bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Moẓa Taḥtit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

In June-December 2012, salvage excavations were conducted near Moza
Tahtit, in one of the tributaries of Nahal Soreq, near Highway 1 (Permit
Nos. A-6554, A-6581; map ref. 215664/663184; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a sewage line. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and initiated by the Mate Yehuda Regional
Council, were directed by S. Mizrahi, with the assistance of N. Nahama and
R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Wiegmann, N. Shami and Y. Rapuano
(antiquities inspection), A. Peretz (photography), M. Kunin, A. Hajian, Y.
Shmidov and V. Essman (surveying), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), H.
Khalaily, A. Eirikh-Rose, O. Barzilai and Z. Matskevich (prehistoric
consultation) and D. Sandhaus (pottery reading).
Be’er Sheva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In December 2011-January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on
both sides of Yehoshua Hankin Street in Be'er Sheva' (Permit Nos. A-6350,
A-6351; map ref. 180633-778/572256-393; Fig. 1), prior to widening the road.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Be'er Sheva' municipality and the Israel Lands
Administration, was directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of V. Lifshits
, D. Dagan, D. Yegorov and A. Filin (area supervision), Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and the
Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Kafr Kanna (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the center of Kafr Kanna (Permit No.
A-5971; map ref. 232286/738712; Fig. 1), 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), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), A. Shapiro and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), N.
Getzov and Y. Alexandre (pottery advice), and A. Yaroshevich (flint
analysis).
Kafr Kanna, Bet Rimon Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shemer Maayan
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, a trial excavation was conducted near Bet Rimon Junction
in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-7331; map ref. 232739/740930) prior to
construction of an interchange. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Netivei Israel-the National
Transportation Infrastucture Company, Ltd. was directed by M. Shemer with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), Y. Tepper, Y. Alexandre and E. Stern (pottery consultation), Y.
Shmidov and E. Belashov (preparation of plans and publication), K.
Covello-Paran (scientific guidance) and a team of laborers from Kafr Manda.
Tel Ḥaẓor - 2015
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bechar Shlomit
Published: December 2024

The 26th season of the 'Selz Foundation Hazor Excavations in Memory of
Yigael Yadin' (License No. G-20/2015) took place in the months of June-July
2015. The excavations are sponsored by the Philip and Muriel Berman Center
for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and by the
Israel Exploration Society. The 2015 expedition benefited from the financial
assistance of the Selz Foundation (New York), the Edith and Reuben Hecht
Fund (Israel) and individual donors. The excavations were directed by A.
Ben-Tor, and was assisted by S. Bechar (Area M3 supervisor), N. Paz (Area A9
supervisor), H. Shapira (Area M3 assistant supervisor). Additional
assistance was provided by N. Terchov (registration), I. Strand (surveying
and drafting), M. Cimadevilla (field photography), I. Strand and O. Cohen
(restoration), Y. Sfez (wet sieving and picking) and S. Yadid and E.
Ben-Avraham (administration). The expedition numbered some 30 participants
from Canada, South Africa, the U.S., Europe, Australia and Israel. The
excavation, within the Tel Hazor National Park, was conducted with the full
cooperation of the National Parks Authority. The expedition members lodged
at Kibbutz Gonen.
Nahal ‘Aleqet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kobrin Federico
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2015 a trial excavation was conducted south of Lahavim
(Permit No. A-7393; map ref. 181250-67/585353-493), prior to enlarging the
community. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Lands Authority, was directed by F.
Kobrin, with the assistance of M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting).
Bet She’an, Tell Iztabba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Horowitz Zach ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In June 2005 and April-May 2008, two trial excavations were conducted
on the western side of Tel Iztabba (Permit Nos. A-4495, A-5413; map ref.
247099-130/712920-40, 247050-62/712840-50 respectively), prior to the
expansion of the Quality Furniture Ovnish Shalom Company Ltd., and to clear
parking space for the Ben Haim building-materials warehouse. The
excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by
W. Atrash (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline (studio photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and Z.
Horowitz (ceramics).
Lod, the Lod Mosaic
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2009 and September 2014-January 2015, excavations were
conducted at the site of the Roman mosaic in Lod, on Ha-Halutz, Yasmin and
Struma Streets in the Newe Yaraq neighborhood, west of Highway 40 and
Ginnaton Junction, and several hundred meters south of Tel Lod (Permit Nos.
A-5685, A-7096; map ref. 19099/65140), prior to the construction of a
visitors center. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shelby White and Leon Levy
Foundation, were directed by M. Avissar and A. Gorzalczany, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), H. Torgë (area
supervision and ceramics), U. 'Ad (area supervision and computing), E.
Jakoel and Y. Elisha (area supervision), P. Gendelman (pottery), A. Peretz,
N. Dudov and A. Fadida (field photography), R. Talgam (artistic analysis of
the mosaics), E. Hemo and M. Ratner (visitor center planning), H. Katz
(exhibition planning), S. Rosenberg (fresco conservation), Sky View Company
(aerial photography), L. Weinblum (computing) and D. Na'amani (logistics).
Additional assistance was provided by Y. Levi, A. Azab and A. Shadman
(Israel Antiquities Authority), Z. Weiss (Hebrew University), E. Ayalon
(Eretz-Israel Museum), and R. Shoef and H. Berger (graphics). The
conservation work that accompanied the excavations was undertaken by the
Israel Antiquities Authority Conservation Department: J. Neguer (senior
conservator), R. Abu Diab (head of mosaics department), S. Levinboim, S.
Freireich, O. Finkelshtein, A. Ronkin, M. Diab, M. Shehada and A. Inbar
(conservators). Laborers from Bir al-Maksur and Nahal 'Iron participated in
the excavation, as well as staff and students of Renmin University, Beijing
(China) headed by Wei Jian, in cooperation with the Confucius Institute at
Tel Aviv University directed by A. Sela. The authors wish to thank the
Municipality of Lod, and especially the residents of the Newe Yaraq
neighborhood for their patience and assistance.
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September 2000 an excavation was conducted in the northern
industrial zone of Lod (A-3299*; map ref. NIG 19055/65227; OIG 14055/15227),
prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Arbel, with the assistance of I. Rahamim
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and T.
Sagiv (photography).
Umm al-Faraj (Moshav Ben Ami)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

In June 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Umm al-Faraj
site, in the center of Moshav Ben Ami (Permit No. A-5159; map ref.
2417/7678), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by A. Zelikha, was directed by
N. Getzov, with the assistance of E. Stern and Y. Lerer (inspection, liaison
with the contractor and preliminary exposure of the excavation area), Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), D. Syon (metal detection), M.
Hartal (scientific guidance), A. Grishna (artifacts registration) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (artifacts drawing).
Karm er-Ras (Area AA)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a salvage excavation was carried out on the northeastern
slope of the site of Karm er-Ras (Area AA; Permit No. A-6882; map ref.
231770/739570), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre with the
assistance of A. Shapiro. The excavation yielded a pottery dump from the
beginning of the Early Roman period. For the full report, see link below.
‘En Hazeva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Roman-period
aqueduct at 'En Hazeva (Permit No. A-7377; map ref. 223243-92/524496-551;
Fig. 1), for fear that it would be damaged by the torrential flow of water
in Nahal Hazeva after development and rehabilitation measures were
implemented there. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the 'Arava Drainage and Streams
Authority, was directed by Y. Haimi (photography), with the assistance of M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting), G. Seriy (GPS) and volunteers from the
'Blossoming Rose' association.
‘En Zehura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at the ‘En
Zehura site (Permit No. A-7310; map ref. 210290-611/722420-713), after
antiquities were damaged during work by the Mekorot Company prior to
drilling. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), N. Getzov (consultation on proto-historic ceramics), H.
Khalaily (flint tools), N. Zak (plans), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), M.
Smilansky (flint drawing) and laborers from Nazareth.
Tel Gerisa (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

In September 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 30 Yo'av
Street in Ramat Gan (Permit No. A-7518; map ref. 18207-12/66639-44; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the S.B.N. Company, Ltd., was directed
by D. Golan, with the assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), D. Abu Salah (area supervision), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz and Y. Marmelstein (field photography) and D. Barkan,
M. Ajami and P. Gendelman (consultation).
Tiberias, Ganē Hammat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander
Published: December 2024

In 1983, salvage excavations were conducted in the western part of the
courtyard in the Ganē Hammat Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn, and
currently the Rimonim Mineral Tiberias Hotel; Permit No. A-1207; map ref.
25150/74175), prior to construction. The excavations, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by A. Onn and I. Majar, with the
assistance of I. Vatkin (plans), C. Hersch and N. Ze'evi (drawing of finds)
and C. Amit (studio photography), L. Di Segni (Greek inscription), A. Berman
(numismatics), as well as Y. Stepansky, L. Barda and D. Levi (Survey map of
Tiberias). Additional information and recollections were provided by A. De
Groot, F. Vitto, D. Stacey, Y. Stepansky, M. Hartal, P. Betzer and I.
Vatkin.
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted between Road 4 and
Efra'im Shrir Street in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-7299; map ref.
209539-55/766859-65; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by J.
Gosker (field photography),with the assistance of Z. Horowitz and Y. Lerer,
K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), Y. Yaqobi (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying) and laborers from Deir el-Assad.
Newe Yam – Temanun Island
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kolska-Horwitz Liora
Published: December 2024

In October 2014, a burial was documented on an islet known as Temanun
Island (Octopus Island), near the submerged site of Newe Yam (Permit No.
G-62/2014; map ref. 193321/731488). The documentation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and Haifa University, was directed by E.
Galili, with the assistance of J. Benjamin (Flinders University, Australia)
and J. McCarthy (Wessex Archaeology, UK; photography). The burial was found
and reported to the IAA by L. Gan and T. Kimchi.
Jerusalem, Horbat Berekhot, Umm Leisun
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Berekhot in the Umm Leisun neighborhood of East Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-4884; map ref. 22350/62690; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a
school. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by I.
Zilberbod, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T.
Sagiv (photography) and I. Berin (drafting).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, M3
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Omer
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Yarmut,
in Neighborhood M3 in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7286; map ref.
199288/623981). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Sun Valley Company, was directed
by O. Shalev, with the assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying), A. Peretz (photography), N. Zak
(drafting), E. Kamaisky (restoration), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing),
C. Amit (studio photography), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), D.T.
Ariel (numismatics) and A. Eirikh-Rose (GPS and location map).
Tel Halif – 2015
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Borowski Oded
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2015, the fifth excavation season of the Lahav
Research Project: Phase IV was conducted at Tel Halif (License No.
G-42/2015; map ref. 187600-50/587800-50). The excavation was directed by O.
Borowski of Emory University, with the assistance of T. Frank (University of
Bern; area supervision) and C. Shafer-Elliott (William Jessup University;
area supervision), R. Kania (William Jessup University; area supervision in
training), S.H. Bang (Baylor University; laboratory management-registration,
photography) and D. Karges (Cobb Institute; technical drawing). Additional
analysis was provided by L. Sapir-Hen (Tel Aviv University; faunal finds),
P. Warnock (Missouri Valley College; organic finds), J. Ebeling (University
of Evansville; ground stones), I. Ktalav (shells) and J. Hardin (Mississippi
State University; ceramics). Students from Emory University and William
Jessup University, as well as volunteers, participated in a very successful
season. Additional support was provided by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of
Emory University, the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in
Jerusalem, the Joe Alon Center at Kibbutz Lahav and individual donors.
Special thanks are due to Kibbutz Lahav for its hospitality, providing
accommodations and other services, and to A. Navon, who served as liaison
with the kibbutz.
Kh. Umm Juna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of Kh.
Umm Juna on the northern bank of the Jordan River and south of Kibbutz
Deganya A (Permit No. A-6932; Map ref. 252997-3365/733589-719; Fig. 1),
following exposure of archeological remains during construction of a
waterline. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Jordan Valley Water Association, was directed by H. Bron,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (ceramics drawing), V. Nusikowsky (coin cleaning),
and R. Kool (numismatics).
‘Evron (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shemer Maayan
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted in the ‘Evron
Landfill east of Kibbutz ‘Evron (Permit No. A-7414; map ref. 210853/766049),
prior to expansion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz ‘Evron, was directed by M.
Shemer (photography) and O. Barzilai, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi and
B. Zidan (administration), M. Kahan (surveying, drafting and GPS), C. Amit
(studio photography), Y. Enzel, A. Matmon and O. Crouvi (geology), R. Shaar
and Y. Ebert(paleomagnetism analyses), and a team of laborers from Kafr
Manda. Trial trenches were conducted by A. Yaroshevich at the site prior to
the excavation.
Barqai (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted east of Kibbutz Barqai
(Permit No. A-7436; map ref. 203776-829/709128-337; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by by the Israel Natural Gas Lines
Company, was directed by M. Hater, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography) and K. Sa‘id and M. Marwan of the IAA Haifa District.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramla (Lot 81;
Permit No. A-7083; map ref. 187442-707/648376-878; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of six residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Resido Fibi
Company Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Lior Golan
(area supervisor), Y. Amrani (administration), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (photography),
S. Itkis (plans), H. Torgë (ceramics and metal objects), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass; see Appendix), A. Ganor (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (pottery and glass drawing), I. Raznitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics) and N. Marom
(archaeozoology). Trial trenches were excavated at the site by I. Kornfeld
prior to the archaeological excavation
Tel Afeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Itach Gilad
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Tel Afeq
(Permit No. A-7513; map ref. 193837/667671). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Yakhin Afek
Company, Ltd., was directed by G. Itach, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plans), A.
Dagot (GPS), P. Gendelman and H. Torgë (scientific consultation) and A.
‘Azab (IAA Central District Archaeologist).
Khirbet eṭ-Ṭira (Bareqet)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in June 2002 north of Kh. et-Tira, near
Moshav Bareqet and parallel to Highway 4613 (Permit No. A-3664*; map ref.
NIG 19463/65875; OIG 14463/15875) in the wake of a trench dug for
communication lines. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Public Works Department, was directed by Y. Zelinger,
assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting).
Ḥorbat Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Natan
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Gannim,
south of Moshav Yish'i (Permit No. A-7651; map ref. 196790-827/628438-64),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Moshav Yish'i, was directed by N. Ben
Ari (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration),
M. Kahan, A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), I. Delerson
(plans), A. Eirikh-Rose (GPS) and A. Shadman.
The Glass Vessels
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte
Published: December 2024

From October 2007 to March 2008, a trial excavation was intermittently
conducted beneath the floors of a building known as the IDF House (Bet
Zahal) at the corner of the Street of the Chain (Bab el-Silsileh) and
Ma'alot Ha-Rav Getz Street in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5276,
map ref. 222164-5/631569-70; Avner, Ariel and Rubanovich 2012), prior to
renovations. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Daniel Landski Architects Ltd., was directed
by R. Avner and Y. Billig. M. Avissar studied the ceramic assemblage; N.
Amitai-Preiss and A. de Vincenz studied an inscribed clay pipe; N.
Amitai-Preiss studied also the jug bearing a Persian poem. The majority of
ceramic finds from the site date from the Ottoman period
(sixteenth-nineteenth centuries CE); several finds date from the late
Byzantine - beginning of the Early Islamic periods; and the inscribed jug is
dated to the fifteenth century CE. Avner R., Ariel D.T. and Rubanovich J.
2012. Jerusalem, the Old City, IDF House. HA-ESI 124. For the full report,
see links below.
Jerusalem, the Old City, The Muristan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Forestani Renee
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a small-scale trial excavation was conducted in a vaulted
hall in the Muristan compound (Permit No. A-6792; Map ref.
221915-46/631569-91) prior to construction work planed by the current
owners. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the property owner, was directed by A. Re'em and
R. Forestani, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), V. Essman
and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), S. el-Amla (Metal Detector), A.
Perez (field photography), B. Dolinka and J. Roccabella (pottery), A. Fadida
(pottery restoration), L. Stroknov (metal cleaning), R. Kool (numismatics),
N. Zak (plans), I. Lindsky-Reznikov (drawing), C. Amit (studio photography)
and Z. Turgeman (archaeozoology).
Jerusalem, the Western Wall Tunnels
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Reuven Peretz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Solomon Abraham
Published: December 2024

In 2007-2008, excavations were conducted in the Western Wall tunnels,
Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5124, A-5431; map ref. 222250/631650). The
excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by
A. Onn, with the assistance of Y. Rapuano, A. Solomon and R. Be'eri (area
supervision), V. Essman (surveying), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), P. Reuven
(ceramics) and S. Weksler-Bdolah (architecture and stratigraphy). Following
the untimely death of Alexander Onn, S. Weksler-Bdolah assumed
responsibility for the publication of the excavation.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Khirbat Shumeila
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
south of Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7156; map ref.
199468-500/623598-626), prior to construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by B.
Storchan, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian, M.
Kunin, M. Kahan and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(photography), Griffin Technologies LTD (aerial photography), C. Amit
(studio photography), T. Gonen (ceramic restoration), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), N. Zak (plans) and Y.
Tsur (inspection).
Rehovot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2005, a trial excavation was conducted at 34
Benyamin St. in Rehovot (Permit No. A-4630; map ref. 132640-80/114474-6;
Fig. 1), after ancient remains were discovered during inspection prior to
construction of a bet midrash. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Rapuano (field photography), with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying
and drafting), L. Yihiye (GPS), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory),
C. Hersch (drawing), N. Katsnelson (Glass), R. Kool (numismatics) and C.
Amit (studio photography). Special thanks to D. Cohen, the JCB backhoe
operator, for his expertise and attention in the early stages of the
inspection.
On the Likelihood of Agriculture and Threshing at Or ‘Aqiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frumin Suembikya
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted at Or 'Aqiva
(Permit No. A-3265; map ref. 1920-32/7131-42; Nagorsky 2003). The
excavation, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Nagorsky. It yielded a Roman-period mausoleum and fragments of sarcophagi
and a hamra surface, probably a threshing floor, from the early Byzantine
period. G. Finkielsztejn studied an amphora bearing a titulus pictus, G.
Bijovsky studied the coins and S. Frumin studied the geobotanical evidence
for the existence of threshing floors at Or 'Aqiva. Nagorsky A. 2003. Or
'Aqiva. HA-ESI 115:33*-34*. For the full report, see links below.
‘Afula, Tel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Yiftah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2015, an excavation was conducted in ‘Afula (Permit No.
A-7395; map ref. 227474-510/723512-549; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Shalev, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev
and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), K. Covello-Paran (scientific
guidance), I. Raznitsky and V. Nosikovsky (treatment of finds), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), N. Marom (archaeozoology), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), L. Porat (pottery restoration), J. Neguer
(mosaic conservation), N. Davidov (mosaic photography), S. Miller (artistic
analysis of the mosaic) and workers of the Israel Antiquities Authority from
Nazerat.
Yesud Ha-Ma‘ala
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Pardesim Street
in Yesud Ha-Ma‘ala (Permit No. A-7649; map ref. 773950/257400; Fig. 1),
after concentrations of Bronze Age pottery sherds were discovered in trial
trenches dug prior to the construction of a residential building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
U. Berger (preliminary trial trenches, GPS and photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), A. Gyerman
Levanon (3D scans) and a team of laborers from Hazor Ha-Glilit. The author
wishes to express his thanks to the map archive at Tel Hai Academic College.
Ashqelon, Barne‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In November 2014-January 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in
the Barne'a neighborhood of Ashqelon (Permit No. A-7253; map ref.
160031-111/621761-824; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a school. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ashkelon Economic Corporation, was directed by I.M. Peretz
(photography), with the assistance of E. Aladjem (area supervision and
photography), M. Oron and A. Fraiberg (area supervision), G. Finkielsztejn
(area supervision and identification of lead weights and amphorae), R.
Nickelsberg (area supervision), S. Ganor (acting excavation director and
metal detection), Y. Haimi and S. Talis (acting excavation directors), Y.
Al-‘Amor (administration), M. Kahan, M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), M. Birkenfeld (GPS), J. Lannone and M. Faka (3D surveying), A.
Peretz and A. Padida (field photography), the Griffin Company (aerial
photography), E. Belashov (plans), N. Amitai-Preiss (identification of
Islamic weight), N. Marom (archaeozoology), E. Boaretto and Y. Regev (seeds
and 14C), Y. Raskin (geomorphology), D. Namdar (organic remains) and D.
Langgut (palynology).
Jerusalem, Ramat Rahel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In February 2015, a trial excavation was conducted near Hebron Road in
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7314; map ref. 22050-3/62780-2), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Lands Administration, was directed by
Y. Billig, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Fadida
(field photography), M. Kahan (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), V.
Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds)
and C. Amit (studio photography). The author also wishes to thank O.
Lipschits, Y. Gadot and L. Freud of the Ramat Rahel archaeological
expedition.
Ramat Bet Shemesh, Khirbat en-Nabi Bulus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shliker Hai
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-7662; map ref. 198003-294/624700-5049; Fig. 1), prior
to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by I. Radashkovsky (field photography) and H. Shliker
(area supervision), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), B. Touri (safety), N. Zak and D. Porotsky
(plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), M. Smilansky (flint drawing),
D. Varga, B. Storchan and A. Shadman (consultation) and S. Gendler (metal
detection).
Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Zeev
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2016, another season of excavations was conducted at
Zippori (License No. G-17/2016; map ref. 22660-780/73975-4000) in memory of
Ursula Johanna and Fritz Werner Blumenthal of Perth, Western Australia.The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was directed by Z. Weiss, with the
assistance of S. Miller,H. Silberklang, R. Dadon-Kozak (area supervision and
office work), D. Rubin-Abael (area supervision and computing), R. Eisenstadt
and A. Naor (assistant area supervision), A. Iamim (surveying and
drafting),M. Lavi (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics),G.
Laron (photography), Griffin Aerial Photography, M. Subhi (administration)
and 30 laborers and several volunteers. Additional assistance was provided
by the staff of the Zippori National Park, headed by Y. Yonash, who were
responsible for the preliminary conservation of the finds in the field.
Sasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

In June 2016, a trial excavation was conducted on the summit of Tel
Sasa (Permit No. A-7450; map ref. 23720/77039; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
Kibbutz Sasa, was carried out by U. Berger (photography, surveying and GPS),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration) and N. Zak (drafting).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6324; map ref.
221100-250/637625-775), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem
municipality, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kahan, B. Antin and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), I. Brin (plans), S. Ilani and T. Minster (geological
consultation), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of
finds) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Meẓad Boqeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Michael Noe David
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
southern water supply system of Mezad Boqeq (License No. A-7571; map ref.
234248/567568; Fig. 1), following conservation work on a reservoir and an
aqueduct. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, was
directed by N.D. Michael (field photography), with the assistance of M.
Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), G. Seriy and D.
Varga (ceramic), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), D. Zell (aerial
photography), M. Blecher (Mollusca), D. Porotsky (plans) and Y. Haimi.
Modi‘in, Ligad Center
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jonish Idan
Published: December 2024

In November 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Ma‘ayan
Street in Ligad Center, Modi‘in (Permit No. A-7848; map ref. 197070/647155;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Efco Equipment (1991) Company, Ltd., was
directed by I. Jonish, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (scientific guidance and
pottery reading), M. Ajami (consultation), A. Dagot (GPS), D. Masarwa
(preliminary inspections) and A. ‘Azab (IAA district archaeologist).
Khirbat Yamma (Yaḥam): Remains of a Settlement from the Mamluk and
Ottoman Periods (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. Yamma
(Yaham), within the boundaries of Kafr Yamma in the Sharon plain (Permit No.
A-5575; map ref. 20330/69735), prior to construction and in the wake of
damage to antiquities caused by the installation of a water channel. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Mr. Z.
Muhamad, was directed by D. Massarwa. E.J. Stern studied the pottery, and R.
Kool identified the coins. The excavation revealed building remains from the
Mamluk-early Ottoman and the late Ottoman periods. For the full report, see
links below.
Be’er Sheva‘, Ben-Gurion University
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in an area slated
for the expansion of Ben-Gurion University to the north, between Uri Zvi
Greenberg and Ha-Da'at Streets (Permit No. A-7756; map ref.
181589-733/574976-5192; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ben-Gurion University of the
Negev, was directed by D. Varga, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), T. Sapir and E. Eisenberg (area supervision), M. Kahan and
A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Hersch (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Be'er Sheva', Omer, Meitar and Kuseife.
Yafo, Mazzal Arye
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elad Itai
Published: December 2024

In April-August 2015, an archaeological documentation was conducted in
a building located at 17-19 Mazzal Arye Street, on the corner of Mazzal Tale
Street (map ref. 176711/662302; Figs. 1, 2), prior to conservation and
restoration work which included the reinforcement of the structure's
foundations. The documentation, underwritten by the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Berkowitz family, was directed by I. Elad, D.
Golan (field photography) and A. Buchennino, with the assistance of M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. de Vincenz (pottery consultation), A. Peretz
(studio photography), L. Rauchberger (clay pipes and narghile), A. Glick
(cannonballs), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), F. Milstein (architectural
consultation, surveying and drafting of an underground cavity and field
photography), Y. Barshak (photo archive). Y. Arbel and A. Dayan provided
consultation and documented additional remains in limited probes in March
and April 2017. Additional assistance was rendered by M. Ajami, D. Barkan,
A. Gorzalczany, R. Amin-Cohen, Z. Greenhut and Z. Shmul. Special thanks to
the Berkowitz couple, who greatly assisted us.
Jerusalem, Kh. Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

In July and October 2010, two columbarium caves were excavated along the
outskirts of Khirbat Umm Tuba in the south of Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5856,
A-6035; map refs. 626325-35/222155-65, 626370-80/221760-70), prior to
construction and infrastructure work. The excavations, undertaken by the
Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by Z. 'Adawi and A. Eirikh-Rose.
D.T. Ariel identified the coins, and Y. Nagar studied the human bone
remains. One of the caves was converted into a water reservoir, and a burial
cave was later hewn into it; the other cave seems to have been a cistern
converted into a columbarium. The pottery finds date from the Iron Age 2,
and the Hellenistic, Late Roman and Byzantine periods. For the full report,
see link below.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In January 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nein (Permit No.
A-7874; map ref. 233113-51/726153-204; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Zoabi Musallam, was directed by W. Atrash (photography), with
the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi and B. Zidan (administration), R. Liran and T.
Meltsen (surveying), Y. Kadosh (research assistance), I. Raznitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), V. Nosikovsky (organic finds), C. Amit (studio
photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds), H. Abu-'Uqsa Aboud (pottery
reading), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and K.
Covello-Paran (scientific guidance).
Jerusalem, Jebel Mukabbir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2017, two rock-hewn burial caves were documented at
two sites in the Jebel Mukabbir neighborhood of Jerusalem (License No.
S-746/2017; map ref. of Cave 1: 223300-28/629459-71, map ref. of Cave 2:
222172-84/629618-32; Fig. 1). The documentation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by M. Raida, was conducted by A.
Wiegmann and A. Rose, with the assistance of B. Touri (antiquities
inspection).
Mazor (East), Nahshonim Quarries
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

In March 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted within the precincts
of the Hanson quarries in Nahshonim (Permit No. A-7939; map ref.
196585-729/663017-130; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hanson Company, was
directed by A. ‘Azab, R. Toueg (preliminary inspections) and E. Jakoel, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), D. Masarwa
(preliminary inspections and area supervision), S. Krispin and D. Golan
(area supervision), C. Ben-Ari (area supervision and GPS), A. Dagot (GPS),
A. Peretz (field photography), U. ‘Ad and L. Weinblum (computerization), R.
Liran, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), P. Gendelman (pottery reading and scientific guidance),
Y. Nagar and V. Eshed (physical anthropology), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), as well as D. Ben-Ami and G. Itach.
Caesarea, Area LL
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

In September 2013 and May-September 2016, archaeological excavations
were conducted at Caesarea harbor (Area LL; Permit Nos. A-6901, A-7664; map
ref. 189988-90036/712165-222). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Caesarea Development
Corporation, were directed by U. ‘Ad, Y. Arbel and P. Gendelman (ceramics),
with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), L. Yehuda
(ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), R. Mishayev, M. Kahan and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and M. Dinstein (field photography), A.
Peretz (Bosnian-Mandatorian finds), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), O.
Yagel (metallurgy), A. Dayan (marble and kurkar artifacts), A. van Zuidan
(plaster samples), Z. Adler and D. Siboni (conservation), Y. Shaltiel, O.
Rosenthal and A. Greenfeld (planning), J. Sharvit and D. Planer (marine
excavation), M. Johananoff and D. Syon (metal detection), the Griffin
Company and D. Zell (aerial photography), K. Sa‘id, Y. Sa‘ad, B.
Goodman-Tchernov, J. Sheffer and the staff of managers and employees at the
Caesarea National Park.
Ramla, Train Station: Glass Finds
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte
Published: December 2024

In September 2005-February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Ramla, prior to the construction of a new platform at the Ramla railroad
station (Permit No. A-4594; map ref. 18830-4/64820-90; Haddad 2015). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Israel Railways Company, was directed by E. Haddad. P. Reuven
studies the ceramic, frit and steatite vessels, B. Ouahnouna studied the
glass finds, N. Amitai-Preiss studied a jar handle bearing a stamp, L.
Rauchberger studied the Clay smoking pipes, R. Kool studied the numismatic
assemblage, M. Sade studied the animal bones and E. Boaretto conducted 14C
analyses. The excavation yielded Building remains from the Early Islamic,
Mamluk and Ottoman periods. Haddad E. 2015. Ramla, Railroad Track. HA-ESI
127. For the full report, see links below.
Ramla, Train Station: Coins
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

In September 2005-February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Ramla, prior to the construction of a new platform at the Ramla railroad
station (Permit No. A-4594; map ref. 18830-4/64820-90; Haddad 2015). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Israel Railways Company, was directed by E. Haddad. P. Reuven
studies the ceramic, frit and steatite vessels, B. Ouahnouna studied the
glass finds, N. Amitai-Preiss studied a jar handle bearing a stamp, L.
Rauchberger studied the Clay smoking pipes, R. Kool studied the numismatic
assemblage, M. Sade studied the animal bones and E. Boaretto conducted 14C
analyses. The excavation yielded Building remains from the Early Islamic,
Mamluk and Ottoman periods. Haddad E. 2015. Ramla, Railroad Track. HA-ESI
127. For the full report, see links below.
Naḥal Naḥshon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rotstein Uzi
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a Second Temple-period ritual bath (miqveh) was
recorded at the ancient site of Nahal Nahshon (map ref. 200020/636595). The
documentation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
conducted by U. Rotstein (surveying and drafting) and E. Klein
(photography), inspectors from the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities
Robbery. The site and the ritual bath were identified by U. Rotstein during
routine inspections by the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery.
Jerusalem, Givʻat Sha’ul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Rotem
Published: December 2024

In July 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Revida,
Giv'at Sha'ul, Jerusalem (License No. A-8063; map ref.
217953-8064/632411-70; Fig. 1) prior to the construction of Route 16,
linking Moza Junction with the neighborhoods of west Jerusalem.The
excavation, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten
by Zalman Barashi & Bros. Co. Ltd., who also provided storage for
excavation equipment, was directed by R. Cohen, with the assistance of N.
Nehama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), S. Leshem, C. Arbib and T. Shadiel
(antiquities inspection), M. Kahan (surveying), A. Peretz (photography), A.
Wiegmann and O. Rose (photogrammetric documentation), I. Delerson (plans),
Y. Rapuano (pottery), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds), and laborers
from the Perah Ha-Shaqed Company, Ltd.