bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ẓefat (Safed)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

In 2014 and 2015, three excavations were conducted on the western slope
of Mount Canaan in Zefat (Permits No. A-7145, A-7237, A-7422; map ref.
2466/7631), prior to the construction of a new residential building. The
excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by
E. Dalali-Amos (field photography and pottery), with the assistance of Y.
Yaakobi (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro
(clay pipes), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), R. Kool (numismatics), L.
Kupershmidt (coin cleaning) W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and laborers
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Ramla, Loḥame Betar Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In October 2019, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Qiryat
Menachem Begin neighborhood of Ramla (Permit No. A-8604; map ref.
18847-54/64912-21; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a community center.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by
Ramla Municipality, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), O. Danziger (preliminary tests), I.
Jonish (surveying and field photography), S. Krispin (metal detection), Y.
Tepper (scientific guidance), Y. Gomani (plans), H. Torgë (pottery), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical
laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), N. Amitai-Preiss (metallurgy), T.
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Ḥorbat Moran (Northeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

In January-June 2019, an excavation was conducted in a tower located
northeast of Horbat Moran (Permit No. A-8418; map ref. 188987/594860; Fig.
1), as part of a joint project of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the
Israel Antiquities Authority. The excavation, on behalf of the IAA, was
directed by S. Ganor, with the assistance of Y. Alamor and V. Lifshitz
(administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and photogrammetric documentation),
I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds drawing), J. Nagar and A. Inbar (site
conservation), S. Bloch (computing and archaeological assistance) and S.
Talis (pottery). Paratroopers from the nearby officer training base
participated in the excavation as part of a program to raise the awareness
and appreciation of archaeology and cultural heritage at IDF bases.
Tel Zeror
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2018, a trial excavation was conducted on the southern
outskirts of Tel Zeror (Khirbet Tel edh-Dhrur; Permit No. A-8294; map ref.
197430-717/703476-848), prior to the laying of the eastern railway line. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Netivei Israel Company, was directed by D. Golan and D. Ein-Mor (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), Y. Shmidov
(surveying, drafting and aerial photography), R. Mishayev (surveying), Y.
Asscher (analytical laboratory), V. Nosikovsky and I. Reznitsky
(conservation and metallurgical laboratory), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), L. Perry Gal (zoological consultation), D. Kirzner, M. Abu
Hater, E. Shukron and A. Oshri (preliminary inspections and supervision), A.
de Groot, A. Golani and Z. Greenhut (scientific consultation) and P.
Gendelman , K. Sa'id and M. Masarwa. The Mekorot Company and the Mehadrin
Company, Ltd., provided logistical assistance during the excavation.
Yesud Ha-Ma‘ala
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peterson John ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alef Yael
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a small community excavation accompanied by
conservation work was carried out on a previously excavated, pillared
building at Yesud Ha-Ma‘ala in Upper Galilee (Permit Nos. A-7530; map ref.
257660/773875; Fig. 1), as part of the Galilean Synagogues Rescue Project.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Prime Minister's Office Heritage Department, was conducted by
U. Berger, Y. Alef (conservation planning) and J. Peterson (conservation),
with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), R. Liran and A. Kleiner
(surveying and drafting), M. Peleg (aerial photography), A. Shapiro (GPS),
D. Gazit (studio photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing and plans), L. Porat (pottery
restoration), M. Krakovsky (flints) and E.J. Stern (scientific
consultation). The excavation was conducted with the participation of pupils
of the Nahshonei Ha-Hula Elementary School in Yesud Ha-Ma‘ala.
Appendix: The Pottery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2017, a salvage excavation was undertaken northwest
of Mazliah Intersection, near the southern entrance to Beʼer Sheva'
(Permit No. A-8125; map ref. 181035/571163; Fig. 1), prior to infrastructure
and development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the City of Beʼer Sheva', was directed by
N.D. Michael (field photography) with the assistance of M. Kahan (surveying
and drafitng), Y. Tepper (consultation), Y. Alamor (administration), E.
Aladjem (GIS, aerial photography), I. Peretz (trail trenches), T.
Erickson-Gini (pottery; see Appendix), T. Winter (glass) and I.E. Delerson
(map and plans). Additional help was provided by S. Talis.
Ḥorbat Tittora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

During March-June and November 2017, an educational excavation was
conducted on the summit of the hill on which Horbat Tittora is situated
(Permit No. A-7949; map ref. 202056/645550). The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.S. Tendler with the
assistance of V. Bosidan-Gadol and guides of the Israel Antiquities
Authority central district educational department (guiding of school
students), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Johananoff and S.
Krispin (metal detecting), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and
Y. Marmelstein (field and aerial photography) and H. Torgë, B.J. Dolinka and
I. Taxel (ceramics).
Ḥorbat Zekharya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

Between December 2017 and April 2018, a salvage excavation was conducted
at Horbat Zekharya (Khirbat Zakariyya; Permit Nos. A-8165, A-8183; map ref.
197754/647828; Fig. 1), prior to construction and development work in the
Modi'in Technological Park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Happiness is Us Company
Ltd., was directed by A.S. Tendler with the assistance of S. Krispin and I.
Jonish (area supervision and metal detection), H. Torgë (ceramics), Y. Agmon
and T. Rudin (assistant area supervision), O. Nagrin and T. Agami
(registration), Y. Amrani and R. Abu-Halaf (administration), D. Masarwa and
Y. Elisha (backhoe supervision), M. Johananoff (metal detection), Y. Shmidov
(surveying and photogrammetry), A. Peretz and B. Langford (field
photography), Griffin Higher Photography (aerial photography), B. Langford
and E. Cohen (subterranean survey), Y. Nagar and V. Eshed (physical
anthropology) and K. Forste (archaeobotany), as well as P. Gendelman, W.
Atrash, Y. Gorin-Rosen, N. Amitai-Preiss, Y. Dray, E.J. Stern and A. Kloner
(consultation).
Caesarea, Ancient Tsunami Research
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Artzy Michal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkai Ofra ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goodman-Tchernov Beverly
Published: December 2024

In June 2010, a land excavation and a marine excavation were conducted
simultaneously in Caesarea (License No. G-25/2010; land site map ref.
190480/712907, marine site map ref. 189795/712866), as part of research into
tsunami events. The land excavation was conducted by M. Artzi of the
Institute for Maritime Studies at the University of Haifa, and the marine
excavation was conducted by B. Goodman-Tchernov of the Leon H. Charney
School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa, in collaboration with
J. Sharvit of the Israel Antiquities Authority's Marine Archaeology Unit and
D. Hendrik from Hunter College New York, with the assistance of M.
Oren-Pascal (pottery reading), S. Zagorsky (pottery drawing) and S.
Ben-Yehuda (drafting).
Naḥal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tiano Jamie
Published: December 2024

In August 2020, a trial excavation was conducted west of the confluence
of Nahal Yarmut and Nahal Yish'i (Permit No. A-8820; map ref.
197478-555/627585-744; Fig. 1), after building remains were discovered in
trial trenches prior to the construction of a water conduit beneath Highway
38. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and funded by the National Transport Infrastructure Company Ltd, was
directed by J. Tiano, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration),
C. Shliker (preliminary inspections), D. Ben Ayoun (antiquities inspection),
S. Halevi (photogrammetry), A. Rose (plans), as well as Z. Kanias, Y.
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Ṭirat Karmel: Glass Vessels from Late Roman–Early Byzantine Burial Caves
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In July 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted to the east of Tirat
Karmel (map ref. 198529-555/740608-626; Permit No. A-7769), prior to the
construction of a hotel. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Shatit Co., was directed by A.S.
Sa'id. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds. The excavation uncovered two
rock-cut burial caves dated to the Late Roman-early Byzantine periods. For
the full report, see links below.
Naḥal ‘En Kerem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

On September 18, 2008, an archaeological development survey was
conducted along Nahal 'En Kerem (License No. S-58/2008; map ref.
214734-7272/630785-1313; Fig. 1), prior to the laying of a drainage pipe.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Gihon Company, was conducted by D. Ein-Mor (field photography)
and D. Levi (GIS), with the assistance of N. Zak (location map).
Tell Musa Shahin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in July 2002 on Dolev Street (Block
3734) in Kefar Gevirol, on Tell Musa Shahin (Permit No. A-3675*; map ref.
NIG 17851-2/64463; OIG 12851-2/14463) after tombs were damaged during the
course of earthmoving work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Ako'a family, was directed by A. Dugot, assisted
by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Ḥorbat ‘Eved
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During May 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat ‘Eved in
Moshav Peqi‘in (Permit No. A-3632*; map ref. NIG 2305/7655; OIG 1805/2655),
in the wake of damage to the site caused by a bulldozer. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by R. Dahan, was directed
by L. Porat and N. Getzov, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing), G. Finkielsztejn (identifying Rhodian amphora),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery reading).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Maḥane Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During September 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted at 37 Ha-Ba'al
Shem Tov Street, within the Mahane Yehuda antiquity site in Petah Tiqwa
(Permit No. A-4250*; map ref. NIG 19024-5/66519-24; OIG 14024-5/16519-24),
following the discovery of antiquities during development and construction
work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
the A.H. Maya Company, was directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance
of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), L. Yihye (GIS/GPS mapping), A. Re'em and
K. Sari. Photography and surveying of the excavation were performed by the
author.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in October 1999 between Balfour and
the Jewish Brigade Streets in Ramla (A-3118*; map ref. NIG
18800–15/64840–65; OIG 13800–15/14840–65). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance
of A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), A.
Pikovsky (drawing of finds) and M. Avissar (pottery reading).
Ḥorbat Gilan (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During December 2002 and January 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted
at Site 201 of the Cross-Israel Highway Project, c. 300 m south of Horbat
Gilan (Permit No. A-3686; map ref. NIG 20323-60/70984-1003; OIG
15323-60/20984-1003). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Project, was directed by A.
Gorzalczany, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V.
Essman, S. Pirsky, A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography) and E. Barzilay (geomorphology). Additional assistance
was provided by E. Yannai, Y. Dagan, J. Sharvit, I. Milevski, Z. Horovich
and A. 'Adwa. The laborers came from Nazareth and Umm el-Fahm. The
maintenance staff of the site commemorating the fallen soldiers of the
Border Police at Barkai Junction was very helpful, especially D.
Hershkowitz.
Ramla (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During May 2002 an excavation was conducted in an area slated for
construction at 13 Ha-Shomer Street, in Ramla (Permit No. A-3640*; map ref.
NIG 18794–5/64878–80; OIG 13794–5/14878–80), after ancient remains were
discovered in two backhoe trenches that were part of an antiquities
inspection. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by H. Torgë, with the assistance of D. Wineberger (antiquities
inspection), V. Shlomi (area supervision), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

From March to June 2003 trial excavations were conducted at Modi'in,
within the Buchman southeast precinct (Permit No. A-3856; map ref. NIG
2010/6420; OIG 1510/1420). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
conducted by A. Onn and E.C.M. van den Brink, assisted by E. Braun, G.
Hillel, W. Shlomi and Y. Zelinger (field supervision), L. Barda (GPS), Y.
Dangur, S. Ya'aqov-Jam, (administration), V. Essman, T. Kornfeld and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Ḥorbat Meshullam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2001 a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Meshullam (Permit No. A-3384*; map ref. NIG 17135/63385; OIG 12135/13385),
following the discovery of ancient remains while overseeing the digging of a
channel for a sewage line. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Yahal Engineering Company, was directed by T.
Kanias, assisted by H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and T.
Sagiv (photography).
Yafo, Rabbi Yehuda Me-Raguza Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peilstöcker Martin
Published: December 2024

During December 1999, a one-day salvage excavation was conducted in
Yafo, on Rabbi Yehuda Me-Raguza Street (Permit No. A-3175*; map ref. NIG
176666/662020; OIG 126666/162020) after the exposure of human bones during
trenching work. The excavation was opposite house No. 48, 2.5 m west of an
area that had previously been excavated by the author (ESI 20:49*). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M.
Peilstöcker, assisted by V. Eshed (physical anthropology).
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arazi Menahem ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arubas Benjamin
Published: December 2024

During June–July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in central Bet
She’an, north of Ha-Arba‘a Avenue (Permit No. A-3454*; map ref. NIG
2470/7114; OIG 1970/2114), prior to the construction of a local medical
clinic (Quppat Holim branch). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Quppat Holim (Health Maintenance Organization),
was directed by K. Covello-Paran with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and H. Tahan (find
drawing). A probe trench (License No. G-55/2001; map ref. NIG
247015–80/711425–50; OIG 197015–80/211425–50) was excavated by M. Arazi,
using a pneumatic excavator, with the assistance of B. Arubas (surveying),
on behalf of the Hebrew University Expedition to Bet She’an. This trench
extended southeast of the IAA excavation and was meant to confirm or refute
the existence of a water aqueduct to Bet She’an-Scythopolis. During March
2003 a salvage excavation was conducted on the southern side of the new
General Health Center building in Bet She‘an (Permit No. A-3862*; map ref.
NIG 247063–8/711441–46; OIG 197063–8/211441–46), prior to development work.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Quppat
Holim, was directed by B. Hana, assisted by B. Arubas (surveying).
Khirbat Ḥammada
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2003, a development survey was conducted along a
section of the proposed 'Fifth Line' water pipe to Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-3980*; map ref. NIG 192058-202417/631403-635677; OIG
142058-152417/131403-135677). The survey, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the TAHAL Engineering Group, was directed by H.
Stark, assisted by A. Nagorsky, D. Weiss, H. Moyal, L. Barda (GPS/GIS) and
Z. Matskevich (lithic material).
‘Iyei Me‘arot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2002 an excavation was conducted prior to the
northwestern expansion of the town of Hazor Ha-Gelilit (Permit No. A-3601*;
map ref. NIG 25065/76550; OIG 20065/26550). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed and photographed by H. Smithline, with the assistance
of A. Shapiro (area supervison and surveying), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), L. Porat (pottery
restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), and D. Syon (numismatics). The
location of the excavation areas was determined by information provided by
IAA inspectors Y. Stepansky, B. Hana and M. Zou'abi, who oversaw and
accompanied the progress of the development.
Tel Dor – 2004
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharon Ilan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gilboa Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Karasik Avshalom
Published: December 2024

The twenty second season of excavations was conducted in July 2004 at
Tel Dor (the second season of the renewed expedition to the site; License
No. G-56/2004). The excavation, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of
the Hebrew University, the Zinman Institute of Archaeology of the University
of Haifa and the Israel Exploration Society, was directed by I. Sharon and
A. Gilboa, with the participation of c. 50 students and volunteers from
abroad, 15 students from the University of Haifa and 30 staff members.
Participating institutions were the University of California at Berkeley,
headed by A. Stewart; University of Washington at Seattle, headed by S.
Stroup; the Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science at the Weizmann
Institute of Science, headed by S. Weiner, the University of South Africa
headed by W. Boshoff and the Center for Nautical and Regional Archaeology,
Dor, headed by I. Hirshberg, where the offices of the expedition are
located. The excavation's field staff included J. Berg (senior field
archaeologist), A. Estes (Area D1 supervision), E. Bloch-Smith of Villanova
University and A. Brody of the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley
(sub-area supervision in Area D2), S. Matskevich (architectural drafting and
electronic infrastructure), R. Lin (conservation), S.R. Martin (sub-area
supervision in Area D1 and in charge of late pottery), A. Karasik (Area G
supervision), Y. Shalev, J. Nager, E. Dintino, J. Chesley, M. Thornton and
R. Karberg (sub-area supervision in Area D1). Experts and support staff that
actively participated in the excavation included U. Smilansky and H. Mara of
the Technical University of Vienna (computerized typology), A. Killebrew of
Pennsylvania State University (cultural heritage), E. Boaretto and E. Mintz
(14C dating), R. Shachak-Gross (micromorphology), T. Goldman (electronic
infrastructure and computerized graphics), R. M. Alberts (phytolith
analyses), F. Berna and A. Behar (sediment chemistry), S. Silshtein and N.
Yahalom (archaeometallurgy), N. Raban (archaeozoology), N. Kruger and E.
Cruywagen (recorders in Area D2), A. Haiem (administration), T. Ortballs
(photography) and V. Rosen (find drawing). The expedition was lodging at the
guest house of Qibbutz Nahsholim. A practical course on architectural
conservation was conducted, for the first time, within the framework of the
excavation, on behalf of the University of Haifa.
Bashit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in October 1999 at the site of Bashit
in Moshav 'Aseret (A-3126*; map ref. NIG 17626-46/63677-90; OIG
12626-46/13677-90), after ancient remains were damaged during work preceding
the installation of a sewage pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by T. Kanias, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying), R. Graff (drafting) and M. Saltzberger (photography).
Ḥuqoq – 2012
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Grey Matthew ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spigel Chad ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Coussens Brian
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, the second season of excavations was conducted at
Horbat Huqoq (henceforth Huqoq) in Eastern Galilee (License No. G-11/2012;
map ref. 245198/754556; HA-ESI 124). The excavation was undertaken and
underwritten by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brigham
Young University (Utah), Trinity University (Texas), the University of
Oklahoma, and the University of Toronto (Canada). Additional funding was
provided by the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology (S. Bishop); Judea
Reform Congregation of Durham, NC; Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, FL; and
private donors. The excavation was directed by J. Magness, with the
assistance of S. Kisilevitz (co-director); M. Golan (administration); C.
Spigel and M. Grey (area supervision); T. De`adle (consultant on the modern
village); B. Coussens (assistant area supervisor); J. Bucko (surveying); J.
Haberman (field photography); M. Robinson-Mohr (registration); D. Schindler
(ceramics); K. Britt (mosaics); H. Greenfield and C. Neufeldt (faunal
remains); C. Swan (glass); J. George (paleobotany); N. Elkins (numismatics);
P. Flesher (computer data); R. Mohr (drawing); D. Porotsky (drafting); O.
Cohen (site conservation); N. Livesey (educational director); M. Lavie
(cleaning and conservation of artifacts); and R. Gat (ceramics restoration).
Y. Shivti'el continued to explore and document an ancient cistern with
underground tunnels adjacent to the synagogue. The volunteers consisted of
undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S.A. and Canada.
Tel Ḥaẓor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Hazor
(Permit No. A-5687; map ref. 25336-42/76982-95), in the wake of damage to
the northeastern slope of the tell. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqoby (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying), A.
Shapiro (GPS), M. Hartal (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), D. Mor (geology), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and
laborers from Tiberias.
‘Iyei Me‘arot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2005, a trial excavation was conducted in the Bustan
Bet quarter of Hazor Ha-Gelilit (Permit No. A-4546; map ref. 251/766), 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 M. Hartal and H. Bron, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration) and V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting). H. Smithline and H. Bron conducted a preliminary survey at the
site (Permit No. A-4315).
Yafo (Jaffa), Qibbuẓ Galuyot Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on Qibbuz Galuyot
Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-3769*; map ref. NIG 178545/662024; OIG
128545/162024). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Netivē Ayyalon Company, was directed by M. Ajami,
assisted by D. Porotzki (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and A.
Gorzalczany.
Jerusalem, Ras el-‘Amud (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ras
el-'Amud quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6162; map ref. 22305-8/63071-4;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem municipality,
was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and N. Nehama
(administration), M. Kunin and B. Antin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), B. Dolinka (pottery
reading), I. Lidsky-Resnikoc (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). B. Touri and N.
Zanton conducted preliminary inspections at the site.
Ramla, Marcus Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During April–October 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted in a
private lot on Marcus Street, prior to building a residence (Permit No.
B-207/2000; map ref. NIG 18794–7/64863–8; OIG 13794–7/14863–8). The
excavation, on behalf of the Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies of the
University of Haifa, was initiated and funded by the property owner––the
family of Rabbi Abu Hazeira of Ramla––was directed by R. Toueg
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Olitzky (surveying and drafting),
Z. Friedman (computerized plans), Y. Arnon (pottery drawing and reading
ceramic finds), R. Pollack (glass) and P. Peled (metallurgy).
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in June–July 2002 at the Caesarea
archaeological site (Permit No. A-3667*; map ref. NIG 19020–35/71120–250;
OIG 14020–35/21120–250). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Qibbuz Sedot Yam, was directed by K. Sa‘id, with
the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and P. Gendelman
(pottery reading).
Tel Ḥaẓor (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During April 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
discovered by the antiquities inspector R. Getzov along the route of the
planned detour for Highway 90, west of Tel Hazor (Permit No. A-4149; map
ref. NIG 2524/7693; OIG 2024/2693). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works, was
directed by N. Getzov (surveying and drafting), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqoby (administration), H. Smithline (photography), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), D. Barshad (regional archaeologist) and Y. Alexandre
(district archaeologist).
Tel Maloṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ory Jacob
Published: December 2024

During December 1952 and January 1953 an excavation was conducted along
the western slope of Tel Malot, prior to the construction of the railway
line to Be'er Sheva'. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of
Antiquities of the Ministry of Education and Culture and with funding
provided by the Negev Railway Project, was directed by J. Ory (License No.
&-2/1953*; map ref. NIG 187/640; OIG 137/140; Figs. 1, 2).
Naḥal Barqai 1998–2000
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Givon Shmuel
Published: December 2024

During July 1998, July 1999 and July 2000 the ninth, tenth and eleventh
excavation seasons were conducted at Nahal Barqai (G-28/98, G-63/99,
G-10/00; map ref. NIG 1838/6279; OIG 1338/1279; HA–ESI 110), on behalf of
Bar Ilan University and sponsored by the Yo’av Regional Council, Bar Ilan
University, Claremont University and McGill University. Qibbuz Kefar Menahem
provided accommodations for the expedition. S. Givon directed the
excavation, with the assistance of T. Schneider and W. Kriger (area
supervision 1998), M. Goldman, D. Inbar and R. Byrne (area supervision
1999–2000), K. Maeyama and J. Du-Toit (registration), A. Feldstein
(surveying and drafting), D. Inbar (sections drawing), E. Karon (pottery
restoration), M. Rappaport (pottery and special finds drawing). Students
from Claremont University in California, headed by T. Schneider,
participated in the 1998 season; students from McGill University in
Montreal, Canada, headed by B. Levy, participated in the 1999–2000 seasons.
Mazor (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at Mazor (East),
prior to preparing a building lot for a new neighborhood in El‘ad (Compound
A, Lots 123, 124; Permit No. A-3627*; map ref. NIG 19669/66250; OIG
14669/16250). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Dagan (field photography) and Y. Baruch (survey of the area
and exposure of surface with the aid of mechanical equipment) and with the
assistance of R. Abu Khalaf (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting) and N. Ze’evi (drawing). Considerable help was
rendered by K. Sari, the district archaeologist.
Moẓ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lass Egon H.E. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Thiede† Carsten Peter
Published: December 2024

During August–September of 2003 and of 2004, the third and fourth
seasons of excavation were conducted at Moza (License Nos. G-51/03, G-65/04;
map ref. NIG 2155–7/6332–3; OIG 1655–7/1332–3). The excavation was directed
by C.P. Thiede and E.H.E. Lass, under the joint auspices of the
Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule in Basel, Switzerland and
the Israel Antiquities Authority. Assisting in the excavation was R. Lewis
(administration, 2004 season), T. Sagiv (photography, 2003 season),
occasional volunteers and students of the STH, as well as A. Nagorsky.
Ḥorbat ‘Uẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in June 2004 west of Horbat 'Uza
(Permit No. A-4187; map ref. NIG 21441/75762; OIG 16441/25762), prior to the
installation of an electric pylon. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric Company, was directed by
N. Getzov, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography and supervision assistance), D. Syon
(metal detection), A. Shapiro (GPS) and A. Grishna (field registration).
Gush Ḥalav (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Gush
Halav, in a building from the Ottoman period that was damaged by
construction work, next to the old Maronite church (Permit No. A-3985*; map
ref. NIG 24190/77011; OIG 19190/27011). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Gush Halav local council, was
directed by M. Hartal, assisted by A. Dadosh (administration) and V. Essman
and V. Pirsky (surveying).
Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During May 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in Azor (Permit No.
A-3422; map ref. NIG 1815-8/6592-6; OIG 1315-8/1592-6), in the wake of
damage caused by mechanical equipment to ancient remains. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the
assistance of T. Kanias (area supervision), A. Hajian (surveying), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Ben-Gal (pottery
restoration), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), E. Altmark (metallurgical
laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass). E. Yannai
provided valuable scientific assistance.
Naḥal Timna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 trial excavations were conducted at Nahal Timna (Permit
No. A-4460*; map ref. NIG 19155-80/63015-30; OIG 14155-80/13015-30). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by H. Stark (photography), with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), I. Berin (drafting), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and A. Nagorsky.
Qannir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sari Kamil
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2004 a trial excavation and documentation were
conducted at Qannir (Permit No. A-4266*; map ref. 20277-87/71469-75; OIG
15277-87/21469-75) after antiquities were damaged during the course of
infrastructure work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by K. Sari, with the assistance of S. Mahajna, P. Gendelman
(pottery), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), M.
Masarwa and J. Sharvit.
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shabi Tamar
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Modi'in
(Permit No. A-6540; map ref. 196720-7132/646452-755; Fig. 1), following the
discovery of ancient remains during an antiquities inspection prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Kal-Gav Company, was directed by R. Avner, with the
assistance of T. Shabi (area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), R.
Assis (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), R. Bar-Natan, D. Sandhaus and Y.
Rapuano (ceramics) and I. Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing). Additional
assistance was rendered by A. Re'em, A. Shadman and A. Rothstein.
Qiryat Ata, Giv‘at Allonim (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Giv'at Allonim
in Qiryat Ata (Permit No. A-6212; map ref. 213259-340/746259-650; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Qiryat Ata municipality, was
directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), D.
Kirzner (preliminary inspections), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and N. Zak (drafting). Additional support was
rendered by A. Gorzalczany, R. Frankel and K. Sa'id.
Tiberias, the Municipal Park (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During March, April, September and December 2008, an archaeological
excavation was conducted in the Tiberias municipal park (Permit No. A-5397;
map ref. 250785/743700), prior to the construction of an underground car
park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Tiberias Economic Company, was directed by
M. Hartal and A. Najar, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
G. Jaffe (area supervision), R. Mishayev and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), H. Smithline (field photography), Skyview Company (aerial
photography), Y. Arnon (ceramics) and laborers from Tiberias and Kafr Manda.
Gush Ḥalav (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During March 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in Gush Halav
(Permit No. A-4135; map ref. NIG 24207/77017; OIG 19207/27017), prior to
construction and in the wake of exposing ancient remains while carrying
antiquities inspections. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by M. and M. Zidan, was directed by M. Hartal, assisted
by Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and laborers from
Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, Shemu’el Ha-Navi Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted on Shemu'el
Ha-Navi Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5688; map ref. 221123/633400),
prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), S. al-‘Amlah (metal detection), Y. Rapuano (pottery reading),
I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), E. Belashov (plans), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Yavne, Survey Map
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Taxel Itamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fischer Moshe
Published: December 2024

During 2002 a survey of the map of Yavne (75) was conducted, as part of
the archaeological project of Yavne-Yam excavations (License No. G-30/2002).
The survey, on behalf of the Department of Classical Studies and the
Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University, was directed by M. Fischer
and I. Taxel, with the participation of students from the Department of
Archaeology of the Land of Israel and the Department of Classical Studies of
Tel Aviv University and volunteers.
Tel Qasile (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at 17 Shim'ony
Street in Tel Aviv, within the precincts of the Tel Qasile antiquities site
(North; Permit No. A-6534; map ref. 180619-30/668269-79), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Yaroshevitz (field photography), with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration), S. Yihielov (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), E. van den Brink (ceramics), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), M. Smilansky (flint drawing), M. Ajami and D.
Barkan. Special thanks to E. Braun and E. van den Brink for their help with
references regarding Early Bronze Age remains in the Tel Aviv region and
permission to peruse archaeological reports that have not yet been
published.
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ, Road 21
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Shu'fat Ridge in the Ramat Shelomo quarter of Jerusalem, along the planned
route of Highway 21 (Permit No. A-6594; map ref. 221521/635105). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Moriah Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian and (surveying), A.
Peretz (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography) and I.
Berin (drafting).
Yeroḥam Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in two
buildings next to the Yeroham Junction (Permit No. A-3709*; map ref. NIG
1912/5457; OIG 1412/0457), due to partial damage by work conducted along
Highway 224. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by Y. Lender,
assisted by S. Gal (surveying and drafting).
Sansanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in December 1998 north of Sansanna
(L-829; map ref. NIG 19075/58565; OIG 14075/08565) prior to enlarging the
settlement. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of
Judea and Samaria, was directed by Y. Feller, assisted by P. Portnov
(surveying and drafting) and S. Ammami (photography).
Jisr es-Sidd
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

During November 2005 a small excavation was conducted near the ruined
bridge of Jisr es-Sidd, c. 2 km south of Qevuzat Kinneret (Permit No.
A-4623*; map ref. NIG 25295-310/73400-50; OIG 20295-310/23400-50), in the
wake of damage to an unknown subterranean wall. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the Meqorot National
Water Company, was directed and photographed by H. Smithline, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), N. Zak
(drafting) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Z. Vinogradov of Qibbuz Bet Zera'
contributed from his extensive knowledge of the region.
Naḥal Siaḥ (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Horowitz Zach
Published: December 2024

During December 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Nahal
Siah south site, on the southwestern outskirts of Haifa (Permit No. A-3801*;
map ref. NIG 19725/74510; OIG 14725/24510), in the wake of damage to
antiquities caused during work by the Electric Company. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric Company,
was directed by K. Sa'id and Z. Horovich, assisted by A. Lalush
(administration), V. Essman (surveying) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery
drawing).
Maresha, Subterranean Complex 57
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alpert Bernie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Ian
Published: December 2024

During the years 2000-2004 excavations were conducted in Subterranean
Complex 57, located c. 100 m southeast of Maresha's upper city (License Nos.
G-3/2000, G-52/2001; Permit Nos. A-3567, A-3941, A-4099; map ref. NIG
190551/611000; OIG 140551/111000). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Archaeological Seminars, was
directed by B. Alpert and I. Stern, with the assistance of M. Osband (area
supervision), S. Shaharit and L. Yaborsky (pottery restoration, registration
and organization) and S. Neuman (photography, drafting and drawing). The
staff of the Archaeological Seminars and their participants from around the
globe took part in the excavation, which benefited from the cooperation of
T. Tzuk and the staff of the Bet Guvrin National Park.
Be’er Massu’a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, patrols were carried out in the region of Be’er
Massu’a (Khirbat Bir al-Medwar) in the central Judean Shephelah (map ref.
NIG 19139/62000; OIG 14139/12000) to evaluate damage to antiquities caused
by recent illicit excavations that were discovered by A. Kline, inspector
with the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery in the Judean
Shephelah. The patrols, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, were
conducted by B. Zissu, A. Ganor, A. Kline, S. Ganor, Y. Zissu, N. and A.
Greitzer, with the assistance of the Calgary Institute for the Humanities,
University of Calgary, Canada.