bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modi‘in, Labor Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of the Modi'in labor zone (Permit No. A-6257; map ref.
19673-89/64719-36), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Nisko
Electricity and Electronics Inc, was directed by A. 'Azab, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration) and M. Kahan (surveying).
Ma‘alot–Tarshiḥa, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted
within the precincts of the town Ma'a lot-Tarshiha (License No. S-218/2010;
map ref. 2269-73/7689-92), prior to enlarging Shekhunat Ha-Banim. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y.
Gur, with the participation of Y. Lerer (surveyor) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Tell Magharat Ghazza, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted at Tell
Magharat Ghazza (Giv'at Ha-Mirdafim; License No. S-275/2011; map ref.
160663/606730), prior to resuming the planting of trees in the region. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by G. Seriy (field
photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, Nahal Zofim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

During December 2010-January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted
in Nahal Zofim (Permit No. A-6076; map ref. 221106-745/634647-974),
following damage caused to an ancient quarry while preparing the route for a
bicycle track. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed
by S. Kisilevitz (photography), with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and N.
Nehama (administration), M. Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying) and D. Levy
(GPS).
Or ‘Aqiva, Northern Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the northern
industrial zone of Or 'Aqiva (Permit No. A-6200; map ref. 19242-62/71377-94;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf to the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
En Ya‘aqov
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

A development survey conducted by Y. Lehrer and E. Stern, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, in Moshav ‘En Ya‘aqov (Permit No. A-3669*;
elevation point 505; map ref. NIG 22245/76830; OIG 17245/26830) prior to
construction in a flat area, covered with a grove of oak trees, revealed no
archaeological remains.
Tell Qasile (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 50
Brodezky Street in Tel Aviv, within the precincts of the Tell Qasile
antiquities site (North; Permit No. A-6288; map ref. 181141-57/668549-76),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by A. Atad, was directed by L.
Rauchberger (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), H. Ben-Ari (GPS, surveying and drafting), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), A. Gorzalczany (guidance), M. Ajami, D. Barkan, A. Buchennino
and S. Yehielov (Tel Aviv district) and three laborers from Wadi 'Ara.
Modi‘in, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

Prior to paving the junction of Highways 3 and 443 in Modi‘in, a survey
was conducted south of Horbat Hammim (License No. G-75/02*; map ref. NIG
1987–2007/6477–82; OIG 1487–1507/1477–82) by O. Shmueli and L. Barda, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority. Most of the surveyed area had been
damaged in the past by mechanical equipment. Six terraces, built of 2–3
courses of fieldstones, were surveyed on either side of Highway 443. A cave
that probably served as a water cistern was discovered next to the Medical
Corps memorial. The cave’s entrance (3 × 4 m) faced west, part of its
ceiling collapsed and above the remaining part were signs of shallow
channels, hewn to divert rainwater. Several non-diagnostic potsherds were
collected.
Zuq et-Tahtani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted east of the Zuq
et-Tahtani antiquities site, within the precincts of Moshav Bet Hillel
(Permit No. A-6967; map ref. 256484/791157; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage
to ancient remains. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company, was
directed by R. Assis (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), A. Shapiro (surveying and maps), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics)
and E. Israeli (private map collection).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on the fringes of
Khirbat Burnat, east of Shoham (Permit No. A-7167; map ref.
196336-78/657703-30; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the property owner, was
directed by A.S. Tendler, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and C. Ben-Ari (GPS).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Krispin Shahar
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted southeast of Ligad
Center in Modi'in (Permit No. A-7252; map ref. 197283-672/647092-144; Fig.
1), after mechanical equipment exposed ancient remains during a preliminary
antiquities inspection. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Aviv Paritzki, Esq., was directed by
S. Krispin, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography) and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and R. Toueg
(preliminary antiquities inspections).
Tel Te’omim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Horowitz Zach
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the southern
part of the settlement of Tel Te'omim in the Bet She'an Valley (Permit No.
A-7198; map ref. 246973-7014/705008-50), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the M'ayanot Valley Regional Council, was directed by Z.
Horowitz, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Nosikovsky
(metallurgical laboratory), D. Syon (numismatics), Y. Bibas (computing and
studio photography), I. Ktalav (mollusks) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing).
Horbat Kelah (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2011, an excavation was conducted at the Horbat
Kelah antiquities site in Modi'in (Permit No. A-6349; map ref.
19780-800/64850-60), prior to enlarging the cemetery (Fig. 1). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
P. Spivak, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography), H. Ben-Ari (GPS) and M. Kunin (drafting).
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amit David ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seligman Jon
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2009, a trial excavation was conducted along the
eastern slope of the Mount of Olives (Permit No. A-5605; map ref.
224465-88/632723-62), prior to the installation of a water pipeline. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jerusalem municipality, was directed by I. Zilberbod, D.
Amit and J. Seligman, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov
(plans), C. Amit (studio photography) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ono
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Sigal
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in March 2000 at the Ono site in Or
Yehuda (A-3222*; Kafr 'Ana; map ref. NIG 18737-48/65914-24; OIG
13737-48/15914-24; HA-ESI 114), after antiquities were discovered during
construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by S. Golan, with the assistance of R. Graff (drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), M. Ajami and E.
Ayash.
Tel Gat Hefer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Gat Hefer in
Mashad (Permit No. A-6199; map ref. 230135-65/738250-300), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by G.B. Jaffe (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi and H. 'Iz ad-Din (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), W. Atrash (consultation) and H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing).
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, an excavation was conducted in Qiryat Ata (Tell
el 'Idham; Permit No. A-6269; map ref. 207599-708/745749-889), prior to the
construction of a commercial center. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shikun & Binui
Company, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A.
Peretz (field photography), E. Yannai (ceramics), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), L. Talmi and K. Sa'id.
Yafo, Roslan and Mifraz Shelomo Streets
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yechielov Stella
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010, February and April-May 2011, salvage excavations
were conducted on Roslan and Mifraz Shelomo Streets in Yafo (Permit Nos.
A-5883, A-6115; map ref. 176954-7356/661898-2590), prior to infrastructure
renovations. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo, were directed by Y.
Arbel, with the assistance of M. Hater, S. Yechielov and L. Rauchberger
(area supervisors), R. Abu Halaf, E. Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration),
M. Kunin, M. Kahan and A. Hajian (surveying), R. Avidov (field drawing), A.
Peretz and C. Amit (photography), A. de Vincenz, K. Burke, E. Yannai and N.
Amitai-Preiss (ceramic finds), D.T. Ariel and R. Kool (numismatics), M. Sade
and I. Ktalav (zooarchaeology), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds) and A. Glick
(historical weapons).
Ḥura (East), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted east of the
Bedouin township of Hura (License No. S-283/2011; map ref.
19475-600/57640-880), prior to preparing the area for forestation. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was performed by N.S. Paran and F.
Sonntag, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Maḥane Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Mahane
Yehuda antiquities site in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-5481; map ref.
190361-71/665218-26), in the wake of discovering a wall in trial trenches
(Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Nimrod Levy, was directed by R. Assis, with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M.
Peilstöcker (guidance), N. Zak (drafting) and A. Re'em.
Ḥorbat Ḥazzan and Ḥorbat Avraq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted
between Horbat Hazzan and Horbat Avraq, c. 1.5 km south of Moshav Amazya in
the Hevel Lakhish region (Permit No. A-5723; map ref. 19161-251/60251-98;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of the Benē Dekalim settlement.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by I.
Peretz (field photography) and A. Freiberg, with the assistance of Y.
Israel, D. Varga, E. Aladjem, A. Krokhmalnik, V. Carmel, Y. Lender and Y.
Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld, E. Belashov (surveying and
drafting), S. Talis (pottery), I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds), C.
Amit (studio photography) and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the Zippor
Compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-6367; map ref. 200922-87/647236-347) prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Moshe Avisrur and Sons, Ltd., was
directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A.
Peretz (field photography), I. Kornfeld (preliminary inspections) and
laborers from Wadi 'Ara.
Tel ‘En Gev – 2003
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Miyazaki Shuji
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2003, the seventh season of excavation at Tel 'En-Gev
was carried out by the Japanese Expedition for Biblical Archaeology, headed
by A. Tsukimoto of Rikkyo University, Tokyo (License No. G-49/03). These
excavations are conducted in the framework of the 'Land of Geshur Project'
under the direction of M. Kochavi from the Institute of Archaeology of Tel
Aviv University. The excavation team included M. Okita and N. Yamauchi
(chief archaeologists), Y. Paz (Israeli liaison), K. Hirakawa, H. Hino, T.
Sugimoto, A. Echigoya, H. Kuwabara, S. Miyazaki, M. Ezoe (field
supervision), S. Hasegawa (registration), F. Chiwaya (surveying and
drafting), H. Nakano (photography) and G. Avivi (administration).
Er-Reina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Er-Reina
(Permit No. A-6027; map ref. 229681-727/736553-600), prior to construction
of a private residence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Faraj Za'rura, was directed by
G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), M. Hartal (guidance), D. Amit (stone
objects) and H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of ceramic and stone finds).
Khirbat el-Mukheizin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el-Mukheizin, c. 2 km northeast of Hafez Hayyim (Permit No. A-6377; map ref.
182325-93/634440-73), prior to the installation of a water pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Mekorot Company, was directed by D. Golan, with the
assistance of V. Shustin (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Glick (preliminary
inspections), R. Be'eri (pottery consultation), E. Kamaisky and A. Fadida
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), O. Marder (flint), and L. Zeiger
(flint drawing). Additional assistance was rendered by M. Ajami, A.
Gorzalczany and F. Volynsky. The excavator wishes to thank the Mekorot
Company and the surveyors working on its behalf.
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August-September and December 2007 and January and April 2008,
four excavation seasons were conducted in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of
Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5194, A-5419; map ref. 22157-8/63738-41), prior to
development. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, were directed by Z.
'Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf, Y. Ohayon and N. Sanduka
(administration), A. Nagar and D. Levy (GPS), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), B. Touri
and C. Masarwa (antiquities inspection), R. Bar Natan (ceramics), C. Hersch
and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel and G. Bijovsky (numismatics), and T. Adakidak
(Yahal Engineering Company).
Yafo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on Bet
Ha-Eshel Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5455; map ref. 177182-320/662196-329),
after ancient remains were uncovered during development work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality and the Ministry of Tourism,
was directed by D. Barkan, with the assistance of L. Talmi (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv and S. Mandrea (field photography), L. Rauchberger and
D. Golan (preliminary inspections), N. Zak (plans), P. Gendelman and M.
Avissar (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass),
R. Kool (numismatics) and A. Bouchenino (writing the report).
Lahav Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted northwest of
Qibbuz Lahav (License No. S-35/2008; map ref. 1860-80/5835-65), prior to
preparing the ground for forestation. 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).
Petah Tiqwa, Kefar Abraham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kefar
Abraham in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-5940; map ref. 119147-94/666373-80),
after ancient remains were exposed while installing a drainage pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meitav-Water, Canal Installation & Sewage Company,
Ltd., was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of E. Bachar and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), D. Masarwa, Y. Elisha and M. Haiman (preliminary inspections),
I. Berin (drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), E. Yannai (ceramics)
and P. Spivak (flint implements).
Ḥorbat Burgat Mishor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In July 2014, a trial excavation was conducted c. 200 m south of Horbat
Burgat Mishor, north of Highway 781 (Permit No. A-7168; map ref.
211731-47/747682-99; Fig. 1), after antiquities were discovered in a
preliminary inspection prior to the construction of a railroad track. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Yefe Nof Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Oren
(photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), C. Ben-Ari
(GPS) and L. Talmi.
Kafr Qari‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barshad Dror
Published: December 2024

In September 1998 a burial cave was documented in Kafr Qari' (A-2929*;
map ref. NIG 20543/71245; OIG 15543/21245), following its discovery during
the course of construction work. The documentation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was carried out by M. Masarwa and D. Barshad, assited
by Z. Botman (surveying), I. Lidsky (glass drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass).
Har Arikha, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a survey was conducted in the region of Nahal Zin
(License No. S-210/2010; map ref. 178564-9651/506038-78), prior to planting
a vineyard. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was carried out by
E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (map).
Ḥorbat Barbarit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During February and May 2006, two seasons of excavation were conducted
at Horbat Barbarit, located c. 0.5 km east of Moshav Mavqi'im (Permit No.
A-4682; map ref. 160390-650/614285-561). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Natural Gas Line Company, Ltd., (first season) and Israel Railways (second
season), was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, with the assistance of S.
Gendler (area supervision), H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting), T. sagiv (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography),
I. Dudin (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass) and G. Bijovsky and R.
Kool (numismatics).
Nahal ‘Oved, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey was conducted along Nahal 'Oved (License No.
S-258/2011; map ref. 160627-3026/612605-3626), prior to forestation. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was carried out by S. Talis (field
photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Nahal Yarmut (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet
Shemesh just north of Nahal Yarmut (Permit No. A-6486; map ref.
200082–121/623676–715), 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 I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing) and E. Belashov (final plan).
Ramat Yishay, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the Ramat Yishay
industrial region (Permit No. A-6004; map ref. 216515-664/734735-870). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Mor Assets and Investment Company, Ltd., was directed by
B. Hanna (field photography), with the assistance of R. Mishayev and M.
Cohen (surveying and drafting) and Y. Lavan (administration).
Tel Qashish (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
prehistoric site of Tel Qashish (South; Permit No. A-6461; map ref.
210062-138/731734-811; Fig. 1), following the discovery of knapped flint
items in trial trenches dug prior to development. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Derekh
Eretz Company Ltd., was directed by A. Yaroshevitz (field photography), with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), D. Kirzner
(trial trenches), M. Smilanski (drawing of flint items) and K. Sa'id and L.
Talmi.
Ḥorbat Bizqa (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Horbat
Bizqa, next to the light industrial region of Modi'in (Ishpero Center;
Permit No. A-6537; map ref. 200419-571/643416-554), prior to development.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Re'em (field photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Ḥorbat Geres
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a ritual bath (miqwe) was documented at Horbat Geres
(map ref. 208898/624698), which was discovered during an inspection by the
Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery after the installation was
plundered. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was conducted by E. Klein (surveying and drafting), with the assistance of
B. Zissu (field photography).
Nahal Tirza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapira Lior
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in a winepress
north of Moshav Hamra in the central JordanValley (License No. L-1185; map
ref 241292/679938), which was damaged during the course of widening Highway
57. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea
and Samaria, was directed by Y. Peleg and L. Shapira (field photography and
surveying), with the assistance of F. Portnov (plan).
Jerusalem, Ben Hinnom Valley
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ben Hinnom
Valley in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7215; map ref. 221664-91/630630-45), prior
to the construction of a climbing wall. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem
Municipality, was directed by A. Wiegmann, with the assistance of R. Abu
Halaf (administration), M. Kahan (surveying), D. Tanami (metal detection),
T. Kornfeld (plans), B. Dolinka (ceramics), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing) and D. Levy (location map).
Gedera Map, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

The survey of the Map of Gedera (License Nos. G-47/2000, G-44/2001; Map
No. 85) began in May 2000, within the framework of the Israel Survey. The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by V. Zbenovich
and L. Barda, assisted by M. Haiman and A. Golan.
‘En Gedi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hadas Gideon
Published: December 2024

During January 2012, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the
national park of the ancient synagogue at 'En Gedi (License no. G-1/2012;
map ref. 23708/59690). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Institute
of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and underwritten by
contributions of foundations and individuals from abroad and the Dead Sea
and 'Arava Science Center, was directed by G. Hadas, with the assistance of
R. Merhav (administration), D. Porotzki (surveying and drafting) and A.
de-Vincenz (ceramics). Additional assistance was provided by the Nature and
Parks Authority. Volunteers from Israel and overseas participated in the
excavation, mostly veterans of the 'En Gedi Oasis expedition, as well as
volunteers from the 'En Gedi Field School, 'En Gedi Nature Reserve and
students of the Melah Ha-Arez preparatory program at 'En Gedi.
Bet She‘an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a trial excavation was conducted on Yitzhaq Shemesh
Street in the western part of Bet She'an (Permit No. A-6207; map ref.
24656/71194; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Bet
She'an municipality, was directed by Y. Har'el, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqoby(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), Y. Bibas (field photography), D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and
D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Kh. Mulabbis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2006 and May 2007, a salvage excavation was
conducted at Khirbat Mulabbis, east of Moshe Sneh Street in Petah Tiqwa
(Permit Nos. A-4935, A-5131; map ref. 18885-92/66742-6; Figs. 1, 2), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Africa-Israel Company, Ltd.
and the Dunkner Investments Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Haddad, with
the assistance of E. Nesher (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian, T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), Z. Kanias
(preliminary inspections), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (drafting),
R. Gat (pottery restoration), H. Barbe (scientific consultation), E. Stern
and S. Gavrieli (ceramics consultation), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), R. Kool
(numismatics), A. ‛Azab (IAA Central Region) and laborers from a
man-power company.
Ramla, Railroad Track
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla, between
Ta'avura Junction (Ma'asiyahu) and the Ramla-North Junction, south of and
parallel to Road 44 (Permit No. A-6161; map ref. 18818-28/64876-87; Fig. 1),
due to improvements to the railroad track. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Railways Company, Ltd., was directed by V. Eshed, with the assistance of I.
Kornfeld (preliminary inspections), Y. Amrani (administration), H. Torge
(pottery) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Hod Hasharon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ben Gamla
Street in Hod Ha-Sharon (Permit No. A-6567; map ref. 19036-8/67426-30; Fig.
1), prior to widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Dagesh Engineering-Traffic
and Road Planning, Ltd., was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and A. Gorzalczany (guidance).
Ḥorbat Ḥusham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

In September 2013, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Husham
(Hushsham) in the Judean Shephelah (Permit No. A-6797; map ref.
195646/626371), following an illicit excavation carried out at the site. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Klein, with the assistance of B. Zissu (photography and drafting), A.
Ganor, S. Ya'aran and Y. Zissu.
Ḥorbat Usha (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Usha
(Permit No. A-6998; map ref. 213453-519/744199-303), prior to paving Section
3 of Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
Ltd., was directed by A. Massarwa (photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), P. Gendelman (pottery), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS) and K. Sa'id.
Ramla, the White Mosque
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Itach Gilad
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Muslim
cemetery in Ramla (Permit No. A-7214; map ref. 187460/648250; Fig. 1), after
antiquities were damaged. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Board of Trustees of the Muslim
Wakf of Ramla, was directed by G. Itach (photography), with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), N. Zak
(plans), A. Dagot (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), H. Torgë (pottery
reading), A. Gorzalczany (scientific consultation), A. Shadman and A. 'Azab
(IAA Central District).
Ḥorbat Ẓerifin (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kohn-Tavor Achia
Published: December 2024

In September 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Zerifin
(Sarafand al-'Amar; Permit No. A-5248; map ref. 186070/651790; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of a gas station. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the S. Hamami
Company, was directed by A. Kohn-Tavor, with the assistance of S. Gendler
(area preparation), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Sagiv (field
photography), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), L. Yihya
(GPS), M. Avissar (ceramics), R. Gat (pottery restoration) and I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Ẓerifin (East) Appendix: The Pottery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam
Published: December 2024

In September 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Zerifin
(Sarafand al-'Amar; Permit No. A-5248; map ref. 186070/651790; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of a gas station. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the S. Hamami
Company, was directed by A. Kohn-Tavor, with the assistance of S. Gendler
(area preparation), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Sagiv (field
photography), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), L. Yihya
(GPS), M. Avissar (ceramics), R. Gat (pottery restoration) and I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Yafo, Sha‘are Nicanor Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted atthe corner of
2Sha'are Nicanor Street and Yefet Street in the Ajami quarter of Yafo
(Permit No. A-7000; map ref. 176733-66/661734-52), prior to construction of
a nursery school. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality, was
directed by E. Jakoel and E. Haddad, with the assistance of A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance), L. Rauchberger and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Dagot and C. Ben Ari (GPS), M. Kahan and
R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography and
identification of ammunition), R. Bar-Nathan and A. de Vincenz (ceramics;
see Appendix I), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), B. Ouahnouna (glass; see Appendix II), N. Agha (archaeozoology),
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit
(studio photography) and M. Ajami, D. Barkan, A. Buchennino, D. Abu Salah,
H. Schiff and D. Golan. We wish to thank Mr. Fakhri Gadai and his son,
owners of the pharmacy at 65 Yefet Street, for the information they provided
regarding the history of the building.
Yafo, Sha‘are Nicanor Street Appedix I: Ceramic and Porcelain Finds
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de Vincenz Anna
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted atthe corner of
2Sha'are Nicanor Street and Yefet Street in the Ajami quarter of Yafo
(Permit No. A-7000; map ref. 176733-66/661734-52), prior to construction of
a nursery school. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality, was
directed by E. Jakoel and E. Haddad, with the assistance of A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance), L. Rauchberger and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Dagot and C. Ben Ari (GPS), M. Kahan and
R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography and
identification of ammunition), R. Bar-Nathan and A. de Vincenz (ceramics;
see Appendix I), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), B. Ouahnouna (glass; see Appendix II), N. Agha (archaeozoology),
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit
(studio photography) and M. Ajami, D. Barkan, A. Buchennino, D. Abu Salah,
H. Schiff and D. Golan. We wish to thank Mr. Fakhri Gadai and his son,
owners of the pharmacy at 65 Yefet Street, for the information they provided
regarding the history of the building.
Yafo, Sha‘are Nicanor Street Appedix II: Glass Vessels
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted atthe corner of
2Sha'are Nicanor Street and Yefet Street in the Ajami quarter of Yafo
(Permit No. A-7000; map ref. 176733-66/661734-52), prior to construction of
a nursery school. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality, was
directed by E. Jakoel and E. Haddad, with the assistance of A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance), L. Rauchberger and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Dagot and C. Ben Ari (GPS), M. Kahan and
R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography and
identification of ammunition), R. Bar-Nathan and A. de Vincenz (ceramics;
see Appendix I), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), B. Ouahnouna (glass; see Appendix II), N. Agha (archaeozoology),
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit
(studio photography) and M. Ajami, D. Barkan, A. Buchennino, D. Abu Salah,
H. Schiff and D. Golan. We wish to thank Mr. Fakhri Gadai and his son,
owners of the pharmacy at 65 Yefet Street, for the information they provided
regarding the history of the building.
Parod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2010, a trial excavation was conducted west of
Kibbutz Parod (Permit No. A-5822; map ref. 240429-691/759438-704), prior to
the construction of a residential neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by G. Cinamon (photography) and E.
Bron, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Hartal
(photography and consultation), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying
and drafting) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Lod, Ha-Erez Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In April 2014 a salvage excavation was conducted at 5 Ha-Erez Street in
Lod (Permit No. A-7094; map ref. 191046-72/651025-48), prior to the
construction of a private house. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Zabida Ibrahim, was directed by
D. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev
and R. Liran (surveying and drawing), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance),
A Dagot (map preparation), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing) and A. Shadman.
Jerusalem, Khirbat ‘Addasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Addasa
(Permit No. A-7128; map ref. 22038-40/63944-45; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Electric Company, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of
D. Tanami (metal detection), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), D. Levy (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), B. Dolinka and D.
Sandhaus-Re'em (pottery reading), T. Gonen (pottery restoration) and I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Tel Aviv, Ha-Qirya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Badhi Radwan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

Following the discovery of fieldstones and potsherds during an
archaeological inspection of digging a trench for a sewage pipe by Y.
Elisha, a limited trial excavation (3 × 4 m) was conducted at 142 Derekh
Petah Tiqwa, in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-3735*; map ref. NIG 18054–8/66490–2;
OIG 13054–8/16490–2). It was ascertained that the finds were not in situ.
Bet She’an (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in eastern
Bet She'an (Permit No. A-6397; map ref. 24778/71089), prior to the
construction of a residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the developer Mr. Zion
Shitrit, was directed by Y. Har'el (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS), D. Avshalom-Gorni (ceramics) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, Ramat Denya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Daskal
Street in the Ramat Danya neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7091; map
ref. 217405/630052; Fig. 1), following the discovery of a cistern in a trial
trench. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority at the initiative of Yehiel and Edna Shiloh, was directed by S.
Mizrahi, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), I. Novoselesky
and L. Oz (antiquities inspection), A. Peretz (field photography), Y.
Shmidov and V. Essman (surveying and drafting) and B. Dolinka (pottery
reading).
Modi‘in, Kaizer Neighborhood (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In March-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi'in
(Permit No. A-6470; map ref. 199142-200458/644585-5140), prior to the
construction of the Kaizer South neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by H. Torgë, with the participation
of R. Lupu, A. Tendler and L. Golan (area supervision), I. Kornfeld, V.
Eshed and Y. Elisha (inspection), I. Kornfeld, R. Assis and A. Dayan
(preliminary development survey), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and
drawing), A. Peretz (photography), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), P.
Gendelman (ceramics), O. Marder (flint) and the Sky View Company and David
Silverman (aerial photography).
Jerusalem, Naḥal Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

In December 2008 - January 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at
the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5563; map ref.
216483-507/627938-61; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a bridge. The
excavated remains were first discovered in trial trenches dug by A.
Kohn-Tavor. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and, was directed by A. Eirikh-Rose (photography), with the
assistance of M. Kunin (surveying and drawing), E. Eisenberg (scientific
consultation), Y. Ohayon and R. Abu Halaf (administration), C. Hersch
(pottery drawing) and laborers from the Mevasseret Zion absorption center.
Ḥorbat Sirta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Sirta, in northeast Qiryat Ata (Permit No. A-6893; map ref.
212193-624/746357-7122; Fig. 1), following a preliminary survey (License No.
S-421/2013) along the planned route of a water pipeline. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration) and R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting). E. Oren and D. Kirzner located archaeological remains during the
survey.
Bet She’an (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at the corner of
Hativat Golani and Golda Meir Streets in Bet She'an (Permit No. A-6839; map
ref. 24667/71106; Fig. 1), in an area designated for the construction of
Eucalyptus Park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by Y. Har'el, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Y. Alexandre (pottery reading), M. Shemer
(flint identification), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and N. Agha
(archaeozoology).
Yafi‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Yafi'a (Permit No.
A-6789; map ref. 226077-132/732609-58; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of
a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by O. Zidan, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), W. Atrash
(scientific guidance), Y. Bibas (photography), D. Syon (metal detection),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and N. Marom
(archaeozoology).