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Petaḥ Tiqwa, Maḥane Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, two salvage excavations were conducted on Ha-Ari
Ha-Qadosh Street in Petah Tiqwa, within the precincts of the Mahane Yehuda
antiquities site (Permit Nos. A-6019, A-6019/1; map ref. 19031-40/66521-8),
in the wake of discovering ancient remains during preliminary inspections
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. N. Levi and the N. Avital
Construction and Investment Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Dayan, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin and A.
Hajian (surveying), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), P.
Spivak (preliminary inspections), N. Zak (drafting), P. Gendelman, H. Torge
and Y. Arbel (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (drawing), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), V. Eshed
(archaeozoology), and A. Gorzalczany (guidance). Additional assistance was
rendered by R. Lupu, R. Toueg and A. Shadman and A. 'Azab (IAA Central
Region).
Kefar Shemaryahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted on Telamim
Street in Kefar Shemaryahu (Permit No. A-6069; map ref.
183426-34/676906-13), in the wake of discovering antiquities during the
installation of a sewer pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Kefar Shemaryahu Local
Council, was directed by A. Dayan, with the assistance of Y. Lavan and Y.
Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Gorzalczany
(archaeological guidance), S. Yehielov (preliminary inspections) and D.
Barkan of the IAA Central Region.
Ramla, esh-Sheikh Reihan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, A. Shadman of the Israel Antiquities Authority
found a fragment of a marble artifact in esh-Sheikh Reihan in Ramla,
(photograph: A. Dayan).
Naḥal Nevatim (Naḥal Beqa‘)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Ramat
Hovav (Permit No. A-5103; map ref. 191994-2047/560396-441), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Natural
Gas-Lines Company, Ltd., was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, with the
assistance of Y. Lender (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds) and laborers from Rahat.
Karmi’el, Giv‘at Makosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Giv'at Makosh in
Karmi'el (Permit No. A-5933; map ref. 226889-7046/756151-262), prior to the
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and at the initiative of the Karmi'el municipality, was directed by E.
Stern, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), N. Getzov (pottery reading) and laborers from Iksal.
Ḥorbat Yamma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Yamma in
Yavne'el (Permit No. A-5704; map ref. 247891/735290), in the wake of damage
to antiquities caused by digging foundations of a house. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos (field
photography and drawing), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), M. Hartal (guidance) and laborers
from Tiberias.
The Kinneret Trail, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During December 2009-April 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted
along the planned route of the "Kinneret Trail" (License No. S-150/2009).
The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and at the
initiative of the Kinneret Drainage Authority, was performed by Y. Stepansky
and O. Zingboym (GPS) and A. Shapiro (data processing).
Ramla (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During December 2009, a trial excavation was conducted on Smolenskin
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-5791; map ref. 187623-53/648934-47), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Amsis Brothers Company, Ltd., was directed
by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Ben Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography) and A. Gorzalczany (consultation).
Khirbat el-Mitraz
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

In March 2012, an excavation was conducted in a natural cave near
Khirbat el-Mitraz (Permit No. A-6462; map ref. 20417/63218; Fig. 1), in the
wake of a routine inspection by the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities
Robbery of the Israel Antiquities Authority. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Ganor and E.
Klein, with the assistance of S. Ganor and D. Ein Mor (inspection), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), and with the participation of G.
Fitoussi, S. Bar-Tura, A. Klein and A. Rothstein, inspectors with the Unit
for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery,
Yavne’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Yavne'el
(Permit No. A-6010; map ref. 246823/734954), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by G. Elkan, was directed by E. Amos (photography, surveying
and drafting), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and M.
Hartal (consultation).
Iksal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2009, a small archaeological excavation was conducted
in the old village nucleus of Iksal (Permit No. A-5638; map ref.
232550/732065), in the wake of discovering archaeological remains in probe
trenches dug in the plot of H. and M. Abdelhadi. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of Y. Laban (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichmicher
(surveying and drafting), E. Belashov (final plans), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing
of finds), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), L. Kupershmidt (metal laboratory), R.
Kool (numismatics) and workmen from Yafi'a.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-6077; map ref. 198222-237/623449-465; Fig. 1), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by D. Storchan, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), R. Greenwald (archeological
inspection), and N. Zak (drafting).
Tel Aviv, Namir Road
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2010, trial and salvage excavations were
conducted to the east of Namir Road in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-6026; map ref.
180883-978/666109-286), following exposure of antiquities during mechanical
probe trenching. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by B.S.R. Engineering &
Development Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance
of E.Yakoel, T. Greenwald and D. Golan (area supervision), Y. Amrani and Y.
Laban (administration), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), L. Rauchberger and A. Bouchenino (preliminary
inspections) and D. Barkan (IAA Tel Aviv inspector).
‘Akko, Camp Saint Jean
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in Camp Saint
Jean, located c. 5 km north of 'Akko (Permit No. A-6068; map ref.
20926/76141), after antiquities were discovered during preliminary
inspections, prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by Y. Lerer (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), Y. Gur (preliminary inspections), D. Syon
(metal detection), A. Shapiro (surveying, drafting and GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen
(drawing of finds), M. Hartal (guidance) and a group of laborers from
Tiberias.
‘Atlit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a trial excavation was conducted on Yefe Nof
Street in 'Atlit (Permit No. A-6109; map ref. 19504-8/73381-5), following
the discovery of antiquities during preliminary examinations. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Hochman family, was directed by D. Kirzner (field
photography), with the assistance of M. Kahan (surveying).
Naḥal Be’er ḥayyil
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
region of Nahal Be'er Hayyil (License No. S-122/2009; map ref.
17425-626/54176-347; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a waste water
purification facility. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramat Negev Regional Council,
was directed by I. Peretz and Y. Haimi, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS
map) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
‘Akko, Ben-Ami Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in 'Akko,
between Anielewicz and Ben-'Ami Streets (Permit No. A-5924; map ref.
207072-9/759204-29), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, was directed by N. Feig (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), N. Zak (drafting),
A. Berlin (pottery reading), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), D. Syon
(numismatics) and laborers from Iksal.
Yiftah’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a small-scale salvage excavation was conducted at
the entrance to Ha-Solelim car park, within the precincts of the Yiftah'el
antiquities site in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-6011; map ref.
221943-2085/739963-40119), after a trench for a waste-water pipeline of
Qibbuz Ha-Solelim was dug east of Highway 79. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the National
Roads Company (Department of Public Works), was directed by H. Khalaily,
with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS) and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration).
Ramla, Esh-Sheikh Reihan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mazor Gabi
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a marble Corinthian capital was found by A.
Shadman of the Israel Antiquities Authority, in the wake of illicit work at
el-Sheikh Rihan in Ramla (map ref. 187450/647980). The capital was
documented by A. Dayan (photography) and G. Mazor.
Jerusalem, Mount Scopus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

From November 2008-January 2009, an excavation was conducted in an army
camp on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus (Permit No. A-5553; map ref.
2237/6634). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y.
Billig, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying), B.
Antin (drafting), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), I. Lidski-Resnikov
(drawing of finds), and C. Amit (studio photography).
Jerusalem, David’s Citadel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at
the foot of the glaçis at David's Citadel, in the area of the
moat (Permit No. A-6062; map ref. 22162-4/63151-3), prior to installing a
pumping installation. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by O. Sion and S. Kisilevitz, with the assistance of
R. Abu-Halaf (administration), M. Kunin (surveying) and S. Puni and N. Sapir
(professional and logistic consultation).
Dhahr el-Khirba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Dhahr el-Khirba,
within the precincts of Ben-Gurion airport (Permit No. A-5958; map ref.
189475-676/655494-589; Fig. 1), prior to paving a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Airports Authority, was directed by E. Haddad, with the
assistance of H. Tayych (area preparation and preliminary inspections), E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), A. Gorzalczany (guidance), F. Vitto (identifying an
engraved image on a pottery vessel), N. Aloni (jar restoration), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing). L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T.
Ariel (numismatics), and M. Landau (logistical assistance on behalf of the
Israel Airports Authority).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During June, July and December 2006 and March 2007, salvage excavations
were conducted on Herzl Street in Ramla (Permit Nos. A-4774, A-4962, A-5068;
map ref. 187783-936/648456-711), prior to installing a drainage channel and
widening the western side of the street. The excavations, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla
Municipality, were directed by A. 'Azab, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), M. Avissar (ceramic
consultation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds) and M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology).
Er-Rama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Er-Rama in
the Galilee (Permit No. A-6045; map ref. 234490-2/760082-90), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by F. Hana, was directed by E. Amos (surveying,
drafting and field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration) and M. Hartal (guidance).
Ḥorbat Bizqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, an excavation was conducted west of Horbat Bizqa
in the Ishparo Center industrial region of Modi'in (Permit No. A-6084; map
ref. 196555-649/643444-542), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
S. Rosenfeld, was directed by M. Haiman (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration).
Jerusalem, Lifta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Lifta in
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5974; map ref. 218819-40/633248-69), prior to the
quarrying of a tunnel. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways, was directed
by M. Haiman (field photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting).
Ashalim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a survey was conducted near the settlement of
Ashalim (License No. S-138/2009; map ref. 1670-755/5420-50), prior to the
construction of a solar power station. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
National Infrastructures, was directed by Y. Lender and Y. Haimi, with the
assistance of A. Peretz, R. Zecharia, Y. el-Amor (surveying), and S. Gal
(GPS).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During July and October 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
'Atidim School in Ramla (Permit No. A-5199; map ref. 18668-72/64785-9),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was
directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian, T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying), M.
Avissar (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds).
Mishmar David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
area of Qibbuz Mishmar David (Permit No. A-5975; map ref. 19054-65/63672-7;
ESI 6:81-82), in the wake of damage to ancient remains while installing a
sewer line. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Shadman, with the assistance of Y. Elisha (area
supervision), R. Abu-Halaf (administration), M. Kunin and M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds)
and D. Amit (consultation).
Yuvalim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2010, a community excavation was conducted at the
Yuvalim antiquities site, c. 50 m southwest of the Yuvalim communal
settlement in the Western Galilee (Permit No. A-5926; map ref.
225170-82/753655-67), within the framework of the settlement's bar-mitzvah
project. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Yuvalim settlement, was directed by R. Abu
Raya, with the assistance of A. Houri (educational activity), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying), N. Getzov (flint
tool identification), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and D. Syon
(numismatics).
Tel Qashish (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
prehistoric site of Tel Qashish (West; Permit No. A-5880; map ref.
210027-73/732255-361), prior to the construction of a natural gas facility.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Netivē Gaz Company, was directed by A.
Yaroshevitz and H. Khalaily, with the assistance of D. Kirzner (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev and Y.
Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), K.
Sari and L. Talmi of the IAA Haifa District and O. Akerman (geological
consultation).
Jerusalem, Street of the Chain (Bab el-Silsileh)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, a trial excavation and documentation were conducted
in a building located at the southwestern corner of the Chain and Misgav
Ladakh Streets in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5109; map ref.
22212/63157; Fig. 1), prior to renovating the structure. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Mr. A. Rishak, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu
Halaf (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), M. Avissar (pottery reading), N. Katsnelson (glass), O. Shorr
(glass restoration) and C. Hersch (pottery and glass drawing).
Jerusalem, Deir Sanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During May–June 2001 two trial excavations were conducted at Deir Sanna
in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jebel el-Mukabbir (Permit No. A-3428*;
map ref. NIG 22318–24/62938–68; OIG 17318–24/12938–68), in the wake of
damage to antiquity remains while digging a trench for an electric cable and
preparing the area for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Sa‘id, with the assistance of V.
Essman and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), M. Avissar (pottery reading) and G. Solimany.
PalmaḤim–Ashdod Junction, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ashkenazi Hagit
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted between
Palmahim and Ashdod Junction, close to Highway 4 (License No. S-232/2010;
map ref. 1720-70/6390-510), along the planned route of a gas pipeline. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ecolog Engineering Co. Ltd., was directed by
A.Gorzalczany, with the participation of A. Dayan, A. Dagot (GPS) and H.
Ashkenazi. Additional assistance was provided by P. Gendelman (pottery) and
M. Ajami.
Mahseya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at Moshav
Mahseya (Permit No. A-5285; map ref. 2006/6286), prior to enlarging a
basketball court. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mate Yehuda Regional Council,
was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography) and C. Hersch (drawing of finds).
Jerusalem, Survey of Naḥal Ẓofim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Nahal Zofim in Jerusalem (License No. S-245/2011; map ref.
221189-888/634473-703), prior to the construction of the Judaism Park. The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by L.
Barda (field photography) and A. Eirikh-Rose, with the assistance of D. Levy
(photography).
Jerusalem, Ha-Nevi’im Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in a cistern
at 43 Ha-Nevi'im Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6147; map ref.
221201/632316), prior to the construction of a residential building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E.D. Kagan (field photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting) and B. Antin (plans).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During December 2007 and January 2008, a trial excavation was conducted
in a section of the Lower Aqueduct to Jerusalem in the Har Homa neighborhood
of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5333; map ref. 219904/626603), prior to paving a
road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf and Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography) and I. Berin
(plans).
Naḥal Nevatim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During May 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Ramat Hovav
(Permit No. A-5102; map ref. 192594-728/560529-484), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Natural
Gas-Lines Company, Ltd.,was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, with the
assistance of Y. Lender (administration), D. Porotzki (surveying), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds), N. Katsnelson (glass) and laborers from
Rahat.
Tel Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Winhoise Street in Yehud (Permit No. A-6108; map ref. 18937-42/65964-65),
prior to the installation of a drainage line. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Municipality of Yehud, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of M.
Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Eshed (physical
anthropology), R. Lupu (antiquities inspection) and A. Gorzalczany
(guidance).
Jerusalem, the Arazim Valley
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Arazim
Valley (Permit No. A-6138; map ref. 2170-6/6343-9), prior to the
construction of a bridge for the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railroad track. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by Y. Zelinger,
with the assistance of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), S. Al-Amlah (metal detection), H. Rozenstein
(metallurgical laboratory) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Ramla, Yehoshua Ben-Nun Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at 23
Yehoshua Ben-Nun Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6052; map ref.
18753-5/64785-6), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. S.
Abu-Hasenin, was directed by V. Eshed, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), C.
Amit (studio photography), H. Rozenstein (metallurgical laboratory), H.
Torge and M. Avissar (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Hittin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a survey was conducted east of Moshav Kefar Hittim on
the slope descending to 'Enot Qotzer, as far as Moshav Arbel (Permit No.
A-5279; map ref. 24660-810/74450-755), prior to the construction of a golf
course. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Newe Yam: Anthropomorphic Figurine
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kolska-Horwitz Liora
Published: December 2024

In March 2004, during an underwater rescue survey carried out at the
submerged Neolithic site at Newe Yam (Permit No. A-4076; map ref.
193597/731287), an anthropomorphic figurine was found. The survey, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Haifa University, was directed by E.
Galili (drafting and photography), with the assistance of volunteer divers.
The figurine was studied by L.K. Horwitz (archaeozoology) and B. Rosen
(iconography); it was drawn by L. Zeiger.
Nahal Yarmut (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

In November 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Nahal
Yarmut (Permit No. A-6625; map ref. 199069/623880; Fig. 1), prior to the
paving of a road to Ramat Bet Shemesh C. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by R. Greenwald, with the assistance
of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography) and N. Zak (plans). Before the start of
the excavation Y. Stad and S. גונדלר inspected the site and prepared it for
excavation.
Jerusalem, Arzei Ha-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted west
of Highway 1, on the border of the Arzei Ha-Bira quarter in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-5759; map ref. 22148/63311), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the CBD Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod and Y.
Rapuano, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and Y. Ohayon (administration),
M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld, B. Antin and E. Belashov (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Khirbat Deir Sallam (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

In July and October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in a
burial cave and another burial cave was documented east of Khirbat Deir
Sallam, near Moshav Mesillat Ziyyon in the Judean Shephelah (Permit Nos.
A-6577, A-6586; map ref. 2017-8/6346-8, Fig. 1). The caves were discovered
during an antiquities inspection while overseeing the installation of a
water pipeline by the Mekorot Company. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Klein (drafting and
photography), with the assistance of A. Ganor, S. Bar-Tura, A. Klein, G.
Fitoussi and A. Rothstein of the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities
Robbery, P. Betzer (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), V.
Eshed (physical anthropology), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C. Hersch (drawing of
finds) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Jerusalem, Giv‘at Sha’ul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2008, a trial excavation was conducted on Yosef Weiss
Street in the Giv'at Sha'ul neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5452;
map ref. 217721/632387; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Electric Corporation, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying
and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), I. Brin (plans) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Horbat Mitla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Planer Dror ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Krieger William ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Buxton Bridget ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hale John
Published: December 2024

In July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on the western slopes
of the Ha-Hoterim ridge and north of Nahal Sefunim (Permit No. A-6194; map
ref. 197572/738889), following damage to antiquities. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by J. Sharvit and D. Planer (the IAA
Marine Archaeology Unit), W. Krieger and B. Buxton (University of Rhode
Island) and J. Hale (University of Kentucky), with the assistance of D.
Kirzner and A. Tahan (archaeological inspection and area supervision), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), S. Ben
Yehuda (drafting, plans, finds drawing and GIS), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and
students and researchers from the University of Rhode Island.
Ard es-Samra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2010, salvage excavations were conducted at the Ard
es-Samra antiquities site (Permit No. A-5910; map ref. 21675/75610), in
light of a development project promoted by Qibbuz Yas'ur. The excavation,
undertaken and underwritten by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by N. Getzov and G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), O.
Barzilay and A. Vered (flint tools), E. Stern (IAA district archaeologist)
and R. Abu Raya (IAA antiquities inspector).
Jerusalem, Mishkenot Sha’ananim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in a section
of the Lower Aqueduct to Jerusalem, west of theMishkenot Sha'ananim
neighborhood (Permit No. A-5617; map ref. 221452/630963), prior to the
construction of a museum for the Moses Montifiore collection. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jerusalem Foundation, was directed by R. Be'eri (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian,
T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and the Sky View Company
(aerial photography). The author wishes to thank G. Solimany, who had
previously excavated at the site and contributed greatly to understanding
the stratigraphy of the site.
Jerusalem, Robinson’s Arch
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shukron Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Reich Ronny
Published: December 2024

At the beginning of 2011, an excavation was conducted near Robinson's
Arch in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6131). The excavation was
directed by E. Shukron, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and by
R. Reich, on behalf of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology of the University
of Haifa, with the assistance of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), V. Naikhin (field photography), O. Cohen and A. Tsagay
(engineering and conservation), C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Mishmar Ha-‘Emeq (el-Ghaba et-Taḥta)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During June-September 2010, two seasons of a salvage excavation were
conducted at the pre- and protohistoric site in Mishmar Ha-'Emeq (Permit
Nos. A-5932, A-5988; map ref. 21382/72372). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz
Mishmar Ha-'Emeq, was directed by O. Barzilai and N. Getzov (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi, Y. Lavan and H. 'Az a-Din
(administration), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov, R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), T. Surikov
(registration), O. Marder and M. Hartal (guidance and consultation) and Z.
Horowitz and F. Abu-Zeidan (liaison with development contractor). Thanks to
Qibbuz Mishmar Ha-'Emeq for all the assistance and support rendered to the
excavation.
Ramla, Ha-Nevi’im Nursery School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of 'Ha-Nevi'im' Nursery School on Maimon Street in Ramla (Permit
No. A-5947; map ref. 187345-60/648815-29; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramla Municipality, was directed by E. Haddad (preparing
the area with the aid of a JCB backhoe), with the assistance of E. Bachar
and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), A. Shadman (antiquities inspection), E. Berger
(preliminary trenching), E. Belashov (plans), C. Amit (studio photography),
M. Avissar and E.J. Stern (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of
finds), H. Rosenstein and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass finds), and C. Hersch (drawing of glass). In addition,
help was provided by the nursery school teachers, Hannah and Ahuva, of the
'Maimon' preschool nearby.
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, an excavation was conducted in the Silwan quarter
of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6106; map ref. 22227/63091), following the
discovery of antiquities during roadwork. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Moriah-The
Jerusalem Development Company, Ltd., was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography) and Y. Billig and R. Be'eri
(preliminary inspections).
Jerusalem, Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted beneath one of
the buildings of the Diaspora Yeshiva on Mount Zion (Bock House; Permit No.
A-6089; map ref. 22180/63085), in the wake of its renovation. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Disapora Yeshiva, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), L. Belashov (drafting), H. Rozenstein (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), C. Hersch (drawing of finds) and
D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Aḥihud, Giv‘at Yavor, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a survey prior to development was conducted at
Giv'at Yavor, south of Moshav Ahihud (License No. S-167/2010; map ref.
2150-80/7560-75), along the planned route of a water pipeline to Qibbuz
Yas'ur. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of N. Getzov (surveyor) and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During May 2001 a trial excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of
Ras el-‘Amud in East Jerusalem (A-3426*; map ref. NIG 22290/63090; OIG
17290/13090), in the wake of damage to antiquities when digging a pit for an
electric pole. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the East Jerusalem Electric Company, was directed by K. Sa‘id,
with the assistance of A. Hajian, (surveying and drafting), M. Argov
(pottery drawing), M. Avissar (pottery consultation) and G. Solimany.
Modi‘in, Khirbat Abu Fureij (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Zippor Compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-4876; map ref.
200307-1695/646311-7740), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the
assistance of E. Nesher, L. Talmi and R. Lupu (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian, T. Kornfeld and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography) and P. Gendelman
(pottery reading). Additional aid was rendered by the inspectors of the IAA
Central District.
Jerusalem, The Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
cellar of a building at 5 Shone Halakhot Street in the Jewish Quarter of the
Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5079; map ref. 2221/6314; Fig. 1), in
the wake of damage to antiquities. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of V.
Essman, V. Pirsky and M. Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov and Y. Shmidov
(drafting), I. Lidski (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio photography), N.
Katsnelson (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing),
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Har Karmi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

In August 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted atop Har Karmi, west
of Karmi'el (Permit No. A-4234; map ref. 1754-8/2569-73), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by R. Abu Raya and E. Stern (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Jerusalem, ‘Isawiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted north of 'Isawiya
and east of Giv'at Shapira neighborhoods in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5954;
map ref. 223240/634680), after a natural cave was damaged while paving a
road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed
by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of B. Touri and Y. Billig (antiquities
inspection), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levy (GPS), A. Peretz
(field photography) and S. al-Amlah (metal detection).
Nahal Qomem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2005, an excavation was conducted at the Bet Guvrin
site in Nahal Qomem (Permit No. A-4432; map ref. 17885-913/61679-717; Fig.
1), prior to widening the Be'er Sheva'-Tel Aviv railroad tracks. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
P. Fabian, with the assistance of O. Feder (Area A supervision), I. Milevski
(Area B supervision), H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), R. Goren-Rabinovich (archaeozoology) and the late G. Kedoshim
(aerial photography).
Horbat Midras
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Alon
Published: December 2024

During August-December 2010 and January 2011, an excavation was
conducted at Horbat Midras (Permit No. A-5963; map ref. 19400/61830), after
illicit digging at the site. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Ganor and A. Klein, with the
assistance of R. Avner (architectural elements and mosaics) and B. Zissu
(hiding refuge and early phases), U. Hofesh, S. Ganor, G. Fitoussi
(inspectors with the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery), M.
Kunin, A. Hajian, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography), N.
Davidov (mosaic photography), H. Mish'ali (mechanical equipment), R.
Abu-Diab (head of mosaic conservation team) and S. Al-Amalah (metal
detection). Thanks to S. Dorfman, R. Kislev, J. Negeur, U. Dahari, A.
Kloner, H. Neugeboren, Z. Ya'aqoby and A. Nagar, and also S. Prescot, T.
Shabi, Y. Telem and A. Shahar. We wish to thank the many colleagues and
scholars who visited the excavation and contributed greatly of their
knowledge, Y. Tsafrir, L. Di Segni, Y. Patrich, B. Sass, L. Habas, O.
Gutfeld, K. Cytryn, Y. Israel, G. Avni, D. Amit, Y. Baruch, Y. Lender and E.
Eisenberg. Additional assistance was provided by A. Kizer, Y. Shamir, Z.
Tsuk, Y. Blankstein and M. Morris of the Nature and Parks Authority. Five
permanent workers from Qiryat Gat participated in the excavation, together
with numerous volunteers from the surrounding settlements, pupils from the
Benē Ziyyon pre-military preparatory school and counselors of the
orienteering clubs of the Sarigim preparatory program.
Naḥal Sekher
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey was conducted in the vicinity of Nahal Sekher
in Ramat Hovav (License No. S-261/2011; map ref. 17670-740/55954-6100),
prior to the construction of oxygenation ponds. The survey, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by F. Sonntag (field
photography) and E. Aladjem.
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a small trial excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the center of Kfar Kanna (Permit No.
A-6164; map ref. 231840/739055), in the wake of discovering archaeological
remains in mechanically-dug trial trenches. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre (surveying and
field photography), with the assistance of H. 'Ez el-Din (administration).
Metar Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted in the Metar
Forest (License No. S-281/2011; map ref. 1932-57/5827-41), for the purpose
of planting new trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by N.S. Paran and F. Sonntag, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Lod, Tel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Bank
Ha-Mizrahi compound in Lod (Permit No. A-6160; map ref. 190703/651963),
prior to filling-in the area. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Ofer Mahfuz, was directed
by O. Segal, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying), B. Antin (drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Spivak (flint processing)
and L. Zeiger (flint drawing).