of
the University of Haifa and the Archaeological Engineering Services (AES)
Company, Ltd. and financed by the Development and Infrastructure Company,
Ltd, was directed by G. Tsioni.
Jerusalem, the Western Wall Plaza Excavations, 2005–2009
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

Large-scale archaeological excavations were conducted from 2005 to 2009
in the northwestern part of the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem (Permit Nos.
A-4604, A-4710, A-5002, A-5432, A-5568; map ref. NIG 22219-20/63155-58; OIG
17219-20/13155-58; Figs. 1, 2). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and initiated and underwritten by the Western
Wall Heritage Foundation, were directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah and A. Onn,
with the assistance of B. Ouahnouna, S. Kisilevitz, L. Shilov, P. Betzer and
I. Zilberbod (area supervision), Y. Ohayon, R. Abu Ta'a, A. Gavri'eli and E.
Bahar (administration), B. Ajami (safety inspection), V. Essman, M. Kipnis,
M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv, A. Peretz and S.
Weksler-Bdolah (field photography), D. Gahali and P. Partush of Skyview
Company (baloon photography), N. Zak and I. Berin (drafting, final plans),
C. Amit and M. Sulzberger (studio photography), R. Vinitsky, Y. Kupershmidt
and G. Beiner (metallurgical laboratory), O. Raviv and R. Vinitsky (stone
and bone laboratory), Y. Bukengolts and A. Ganor (pottery restoration), D.
Wineblatt (pottery, stone and glass drawing). Additional scholars who
participate in the processing of finds and publication include Z. Greenhut
(Iron Age pottery), R. Rosenthal-Heginbottom (Roman and Byzantine pottery),
M. Avissar (Islamic and Ottoman pottery), Y. Gorin-Rosen, T. Winter, N.
Katsnelson and B. Ouahnouna (glass vessels), G. Bijovsky and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics Roman period), R. Kool (numismatics later periods), L. Di Segni
(bread seals), B. Sass (epigraphy), T. Ornan (glyptography), D. Weinstoub
(grafitto on pottery vessels), B. Brandl and S. Kisilevitz (bone objects),
R. Kletter (Iron Age figurines), K. Cytryn (frescoes), L. Horowitz
(archaeozoology), Y. Goren (micromorphologic analyses), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), G. Stiebel and A. Lester (metallic artifacts), D. Gil
(geology) and O. Peleg (architectural elements from the Roman period). The
excavations were conducted with the aid of c. 60 laborers from the IAA and a
manpower company. Preliminary conservation of the architectural remains was
carried out by the IAA Conservation Department, headed by G. Ivanovski and
A. van Zaiden, who also studied construction methods. Thanks are extended to
the Western Wall Heritage Foundation and its director M. (Solly) Eliav, as
well as to H. Kanari, R. Kutchmark, O. Cohen, Shoham Galnor Engineering Co.,
Ltd and Mr. Y. Sandetch, Ashmar Co., Ltd, E. Stekel and R. Marziyano for all
the technical assistance rendered throughout the excavation.
Kefar Shemaryahu, Survey along a section of Highway 2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a survey was conducted along the railroad track and
a section of Highway 2, between Gelilot and Hof Ha-Sharon Interchange
(Permit No.; map ref. NIG 18250-420/67385-8100; OIG 13250-420/17385-8100),
prior to changes in the course of the railroad track and widening the road.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railways Authority and the Department of Public
Works, was directed by Y. Dagan, L. Barda (GPS) and D. Barkan.
Ha-Gosherim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During December 2007-January 2008, a limited trial excavation was
conducted at the Ha-Gosherim site (Permit No. A-5323; map ref. NIG
2585/7923; OIG 2085/2923), prior to the installation of an electric pole.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by N. Getzov, with the assistance of A. Grishna (field registration), Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), E. Bron (preliminary
inspections), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), D. Syon (numismatics) and M.
Hartal (guidance).
El-Burj
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
El-Burj (Permit No. A-4847; map ref. NIG 19071-86/59429-46; OIG
14071-86/09429-46), in the wake of paving Highway 358 from Shomeriyya to
Moshav Sheqef. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by I. Peretz and P. Nahshoni (photography, Area A supervision),
with the assistance of A. Freiberg (Area B supervision), H. Lavi and Y.
Ohayon (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit
(studio photography), O. Shorr (restoration), C. Hersch (drawing of finds),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), R. Kool (numismatics) and D. Varga, Y. Israel and Y.
Baumgarten of the IAA southern region.
Ḥorbat Ḥumra (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Humra (Dhahrat el-Humraiya; Permit No. A-4616; map ref. NIG
17538-44/64851-62; OIG 12538-44/14851-62), prior to the installation of a
water pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Water Company, was directed by E.
Yannai (photography; find drawing in the field), with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), N. Zak (drafting) and M. Ajami, F. Volinsky and D.
Barkan of the IAA central district.
Ḥorbat Siv, Survey of Northern Sharon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During September 2002, a survey was conducted west of the Shuweika
village and east of Qibbuz Bahan (Permit No. A-3736; map ref. NIG
20240-434/69410-520; OIG 15240-434/19410-520), 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 and L. Barda (GPS).
Ṭabḥa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During January 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at the church of
the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes near the Benedictine monastery
(Permit No. A-5585; map ref. NIG 251693-773/753200-231; OIG
201693-773/253200-231), prior to the expansion of the monastery. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the German Association of the Holy Land, was directed by H.
Bron, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting).
Bet She’an, Shikun Alef
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in Shikun Alef in
Bet She'an (Permit No. A-3949; map ref. NIG 2466/7125; 0IG 1966/2125), in
the wake of exposing antiquities while digging foundations for construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by W. Atrash, with the assistance of D. Avshalom (administration), T.
Meltsen (surveying), D. Sandhouse (ceramics), A. Pikovski (pottery drawing)
and D. Syon (numismatics).
Midrakh ‘Oz, Khirbat el-Khishash, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2006 and 2007, two archaeological surveys were
conducted at Khirbat el-Khishash (Permit Nos. A-4775, A-5090; map ref. NIG
21495-550/72270-337; OIG 16495-550/22270-337), prior to expanding Moshav
Midrakh 'Oz. The surveys, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Yair Rahamim and Peled Klein Companies,
were directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of F. Abu Zidan and A.
Shapiro (GPS), M. Zoabi (antiquities inspection) and J. Neguer and R. Abu
Diab (mosaics).
Tell Qasile (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2007, a trial excavation was conducted west of
Tell Qasile (Permit No. A-4995; map ref. NIG 180175-238/667605-60; OIG
130175-238/167605-60), following the discovery of antiquities during a
preliminary inspection by E. Jakoel and M. Mulokandov, prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Kokhav Ha-Tsafon Project, was directed by
A. Glick, with the assistance of E. Jakoel (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Naḥal Beẓet II
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2003, an excavation was conducted at Nahal
Bezet II (Permit No. A-4010; map ref. NIG 213952-214091/774458-575; OIG
163952-164091/274458-575). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by O. Marder, with the assistance of
A. Dadoush and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline (field photography), N. Getzov
(pottery), I. Milevski (groundstones), O. Barzilai (flints), L. Zeiger and
M. Smilansky (flint drawing), N. Marom (archaeozoology) and workmen from
Kafr Manda and Nazareth. Further assistance was provided by Y. Lerer, E.
Stern and D. Barshad of the IAA northern region.
Lod, the Anglican Church
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, an excavation was conducted in the western courtyard
of the Anglican Church compound in Lod (Permit No. A-5080; map ref. NIG
19056/65115; OIG 14056/15115), in the wake of damage to ancient remains
caused by a pit dug by mechanical equipment. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Arfad
Association, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), D. Porotsky and E. Belashov (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), K. Cytryn-Silverman (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and laborers provided by the Brick Manpower Company.
Rishon Le-Ẓiyyon Sand Dunes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in
the Rishon Le-Ziyyon sand dunes, west of the Nobel Prize Winners
neighborhood (Permit No. A-3982; map ref. NIG 177676-703/653346-78; OIG
127676-703/153346-78), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Arbel, with the
assistance of M. Mulokandov (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Yannai (pottery reading), Y. Rowan (flint tools) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sulam
(Permit No. A-5220; map ref. NIG 23166/72348; OIG 18166/22348; HA-ESI 118,
HA-ESI 120), prior to replacing lighting poles. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Electric Company, was directed by E. Amos, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), M. Hartal
(scientific guidance), E.J. Stern (ceramics), H. Tahan (drawing) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Netanya (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, a systematic gathering of flint artifacts was
conducted at prehistoric sites in the southern part of Netanya (Permit No.
A-4692; map ref. NIG 18469-516/68657-704; OIG 13469-516/18657-704), which
were identified during the course of a survey prior to construction. The
gathering, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was done by P.
Spivak, with the assistance of O. Marder (scientific guidance), M. Smilanski
(flint drawings) and A. 'Azab.
Tel Nagila (east)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer
Published: December 2024

During December 2006-January 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted
c. 400 m southeast of Tel Nagila (Permit No. A-4974; map ref. NIG
17715-30/60068-85; OIG 12715-30/10068-85), after ancient artifacts were
discovered in an antiquities inspection, prior to the installation of a gas
pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Gas Line Company, was
directed by H. Khalaily and O. Marder, with the assistance of H. Lavi and Y.
Lender (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), I. Gil'ad and P. Fabian
(consultation) and G. Mazor, I. Milevski and D. Varga.
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at Sulam (Tel
Shunem; Permit No. A-4973; map ref. NIG 23166/72348; OIG 18166/22348; HA-ESI
118, HA-ESI 120), in the wake of exposing ancient remains during the
building of a house. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E. Amos (surveying and photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), N. Getzov (guidance) and H. Tahan
(drawing).
Yafo, the Qishle
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, salvage excavations were conducted at the old police
compound (the Qishle) by the Clock Tower Square in Yafo (Permit No. A-5651;
map ref. NIG 177056-154/662605-667; OIG 127056-154/162605-667). The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Orchidea Hotel Group, were directed by Y. Arbel, with
the assistance of L. Talmi and D. Golan (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. de Vincenz (ceramics consultation), R. Kool (numismatics)
and K. Rafael (metal finds).
Ashdod, the Southern Shore
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During December 2006-January 2007, a trial excavation was conducted
along the southern shore of Ashdod (Permit No. A-4989; map ref. NIG
163675-850/630830-60; OIG 113675-850/130830-60), prior to the construction
of a pumping facility. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ashdod Development Company,
was directed by P. Nahshoni, with the assistance of S. Talis (area
supervision and data computation), H. Lavi and Y. Lender (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), A. Ganor (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography)
and laborers from Qiryat Gat and Ashqelon.
Melilot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at the Melilot
site (Permit No. A-5135; map ref. NIG 1615/5878; OIG 1115/0878), following
the discovery of archaeological remains in probe trenches that were dug
along the planned route of the Be'er Sheva'-Netivot railroad track. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by P. Nahshoni,
with the assistance of Y. Lender (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), the
Sky View Company (aerial photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and
laborers from Rahat.
Ẓur Natan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at Zur Natan
(Permit No. A-5289; map ref. NIG 201114-42/683093-118; OIG
151114-42/183093-118), prior to the construction of a residential building.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the property owner, was directed by H. Torge, with the
assistance of E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration) and T. Meltsen
and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting).
Tel Shor (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted north of
Tel Shor, in the western Jezre'el Valley (Permit No. A-5208; map ref. NIG
21552-691/72850-932; OIG 16552-691/22850-932), prior to laying a railroad
track. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by
E. Yannai, with the assistance of V. Shlomi and A. Najar (area supervision),
Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying), A.
Shapiro (GPS) , H. Smithline (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing),
A. Golani (beads, jewelry and bone artifacts) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics
and seal impressions).
‘Enot Nisanit (Ha-Yogev Junction)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at 'Enot
Nisanit (Tepper 2007), near Ha-Yogev Junction (Permit No. A-6584; map ref.
216918-7600/721810-2443), prior to the widening of Highway 66. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel National Roads Company, Ltd., was directed by Y.
Tepper (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), M. Peleg and Z. Horowitz (area supervision), N. Distenfeld
(working at heights), R. Mishayev, M. Kahan and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), R. Liran (restoration), A. Keinan (safety), L. Weinblum
(computing), A. Shapiro (GPS and geological consultation), K. Covello-Paran
(pottery analysis), N. Agha (fauna), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), O.
Barzilai, N. Getzov, I. Milevski, E. Galili, B. Rosen, O. Marder, D.
Rosenberg and Y. Garfinkel (prehistory), D. Bar Yosef (paleontology), E.
Sass (geology), A. Burg (hydrology), N. Greenbaum (geomorphology) and H.
Aharon, Y. Bibas and C. Amit (studio photography).
Jerusalem, Arzei Ha-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oz Liat ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Jerusalem
neighborhood of Arzei Ha-Bira (Permit No. A-6771; map ref.
221469-82/633102-16), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the CBD Star
Management Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Wiegmann, with the assistance
of L. Oz (archeological inspection), N. Nahama (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography), Y. Shmidov and V. Essman (surveying and drafting), D.
Sandhouse (ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), S. Al-'Amlah (metal
detection), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and C. Hersch (drawing of finds).
Ẓippori (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Moshav Zippori
(Permit No. A-6894; map ref. 226621-58/738872-908), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by A. Segal, was directed by Y. Gur (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), W. Atrash
(scientific guidance and pottery reading), R. Mishayev and M. Cohen
(surveying and drafting) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Ramla, Shimshon Ha-Gibor Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on Shimshon Ha-Gibor
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6815; map ref. 184403-7393/648197-206) after
ancient remains were damaged while digging a trench to install a water
pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ramla Water Corporation, was directed by R.
Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov (drafting), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Ramat Yishay (Permit
No. A-6768; map ref. 216248-50/734467-71), prior to the construction of a
residential building. The excavation, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by W. Atrash and B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), L. Liran (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), Y. Bibas
(field photography), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Ḥuqoq – 2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Grey Matthew ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spigel Chad ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Coussens Brian ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Britt Karen
Published: December 2024

From 20 May to 20 June, 2013, the second season of excavations was
conducted at Horbat Huqoq (henceforth Huqoq) in Eastern Galilee (License No.
G-2/2013; map ref. 245198/754556; Magness 2012; Magness et al. 2013). The
excavation was undertaken and underwritten by the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brigham Young University (Utah), Trinity University
(Texas), the University of Oklahoma and the University of Toronto (Canada).
Additional funding was provided by Dumbarton Oaks; The Foundation for
Biblical Archaeology (S. Bishop); Judea Reform Congregation of Durham, NC;
and private donors. The excavation was directed by J. Magness, with the
assistance of S. Kisilevitz (assistant director), M. Golan (administration),
C. Spigel and M. Grey (area supervisors), T. De'adle (consultant on the
modern village), B. Coussens (assistant area supervisor), J. Bucko
(surveying), J. Haberman (field photography), M. Robinson-Mohr
(registration), D. Schindler (ceramics), K. Britt (mosaics), H. Greenfield
and J. Beller (faunal remains), C. Swan (glass), N. Elkins (numismatics), P.
Flesher (computer data), R. Mohr (drawing), S. Pirsky (drafting), O. Cohen
(site conservation), N. Livesey (educational director) and M. Lavie
(cleaning and conservation of artifacts). The volunteers consisted of
undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S.A. and Canada.
Tell Sheikh ‘Ali
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In September 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Tell
Sheikh 'Ali (Permit No. A-6864; map ref. 262140-234/754267-309; Fig. 1),
after ancient remains were damaged during earthworks. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Kinneret Drainage Authority, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the
assistance of W. Atrash (scientific guidance), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
H. Tahan (drawing of finds), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and laborers from
Tiberias.
Tel Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

In November 2011-February 2012, an excavation was conducted along the
southern fringes of Tel Azor (Permit No. A-6308; map ref.
181668-700/659092-133; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
P. Nahum Company, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of O. Segal,
A. Tahan, M. Hatar and A. Golani (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz
(photography). R. Berin (drafting), P. Gendelman (identification of
Byzantine and Islamic ceramics), J. Neguer and R. Abu-Diab (conservation and
transfer of mosaic) and the assistance of Y. Levi, M. Ajami and the
contractor.
Nahal Dudai’m, Mishmar Ha-Negev Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

In June 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region of
Nahal Pehar and Nahal Dudai'm, west of Highway 40 (License No. S-43/2008;
map ref. 17800-980/58200-600), prior to preparing the ground for planting
trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem, with
the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Umm Tuba in
southeast Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6741; map ref. 626215/221800; Fig. 1),
prior to private construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ibrahim Abu-Tir, was directed
by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drawing), A. Peretz (field
photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), Y. Rapuano, R. Bar-Natan and
B. Dolinka (ceramics), T. Winter (glass), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (drawing), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit (studio photography) and B. Touri
(antiquities inspection prior to the excavation).
Ḥorbat Ḥuqoq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

In December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted northwest of
Kibbutz Huqoq, on the western fringes of Horbat Huqoq (Kh. Yakuk; Permit No.
A-6359; map ref 245125/754750), prior to widening Highway 65. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel National Roads Company, Ltd., was directed by E.
Dalali-Amos (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), Sky Balloon (aerial photography) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Bene Beraq, El-Waqf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2005, a trial excavation was conducted in the western
part of the Bene Beraq site, el-Waqf, located within the precincts of the
adjutancy military base in Ramat Gan (Permit No. A-4489; map ref. NIG
18335-6/66586-8; OIG 13335-6/16586-8), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by D. Golan, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading),
R. Gat (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and E. Yannai, L. Rauchberger, D. Barkan and M. Ajami
(consultation).
Jerusalem, Muristan in the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, a trial excavation was conducted in the Muristan area
of the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4211; map ref. NIG 221885/631635;
OIG 171885/131635), prior to renovating a shop. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by property
owner A. El-'Azim Wazwaz was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of
V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. De'adle and B. Touri
(field assistance), C. Amit (studio photography) and C. Hersch and I. Lidski
(finds drawing).
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted along the southern
slope of Tell el-Ful (Permit No. A-4515; map ref. NIG 22187-91/63642-46; OIG
17187-91/13642-46; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jerusalem Municipality's Department of Construction, was directed by Z.
'Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and B. Touri.
Tel Te’o
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, a trial excavation was conducted along the eastern
fringes of Tel Te'o (Permit No. A-5053; map ref. NIG 253590/781657; OIG
203590/281657), prior to development work. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Abu Hamid, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Parod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Damati Emanuel
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2000, the 'En Parod aqueduct was documented
and cleaned (Permit No. A-3304; central map ref. NIG 2404/7604; OIG
1904/2604), prior to widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of
Public Works, was directed by E. Damati (photography), with the assistance
of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying).
Ḥorbat Ṭirat Ṭamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tahan-Rosen Hagit
Published: December 2024

During November 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Tirat Tamra (Permit No. A-3518; map ref. NIG 216240-45/750835-40; OIG
166240-45/250835-40). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by H. Tahan, with the assistance of A. Thatcher
(area supervision), V. Essman (surveying), A. Hajian (drafting), E.J. Stern
(pottery reading) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds).
Tel Gishron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2006, a trial excavation was conducted west of
Moshav Menuha (Permit No. A-4743; map ref. NIG 178235-63/618590-635; OIG
128235-63/118590-631), prior to the installation of a national gas pipeline.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Natural Gas Line Company, Ltd., was directed by
P. Nahshoni, with the assistance of E. Aladjem (area supervision), H. Lavi
(administration) and V. Pirsky (surveying). Additional assistance was
rendered by I. Peretz, K. Golan and D. Varga.
Ẓefat, Tet-Zayin Street (Zawiyat Banât Hamîd)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Damati Emanuel
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Tet-Zayin Street in Zefat (Permit No. A-3762*; map ref. NIG 24657/76316; OIG
19657/26316), in the wake of installing pipes. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Administration for the Development of Infrastructure and Tourism in Zefat,
was directed by E. Damati (photography), assisted by A. Shapiro (surveying).
Tiberias, Promenade Garden
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Promenade Garden in Tiberias (Permit No. A-4608; map ref. NIG
25115-9/74370-7; OIG 20115-9/24370-7), following the discovery of building
remains. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Government Tourism Corporation, was
directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying) and H.
Tahan (pottery drawing).
Shomeriyya, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, an archaeological survey was conducted in the area
northwest of Shomeriyya (Permit No. A-5011; map ref. NIG 18865/59360; OIG
13865/09360), prior to expanding the settlement. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rural
Building Administration of the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by F. Sonntag and N.S. Paran, with the assistance of S. Gal (map
preparation).
Ḥorbat Mesar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ariel Donald T. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During March and August 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted along
the southwestern fringes of the Meisar village (Permit No. A-3602; map ref.
NIG 204125-50/70556-8; OIG 154125-50/20556-8). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Menashe
Regional Council, was directed by K. Sa'id, with the assistance of A. Hajian
and V. Essman (surveying), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), O.
Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (drawing of pottery and glass vessels),
N. Katsnelson (glass finds) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, the Western Wall Plaza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During June 1998, a small-scale salvage excavation was conducted along
the bedrock cliff that rises west of the Temple Mount and the Western Wall
plaza (Permit No. A-2883; map ref. NIG 22220/63150; OIG 17220/13150), prior
to the construction of a staircase, linking the prayer plaza with the Jewish
Quarter. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the East Jerusalem Development Company, was
directed by Y. Baruch and D. Weiss, with the assistance of G. Kotovsky (area
supervision), A. abu-Jarbiyya (administration), M. Kunin, E. Belashov, V.
Essman and I. Watkin (surveying), S. Mandrea (field photography), T.
Kornfeld (drawing of architectural elements), R. Elberger (conservation), E.
Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), C. Hersch (drawing of pottery and small
finds), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘Ami‘ad Quarry, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, a survey was conducted in the 'Ami'ad Quarry
(Permit No. A-4036; map ref. NIG 24670-750/75775-815; OIG
19670-750/25775-815), prior to enlargement. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Kefar Gil'adi
Quarries, was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of L. Yihye and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Tell Qasile (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Tell Qasile West (Permit No. A-4086; map ref. NIG 180395-456/667640-697; OIG
130395-456/167640-697), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Africa-Israel Company, which rendered much help during fieldwork, was
directed by A. Glick, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and E.
Yannai, E. Ayalon and E. Ayash (consultation).
Jerusalem, Ṣur Bahir, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During February 2005, an archaeological survey was conducted in the Sur
Bahir neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4390; map ref. NIG
22250-370/62560-640; OIG 17250-370/12560-640), prior to the preparation of a
master plan for construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the residents of the neighborhood,
was performed by Y. Dagan, L. Barda (GPS) and Z. 'Adawi.
Tel ‘Eton (South), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendler Semyon
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a survey was conducted in a region south of Tel
'Eton (Permit No. A-5012; map ref. NIG 1930-40/5976-96; OIG
1430-40/0976-96), where the settlement Mirsham-Neta is slated to be built.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by E.
Aladjem and S. Gendler, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Modi‘in (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During December 2000 an excavation was conducted in ‘Mitham Ha-Shimshni’
in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-3353*; map ref. NIG 2004–6/6455–69; OIG
1504–6/1455–69). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of E. Levi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and C. Amit (photography).
Jerusalem, Nebi ‘Akasha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, De‘adle Tawfik
Published: December 2024

During May 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Nebi 'Akasha mosque on Strauss Street in Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-3923; map ref. NIG 2207-8/6325-6; OIG 1707-8/1325-6). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by T. De'adle, with the assistance
of T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian (surveying) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Issawiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During April 2003, two burial caves were documented within the Issawiya
village in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3940; Cave A-map ref. NIG 22383/63376,
OIG 17383/13376; Cave B-map ref. NIG 22370/63387, OIG 17370/13387), during
an antiquities inspection prior to construction. The documentation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with
the assistance of G. Sulimany, B. Touri, T. De'adle (assistance in
documenting and surveying), L. Barda (GPS), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Tel Gezer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Reich Ronny
Published: December 2024

During August 2004, an excavation was conducted along the southern
slope of Tel Gezer (License No. G-30/2004; central map ref. NIG 19260/64068,
OIG 14260/14068). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Zinman
Institute of Archaeology of the University of Haifa and underwritten by a
generous contribution from Mr. Sam Turner of the United States, was directed
by R. Reich.
Afiq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at Qibbuz Afiq
in the southern Golan Heights (Permit No. A-4957; map ref. NIG 26625/74237;
OIG 21625/24237), prior to expansion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Dor-El Company,
was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Lavi (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During September 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in Lavi
(East, Permit No. A-4004; map ref. NIG 24265-95/74355-75, OIG
19265-95/24355-75), following earthmoving work for laying a water pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by A. Mokary
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V.
Essman (surveying), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from Nazareth.
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porath Yosef
Published: December 2024

Two carved stones were discovered in January 2003, while conservation
work was carried out on the city wall from the Crusader period in Caesarea.
The stones were examined by Y. Porath, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, with the assistance of N. Davidov (photography) and A. Levit
(drafting).
Gesher 2004
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Susan L.
Published: December 2024

The 2004 season at Gesher (G-37/04; map ref. NIG 252/723; OIG 202/223)
was carried out during July–August 2004. The excavation, on behalf of
Montana State University, with the cooperation of the Israel Exploration
Society, was directed by Susan L. Cohen, assisted by J. Rosenberg
(surveying), as well as W. Wieckowski, E. Christiansen, T. Estrup, D.
Phelps, O. Cannon, and J. Baker. Three students from Montana State
University also participated in the excavations.
Ṭamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Fana Mohammed
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
village of Tamra (Permit No. A-3435; map ref. NIG 23825-6/72640-1; OIG
18825-6/22640-1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by M. Abu Fana, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During April 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of
Ramat Yishay (Permit No. A-3229; map ref. 21620-1/73440-1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the project initiator, was directed by A.
Mokary, with the assistance of B. Hana (surveying) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Khirbat esh-Sheikh Ghazi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat esh
Sheikh Ghazi in Moshav Avi'ezer (Permit No. A-5411; map ref. 202204/620991),
in the wake of a tractor damaging a cave east of the Moshav's southern
expansion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Bardaryan Brothers Company, was directed
by P. Betzer, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (artifact drawing) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Special
thanks are due to D. Amit and E. Eshel for assistance in deciphering the
engraving on the potsherd.
Bet She’an (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted west of
Shikunim Gimel and Daleth in Bet She'an (Permit No. A-4971; map ref. NIG
24618/71265; OIG 19618/21265), in the wake of damage to antiquities during
the installation of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Bet She'an Economic
Company, was directed by W. Atrash, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS) and D. Syon
(photography).