bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tel Shilat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During April 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on the northwestern
fringes of Tel Shilat, within Moshav Shilat (Permit No. A-4147*; map ref.
NIG 20230/64735; OIG 15230/14735), prior to the construction of a swimming
pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
Moshav Shilat, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of A. Bechar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), L. Yihiye
(GPS), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography), A.
Pikovsky (pottery drawing) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Yoṭvata – 2005
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davies Gwyn ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a third season of excavations was conducted in the
Late Roman fort at Yotvata (License No. G-6/05; map ref. NIG 2043/4217; OIG
1543/9217; Fig. 1). The excavation was directed by G. Davies of Florida
International University and J. Magness of the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill and was funded by the Elot Regional Council, with special
thanks to Dorit Banet, the Toronto Jewish Community, and the Foundation for
Biblical Archaeology (Sheila Bishop). The excavation staff included B.
McCane, R. Darby, S. Pryor, A. Ratzlaff and S. Werlin (area supervision), J.
S. Bucko (surveying), J. Haberman (photography), E. Stegmaier (drawing), R.
Halbmaier (faunal analysis) and N. Elkins (numismatics).
Jerusalem, the Garden Tomb
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During August 2005 a trial excavation was conducted within the Garden
Tomb compound, north of the Damascus Gate (Permit No. A-4549*). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by two
foundations from the United States--the Wyatt Archaeological Research (WAR)
of Tennessee and the Biblical Archaeology Foundation (BAF) of Texas--was
directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying), I.
Berin (drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), N. Katznelson (glass finds), T.
Ornan (cylinder seal), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Hersch (glass and
pottery drawings), as well as volunteers from around the world.
Ẓefat, Ḥativat Yiftaḥ Way
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé
Published: December 2024

During June 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted on Hativat Yiftah
Way in Zefat (Permit No. A-3635*; map ref. NIG 2460-70/7635-40; OIG
1960-70/2635-40), in the wake of damage to archaeological remains, reported
by Y. Stepansky and caused by the building of a staircase, leading from city
center to the Fortress Garden, between Jerusalem Street and Hativat Yiftah
Way. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by
H. Barbé, assisted by Y. Ya'aqoby (administration) and V Essman
and A. Hajian (surveying).
Mevasseret Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted on a tomb
located on Nahal Soreq Street in Mevasseret Zion (Permit No. A-3881*; map
ref. NIG 2154/6342; OIG 1654/1342), following road-widening works. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Public Works Department, was directed by H. Stark, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Khirbat Umm Kalkha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in July 2000 at Khirbat Umm Kalkha, c.
200 m east of Moshav Yesodot (A-3260; map ref. NIG 18708-13/63533-5; OIG
13708-13/13533-5) following the discovery of ancient remains while
overseeing the installation of a pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cellcom Corporation, was directed
by A. Dagot, with the assistance of M. Peilstöcker, V. Pirsky (surveying),
T. Sagiv (photography), M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration) and M. Arnov
(pottery drawing).
Shemurat Ha-Shayyarot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During April–May 2003, excavations were carried out at Me‘arat Ha-Zadik
(the Cave of the Righteous) in Shemurat Ha-Shayyarot (Permit No. A-3880*;
map ref. NIG 2045/6348; OIG 1545/1348) prior to the proposed expansion of
Highway 1. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Public Works Department, was directed by H. Stark, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Jerusalem, Ya‘ar Ha-Shalom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During the construction of the Gabriel Sherover Promenade in Ya'ar
Ha-Shalom (peace forest) in 1989, a section of the Jerusalem lower aqueduct
was exposed and cleaned (Permit No. A-1716*; map ref. NIG 2215/6295; OIG
1715/1295). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by H. Stark, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying and drafting).
‘En Lavan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During July 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
Jerusalem–Bet Shemesh railway (Permit No. A-3688*; map ref. NIG 2152–4/6283;
OIG 1652–4/1283). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by Y. Baruch, with
the assistance of R. Abu Khalaf (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and A. Re’em.
‘En ‘Akar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During July 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Qaba‘at,
one of Nahal Hazor’s tributaries, next to Hazor Ha-Gelilit industrial zone
(Permit No. A-4200*; map ref. NIG 25174/76751; OIG 20174/26751) after
ancient remains were discovered while digging a pit for the foundation of a
high-voltage pylon. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Electric Company, was directed by M. Hartal, with
assistance of Y. Ya‘aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and
laborers from the Ayelet Ha-Shahar community center.
Khirbat el-Mizrath
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Michael
Published: December 2024

Khirbat el-Mizrath is located in the Western Galilee, on the Ha-Sulam
ridge (Sulam Zor), approximately 1 km east of Kibbutz Hanita and east of
Khirbat 'Ein Hur (map ref. NIG 217843-915/776603-648, OIG
167843-915/276603-648). A salvage excavation (Permit No. A-3378; HA-ESI
119), undertaken in November-|December 2001, was conducted by M. Cohen and
L. Porat, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Gat Rimmon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During May 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at Gat Rimmon (Permit
No. A-6505; map ref. 188098-133/663782-816; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of water infrastructures. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Water
Company, was directed by A. Yaroshevich (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A. Re'em and G. Sela
(consultation) and M. Smilansky (flint drawings).
Bir el-Maksur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the main
entrance to Bir el-Maksur (Permit No. A-5706; map ref.
220326-565/742102-323; Fig. 1), prior the expension of Highway 79. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the National Roads Authority, was directed by A. Yaroshevich
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During October 1999 a trial excavation was conducted in the Modi'in
industrial zone, east of Shoham (Permit No. A-3131*; map ref. NIG
196066/657093; OIG 146066/157093), in the wake of paving a road. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by F.
Volynsky, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying) and Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology).
Tiberias – 2004
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hirschfeld Yizhar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Meir Eran
Published: December 2024

During March 2004 excavations were resumed in the urban center of Roman
Tiberias (License No. G-10/2004). The excavation, on behalf of the Institute
of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, funded by the Avihai
Foundation, with the collaboration of the Municipality of Tiberias and the
approval of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Hirschfeld, with
the assistance of A. de Vincens (registrar and ceramic analysis), N.
Zilberstein and E. Meir (area supervision), D. Porotzki (surveying and
drafting), A. Berman (numismatics) and D. Elisha (administration). The
excavating volunteers were pupils of the Land of Israel studies from high
schools throughout the country, headed by M. Greenzweig.
Khirbat Ḥarsis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi
Published: December 2024

During January 2001 two rock-cut burial caves were recorded at Khirbat
Harsis (G-17/00; Sha'ar Ha-Gây Khan; map ref. NIG 20234-5/63576-8;
OIG 15234-5/13576-8), prior to destroying their ceilings in the process of
developing the khan. The documentation was conducted by Z. Greenhut, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), within the framework of the Map of Sha'ar
Ha-Gây survey [100].
Tel Ashdod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

From November 2003 to the beginning of January 2004 and during
April-June 2004 two seasons of a salvage excavation were conducted near Tel
Ashdod (Permit Nos. A-4037, A-4131; map ref. NIG 16750-70/62985-3000; OIG
11750-70/12985-3000), prior to laying the railroad track between Ashdod and
Ashqelon. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi
(first season) and E. Kogan-Zehavi and P. Nahshoni (second season), with the
assistance of L. Rothblum, L. Shiluv, A. Qrokhmelnik and O. Feder (area
supervision), H. Lavi and Y. Hayimi (administration), A. Hajian and T.
Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), G. Kedoshim (photography from
a motorized paraglider), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration in the field), Y.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration), as well as E. Eisenberg and Y. Baumgarten.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2004 an excavation was conducted at the site of
Ramla South to determine the extent of ancient remains, prior to planning
the route of Highway 431 (Permit No. A-4144; map ref. NIG
18732-55/64674-718; OIG 13732-55/14674-718). The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Public Works Department, was
directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of H. Torge (area
supervision and study of ceramic finds), Y. Elisha, A. Lego and T. Kanias
(area supervision), A. Hayim (assistant to area supervisors), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
and E. Behar (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), R.
kool and A. Berman (numismatics), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), K. Cytryn
(Islamic-period ceramics), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y.
Gorin-Rosen and N. Katznelson (glass finds), Y. Elisha and R. Lupu
(preliminary mechanical trenching of the excavation area), O. Shmueli and C.
Sari. We wish to thank Y. Zelinger who contributed important information
concerning the site and the security team of the Israel Military Industries'
Giv'on camp.
Kafr Miṣr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in Kafr Misr prior
to the construction of a residential dwelling (Permit No. A-3763*; map ref.
NIG 2399/7279; OIG 1899/2279). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by D. Syon, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Lester (preliminary
identification of bronze platter) and S. Lotan (study of the bronze
platter).
Rishon Le-Ẓiyyon, Map Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During 2000 c. 4 sq km were surveyed in the middle and western part of
the Rishon Le-Ziyyon map (License No. G-35/2000). The survey, conducted
within the framework of a study survey of Tel Aviv University, in
cooperation with the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Gorzalczany,
with the participation of R. Greenberg and D. Gersht.
Sha‘ar Efrayim Region, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

A survey of prehistoric sites was conducted in March 2002 along the
route of the Cross-Israel Highway, on the low hills east of Sha'ar Efrayim
(License No. G-51/2002*; map ref. NIG 20032-8/68772-81; OIG
15032-8/18772-81), after archaeologists who conducted a salvage excavation
at a Chalcolithic site (HA-ESI 117) noticed an extensive spread of numerous
flint implements on one of the hills and its western slope. The survey, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, was conducted by H. Khalaily, with the participation of I.
Milevski.
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A.
Published: December 2024

During March 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted along Ramallah Road
in the Shu'fat neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4402*; map ref. NIG
2216-7/6363-5; OIG 1716-7/1363-5). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by D.A. Sklar-Parnas, with the
assistance of N. Sanduka and R. Abu Khalaf (administration), T. Kornfeld, V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography) and contractor
laborers from East Jerusalem.
‘En Gedi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hadas Gideon
Published: December 2024

During March 2003, January 2004 and January 2005 three seasons of
excavation were conducted at the 'En Gedi oasis (License Nos. G-7/2003,
G-1/2004, G-1/2005). The excavation, sponsored by the Institute of
Archaeology of the Hebrew University, was directed by G. Hadas, with the
assistance of R. Merchav (administration), D. Porotzki (surveying), A.
De-Vincent (finds processing), M. Lavie-Shkolnik (metallurgical laboratory),
G. Bijovsky (numismatics), N. Lipshitz (archaeobotany) and volunteers.
Jerusalem, Holyland
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in September 2000 on the southern
slope of the hill where the Holyland Hotel is located in Jerusalem (A-3294;
map ref. NIG 21785/62905; OIG 16785/12905), prior to paving a road. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the 'Ehud
Tayyar' Company, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), I. Berin (drafting) and T. Sagiv
(photography).
Ḥorbat Biz‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted west of
Horbat Biz'a (Permit No. A-3283; map ref. NIG 2019/7051-4; OIG 1519/2051-4),
after ancient architectural elements were discovered during the excavation
of a sounding, prior to laying an underground electric cable. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Electric Company, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), T. Sagiv (photography), A. Hajian and V. Essman
(surveying) and antiquities inspectors of the Haifa district.
Rogelit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at Moshav Rogelit in
the Elā Valley, in the courtyard of the Barkai family (Permit No.
A-3451*; map ref. NIG 2004–5/6202–3; OIG 1504–5/1202–3), after antiquities
were damaged during development work in the farm’s courtyard. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R.
Avner, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), M. Salzberger (field
photography) and M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration).
Akko, the Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During December 2004, an excavation was conducted at the Baha’i Gardens,
c. 1 km north of ‘Akko (Permit No. A-4322*; map ref. NIG 20889/76117; OIG
15889/26117), aiming to clear part of the aqueduct and excavating the rest
of it prior to its restoration. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Baha’i World Centre Northern Gardens Department,
was directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqoby
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), as well as
workers and volunteers of the Baha’i World Centre.
Jerusalem, Naḥal Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gershuny Lilly
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
at Nahal Refa’im (A-3707; map ref. NIG 21635/62785; OIG 16635/12785) that
was damaged when work on the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem railroad track was
undertaken. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah and L. Gershuny (pottery and small finds),
with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), R. Abu Khalaf (administration), and also K. Ben-Or,
A. Eirikh-Rose, D. Dag, T. Da‘adlah, Z. Adawy, G. Solimany, Z. Greenhut and
J. Seligman.
Kefar Shemaryahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birman Galit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayash Edna
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 an excavation was conducted in Kefar Shemaryahu
(Permit No. A-3629*; map ref. NIG 18310-33/67708-38; OIG 13310-33/17708-38)
after A. Buchennino and D. Barkan discovered ancient artifacts during the
course of development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Kefar Shemaryahu Local Council, was directed
by E. Ayash, with the assistance of G. Birman (area supervision and GPS), Y.
Dangor (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting),
Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), H.
Khalaily (flint implements), A. Cohen-Weinberger (petrography), T. Sagiv
(studio photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory). Special thanks
to E. Yannai and R. Kletter.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During October 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of
Kafr Nein, c. 100 m west of the mosque (Permit No. A-3501*; map ref. NIG
23290–5/72615–20; OIG 18290–5/22615–20), following damage to antiquities
caused by mechanical equipment. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, assisted by H. Tahan (drawing) and
E.J. Stern and D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery reading).
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During June 2000 a burial cave was excavated in Jatt (Permit No.
A-3246*; map ref. NIG 20451/70048; OIG 15451/20048) after it was severely
damaged when the area was being prepared for construction. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Sa'id, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), T. Sagiv (studio
photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), A. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography), Y. Mizrachi (scarab), E. Yannai (guidance), D. Barshad, M.
Masarwa and Z. Horovich.
Ḥorbat Qayit, Survey in the Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

Prior to development west of Moshav Nehusha, a 3 sq km area was
surveyed, extending between Nahal Nahusha in the northwest, Nahal Guvrin in
the south and Moshav Nehusha in the east (License No. G-122/1999*; map ref.
NIG 19450–70/61400–500; OIG 14450–70/11400–500). The topography of the
surveyed area is characteristic of the inner Shephelah––a series of hills
covered with dense natural forest. Thirty nine locations were surveyed,
including ten isolated buildings and a variety of agricultural
installations, among them ten rock-hewn winepresses, two charcoal kilns,
watchman’s huts and cairns.
Naḥal Saflul (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of Nahal
Saflul North (Permit No. A-4428; map ref. NIG 20813/71886; OIG 15813/21886).
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and at the initiative
of the Hot Company, was directed by N. Getzov (surveying and drafting),
assisted by A. Ben Tzioni (area supervision), Y. Lavan (administration) and
A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥorbat Devela
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted at
Horbat Devela, in the midst of a residential neighborhood in the village of
Daliyat el-Karmil (Permit No. A-4249*; map ref. NIG 20420-35/7327-8; OIG
15420-35/2327-8). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Electric Company, was directed by A. Shadman, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), L. Yihye (GPS), T. Sagiv
(photography), T. Kornfeld (drafting), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and E.
Yannai (consultation).
Betar ‘Illit (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

During June-July 1998 a salvage excavation was conducted west of Betar
'Illit (L-809; map ref. NIG 211/623; OIG 161/123), prior to expanding the
settlement. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of
Judea and Samaria, was directed by Y. Feller, assisted by M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting) and S. Ammami (photography).
Tel Aviv, el-Haddar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During March 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at el-Haddar, in Tel
Aviv (Permit No. A-4417*; map ref. 18389-90/66805-7; OIG 13389-90/16805-7),
after ancient remains were exposed during an archaeological inspection. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Bouchenino, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T.
Sagiv (photography), E. Belashov (drafting), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (find
drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics) and
E. Ayalon (consultation).
Barqa (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During April 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at the site of Barqa
(North), in Gan Yavne (Permit No. A-4443*; map ref. NIG 1717-21/6318-21; OIG
1217-21/1318-21), prior to the construction of a residential neighborhood.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Gan Yavne Administration, was directed by H. Torge, assisted by A. Behar and
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration).
Khirbat edh-Duheiriya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During July-September 1998 trial and salvage excavations were conducted
in Site 88 at Ben Shemen (Permit No. A-2905; map ref. NIG
193548-608/650710-843; OIG 143548-608/150710-843). The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway, was
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of G. Parnos, I. Barash and
U. Avner (area supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), Y.
Gorin-Rosen and R. Jackson (glass), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), E. Kamaisky
(pottery restoration), T. Sagiv (photography) and E. Altmark (metallurgical
laboratory).
Mishmar Ayyalon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2000 a trial excavation, cleaning and
documentation, were conducted in three sites, Mishmar Ayyalon (West),
el-Qubab and 'En Yarud (South), prior to further construction in Moshav
Ben-Nun (Permit No. A-3305*). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Glick, with the assistance of V. Shlomi (area
supervision), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Tzion-Cinamon (GPS), Y. Rahamim
(administration) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics), as well as R. Kletter, M.
Peilstöcker and O. Shmueli.
Ramla, esh-Sheikh Reiḥan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During April–May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla, in
the Old Courthouse compound, northwest of the Pool of St. Helena (Rehov
Herzl 76; Permit No. A-4422*; map ref. NIG 1885–6/6481–2; OIG
1385–6/1481–2), after ancient remains were discovered in the wake of an
antiquities inspection by A. Cohen. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shahmarov family, was directed by
K. Sa‘id, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography) and K. Cytryn-Silverman (ceramic consultation).
Tel Tanninim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2004 an excavation was conducted in the Lower Aqueduct
to Caesarea (Permit No. A-4156*; map ref. NIG 19175-7/7160-5; OIG
14175-7/2160-5). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (find drawing), J. Porath and P.
Gandelman.
Kafr Kama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During July 2002 two trial excavations were conducted at Kafr Kama
(Permit No. A-3644*; map ref. NIG 24169/73621; OIG 19169/23621; Permit No.
A-3684*; map ref. NIG 24161/73620; OIG 19161/23620), prior to the
construction of residential buildings. The excavations, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the developer, were directed by D.
Syon, with the assistance of M. Yitach (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass). The
laborers participating in the first excavation were family members and
neighbors of the owner of the house. The laborers in second excavation were
provided by the Ministry of Labor.
Massu’ot Yiẓḥaq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in Moshav Massu’ot
Yizhaq (Permit No. A-3464*; map ref. NIG 17048/62346; OIG 12048/12346). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
moshav, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Kornfeld (drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), A. Dudin (drawing) and Y. Huster (inspection).
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During January 2001 a trial excavation was conducted on the lower
southern hillside of Khirbat Beit Kufa, next to Moshav Bet Nehemya (Permit
No. A-3368*; map ref. NIG 19650/65350; OIG 14650/15350), to examine an
ancient rock-cutting that was exposed by Y. Elisha while inspecting probe
trenches dug in preparation for the construction of the Cross-Israel
Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Cross-Israel Highway, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance
of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography) and T. Kornfeld (drafting).
Ḥorbat Shefi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During November 2004 a trial excavation was conducted next to the
approach road leading to the Meir Shefeya Youth Village (Permit No. A-4296*;
map ref. NIG 1975–6/72150–65; OIG 1475–6/22150–65) after ancient remains
were damaged while laying foundations for a retaining wall. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hof Karmel
Regional Council, was directed by E. Oren, assisted by A. Hajian
(surveying).
Sheikh Danon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During January–February 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
village of Sheikh Danon (Permit No. A-4368*; map ref. NIG 2145/7665; OIG
1645/2665), prior to its expansion. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqoby
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and H. Smithline
(photography).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Artzi Bat-Ami
Published: December 2024

During June 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla, on
Ha-Gedud Ha-‘Ivri Street (Permit No. A-3921*; map ref. NIG
188097–105/648832–91; OIG 138097–105/148832–91), prior to the construction
of a nursery school. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Ramla Municipality, was directed by O. Shmueli and B.
Artzi, with the assistance of S. Navon (administration), V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (find
drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass processing) and S. Gat.
Ashqelon, el-Jura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During October 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at the el-Jura
site in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-3507*; map ref. NIG 157970–8015/619300–880;
OIG 107970–8015/119300–880), after mechanical equipment damaged antiquities
prior to construction in the ‘City’ neighborhood of Ashqelon. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Kav
Raki‘a Company, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of H.
Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), C. Amit (photography), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics), A. Pikovsky (find drawing) and E. Belashov
(drafting). Y. Baumgarten assisted in identifying the ceramics from Area A.
Akhziv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: December 2024

During August 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted c. 250 m northeast
of Tel Akhziv (Permit No. A-3704*; map ref. NIG 20990/77288; OIG
15990/27288). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Electric Company, was directed by D. Avshalom-Gorni (find
drawing), assisted by M. Yitach (administration) and N. Getzov (map
drafting).
Barqa (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a trial excavation was conducted in the eastern part of
Gan Yavne prior to development (Permit No. A-4469*; map ref. NIG
17232-4/63162-4; OIG 12232-4/13162-4). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torge, assisted by A. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (find
drawing).
Yavne, Ḥolot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2002 salvage excavations were conducted at
Holot Yavne (Permit Nos. A-3731, A-3858; map ref. NIG 17222-5/6399-402; OIG
12222-5/1399-402), following the discovery of antiquities during the course
of infrastructure work carried out by the Meqorot Water Company. The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by Meqorot,
which provided considerable assistance, were directed by A, Gorzalczany and
D. Barkan, with the assistance of L. Yihye and L. Zak (area supervision), R.
Abu Halaf and Y. Dangor (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and D.
Porotzky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Fischer and G. Finkielsztejn
(epigraphy) and M. Molokondov (antiquities inspection and general
assistance).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Ras eṭ-Ṭawil
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During December 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Khirbat Ras et-Tawil and east of it, next to the village of Hizma, along the
separation line (Permit No. A-4326*; map ref. NIG 22408/63733; OIG
17408/13733). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by O. Sion (photography),
with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), Y.
Rapuano (pottery reading) and C. Hersch (drawing).
Tel Ḥaẓor, Survey of the By-Pass Road
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During May 2002 an archaeological survey was conducted along the planned
route of Highway 90, in a section that will by-pass Tel Hazor (License No.
G-60/2002*; map ref. NIG 2520-40/7640-72; OIG 2020-40/2640-72). The survey,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of
Public Works, was carried out by Y. Stepansky, M. Haiman and L. Barda (GPS
map).
Ḥorbat Qerumit, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz
Published: December 2024

During October and November 2000 a development survey was conducted at
Horbat Qerumit (Kh. Qurma; G-99/00; map ref. NIG 19766 -826/61627-88; OIG
14766-826/11627-88), prior to preparing the ground for tree planting. The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish
National Fund, was carried out by B. Zissu and Z. Greenhut, assisted by M.
Haiman (GPS system).
Sajur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé
Published: December 2024

During January 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Druze
village of Sajur, (Permit No. A-3570*; map ref. NIG 232300-2/76070-2; OIG
182300-2/26070-2), in the wake of building a parking lot. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Barbé, with the assistance of Y. Dangor (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting) and N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing).
Khirbat es-Saharij
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted at
Khirbat el-Saharij in Pardes Hanna (Permit No. A-3322*; map ref. NIG
19668-77/71031-67; OIG 14668-77/21031-67), to determine the route for the
installation of a sewage pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by M. Avissar, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), V. Pirsky and A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration) and N. Ze'evi (find
drawing).
Khirbat el-‘Asfura (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2004, salvage excavations were conducted in a
field close to Qibbuz Hafez Hayim (Permit No. A-4231; map ref. NIG
182390/635103; OIG 132390/135103), following the trial excavations at the
site in the winter of 2003 (HA-ESI 118). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and Y.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration).
Tel Aviv, Namir Road
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During February-March and June-July 2005, trial and salvage excavations
were conducted at a building plot under development slightly north of
Jabotinsky Street, alongside and east of Namir Road in Tel Aviv (Permit No.
A-4372; NIG 18090-95/66610-11; OIG 13090-95/16610-11). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Waksman-Govrin
Company, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of E.
Yeku'el (area supervision), L. Barda (GPS), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bagar
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), I. Milevski and O. Barzilay
(flint), L.K. Horwitz (archaeozoology), O. Lernau (fishbones), H.K. Mienis
(archaeomalacology), Y. Katz (paleonthology) and E. Barzilay
(geomorphology).
Ḥorbat Qayit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gudovitch Shlomo ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yigal
Published: December 2024

During June 1988 a survey and a trial excavation were conducted at
Horbat Qayit, c. 5 km east of Qibbuz Bet Guvrin (A-1547*; map ref. NIG
1959/6147; OIG 1459/1147), in the wake of arson that laid the surface bare.
The survey and excavation were conducted on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority (the Department of Antiquities and Museums in 1988), under the
direction of S. Gudovitch and Y. Tepper.
Ḥorbat Gilan (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahajna Shireen
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2004 two trial excavations were conducted at
Horbat Gilan (South; Permit No. A-4105*; map ref. NIG 20325-70/70983-1013;
OIG 15325-70/20983-1013), prior to the paving of a section of Highway 6. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by S.
Mahajna, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), L. Yihye-Levy (GPS), R. Gat
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing) and L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory).
Aḥihud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Farhi Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wahib Daud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kapitaikin Lev
Published: December 2024

During February 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted south of the
Bar-Lev industrial zone in the 'Akko Valley (License No. B-202/2000*; map
ref. NIG 21822/75612; OIG 16822/25612), prior to the paving of a road. The
excavation, on behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Institute of
Archaeology and financed by the Industrial Development Cooperation, was
directed by D. Wahib, with the assistance of B. Arubas (surveying), L.
Kapitaikin (pottery) and Y. Rotman (drawing). The report was prepared by L.
Kapitikin and Y. Farhi, assisted by A.J. Boas and K. Cytryn-Silverman.
Ḥorbat Suf, Development Survey along the Route of the National Gas
Pipeline
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

From January to March 2002 a development survey was conducted along the
planned route of the national gas pipeline (License No. G-7/2002). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Haiman,
L. Barda (the survey map), N. Negev and H. Khalaily.
Bet Guvrin, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2000 a development survey was conducted at Bet
Guvrin (G-22/01*; map ref. NIG 1894-7/6123-6; OIG 1394-7/1123-6). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by Qibbuz Bet
Guvrin, was carried out by Y. Lender and D. Varga.
Ramat Raḥel – 2005
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gadot Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arubas Benjamin ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lipschits Oded ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oeming Manfred ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2005 excavation was conducted at the tell of Ramat
Rahel (License No. G-17/2005). The excavation, on behalf of the Institute of
Archaeology of Tel Aviv University and the University of Heidelberg
Theological Seminary, was conducted by the renewed archaeological expedition
to Ramat Rahel, directed by O. Lipschits, M. Oeming and Y. Gadot (excavation
field director). Participating in the excavation were B. Arubas
(stratigraphic-architectural analysis and surveying), G. Cinamon (assistant
excavation field director), L. Freud (registration), D. Davis (assistant
registrar), N. Shimon, V. Zlatekovsky, L. Marom, G. Margalit, B. Babaiev and
S. Zach (area supervision), A. Ahiman (administration), S. Pavel
(photography), A. Sergey (director of volunteers and non-archaeological
activities), F. Vanderwin (assistance in preparing the academic program), Y.
Farhi (numismatics) and I. Taxel (ceramics).
Mey-‘Ami, Development Survey of the Salam–Mey-‘Ami Sector along the
Separation Fence
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

A development survey was conducted along the planned route of the
separation fence, over a 7 km section from Salam to Mey-‘Ami (Permit No.
A-3724*; Salam map ref. NIG 22022/71640; OIG 17022/21640; Mey-‘Ami map ref.
21480/71163; OIG 16480/21163). Stone cairns, farming terraces, dozens of
Middle Bronze Age II shaft tombs hewn into a large bedrock surface (diam. c.
200 m) and remains of a fieldstone building, were documented in the eastern
section of the surveyed area.
Luzit, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2002 a survey was conducted in the Luzit region
(License No. G-48/2002*; map ref. NIG 18860-9027/61930-2074; OIG
13860-4027/11930-2074), in the wake of plans to develop the caves and their
surrounding area by the Jewish National Fund. The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was performed by Y. Dagan, M. Haiman and L. Barda.
‘En Qobi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 a first season of excavations was conducted at ‘En Qobi
(Permit No. A-3243*; map ref. NIG 2112/6258; OIG 1612/1258). The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D. Weiss and A.
Ben-Nun, assisted by V. Essman (surveying). Additional assistance was
rendered by the Jewish National Fund, G. Bashan (project director) and R.
Zada (administration).
Jerusalem, Har Hozvim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at Har
Hozvim in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3506*; map ref. NIG 2197/6346; OIG
1697/1346), prior to construction (ESI 19). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of R.
Abu-Khalaf (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit
(field and studio photography), N. Zak (drafting) and Y. Gorin-Rosen and N.
Katsnelson (glass).
Tel Gat Ḥefer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During April 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted along the southern
slope of Tel Gat Hefer, in the village of Mash-had (Permit No. A-4157*; map
ref. NIG 23040/73820; OIG 18040/23820) after bulldozers, enlarging a lot
prior to construction, damaged a cave and a leveled bedrock surface that was
probably part of an agricultural installation. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by S. Salim Ahmed, was directed by L.
Porat, assisted by A. Ben-Zioni (photography) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Mazor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During April–May 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in the town of
El‘ad (Permit No. A-3630*; map ref. NIG 19525/66180; OIG 14525/16180),
following the exposure of a plastered wall in probe trenches. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Nagorsky, assisted by Y. Dangor (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Khirbat Ibreika
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feldstein Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Taxel Itamar
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in September–October 2002 at Khirbat
Ibreika (License No. B-255/2002; map ref. NIG 1964/6788; OIG 1464/1788),
after mechanical equipment damaged ancient remains. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and the Institute of Archaeology of Tel
Aviv University (through the Israel Institute for Archaeology) and financed
by Derekh Erez and Dan Rolidar, was conducted by I. Taxel and A. Feldstein,
with the assistance of G. Avivi (administration), D. Porotsky (surveying and
drafting), Y. Smertenko (preparing plans for publication), P. Shrago (field
and studio photography), R. Pelta (pottery restoration), A. Speshilov
(pottery drawing), N. Halperin (metallurgical laboratory), A. Kindler, T.
Gur and N. Amitai-Preiss (numismatics), M. Fischer, I. Beit-Arieh, E.
Ayalon, E. Yannai and A. Shavit.
Duda’im Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
Duda'im Forest (License No. S-37/2008; map ref. 1805-45/57950-8115), prior
to planting trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, Deir TanṬur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 the lower aqueduct to Jerusalem was documented east
of Rachel's Tomb (Permit No. A-3745*; map ref. NIG 21995/62545; OIG
16995/12545) in the wake of damage caused to it. The documentation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was performed by O. Sion, assisted by
A. Hajian (surveying), L. Barda (GPS) and E. Belashov (drafting).