bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ḥorbat Sher, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gadot Yuval
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2003 a survey was conducted at Horbat Sher
(License No. G-58/03; map ref. NIG 19315/64915; OIG 14315/14915). The
survey, on behalf of The Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology of the
Hebrew Union College, was directed by Y. Gadot, with the participation of
young adults from the trekking club of the Society for the Preservation of
Nature in Israel.
Jerusalem, Derekh Bet Lehem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted along the
sides of old Derekh Bet Lehem, in the section between the Jebel el-Mukkabbir
and Ras el-'Amud neighborhoods (License No. S-54/2008; map ref.
22290-355/62900-3118; Fig. 1), prior to widening and rehabilitating the
road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the East Jerusalem Development Company, was carried out
by Z. 'Adawi and D. Levy, assisted by B. Touri.
Khirbat el-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During December 2008-January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted
at Khirbat el-Bira (Permit No. A-5562; map ref. 196519-75/657995-8269),
prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shoham Economic Company, was
directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), B. Antin and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), V. Eshed (preliminary inspections) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in
the Newe Yaraq neighborhood of Lod (Permit No. A-4294; map ref.
1905-8/6516-8), after ancient remains were discovered while installing a
sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Loram Company, was directed by R. Lupu,
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Pirsky and V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), A. Re'em (preliminary
inspections), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), P. Gendelman
(pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), R. Kool (numismatics), and O.
Shmueli, K. Sari, E. Yannai, E. Haddad and Y. Nagar.
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tatcher Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, a trial excavation was conducted at the corner of
Jehoshaphat and David Noy Streets in 'Akko (Permit No. A-3794; map ref.
20754-6/75914-5), following the discovery of ancient remains in backhoe-dug
probe trenches. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Thatcher, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), G. Finkielsztejn (Rhodian handles), D. Syon
(numismatics), and H. Abu- 'Uqsa, Y. Lerer and E. Stern.
Nein (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During March 2006, an excavation was conducted in the village of Nein
(Permit No. A-4691; map ref. 23297-300/72622-5), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the contractor, was directed by A. Mokary (field
photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and laborers from
Umm el-Fahm.
Nahal Tavor, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted in the middle
part of Nahal Tavor (License No. S-109/2009; map ref.
23857-4444/72867-3297). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and at the initiative of the Drainage and Stream
Authority of the Southern Jordan Region, was directed by N. Getzov (field
photography and drawing of finds), with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS),
B. Hana, O. Marder, H. Khalaily and K. Covello-Paran (surveying).
Information on file in the 'En Dor Archaeological Museum, courtesy of C.
Cohen-Arnon, the museum's director, as well as data provided by D. Arnon who
was familiar with numerous sites before they were damaged by development
work, assisted the surveyors in the fieldwork.
Giv‘at Rabbi (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2008, a trial excavation was conducted east of
Giv'at Rabbi (Permit No. A- 5367; map ref. 226143-995/736634-7231), in the
wake of development work preceding the construction of an industrial zone
for Nazareth. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by O. Barzilai and I. Milevski (field photography), with the
assistance of O. Marder (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), M. Inbar
(geomorphology), C. Amit (studio photography) and L. Zeiger (flint drawing).
Probe trenches had been dug at the site in the past (Z. Daniel).
Emanuel Cave
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeshurun Reuven ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frumkin Amos ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Belmaker Miriam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goder Mae
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Emanuel
Cave (Permit No. L-1117; map ref. 214588/674836). The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the staff officer of archaeology in Judea and Samaria and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Peleg and O. Marder,
with the assistance of F. Portnov and P. Gertopsky (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), M. Goder (lithic studies), R. Yeshurun and M. Belmaker
(archaeozoology), A. Frumkin and A. Amihai (geology), L. Edwards and H.
Cheng (Radiometric analyses) and M. Smilansky (flint drawing).
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the old Ministry of Foreign Affairs compound, southeast of
Binyene Ha-Umma (Permit No. A-5340; map ref. 219457-508/632384-401; Fig. 1),
prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken of behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company for the
Development of Jerusalem, was directed by D. Levy (photography), with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), D. Amit and D. Levy (surveying
and drafting), E. Belashov (final plans), M. Avissar and R. Avner (pottery
reading) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gudovitch Shlomo ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

During June-July 1999, an excavation was conducted near Vilna Street in
Ramla (Permit No. A-2887; map ref. 1869-71/6488-90), prior to the
construction of a senior citizen's center. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Gudovitch, with the
assistance of M. Crystal (preliminary inspection), R. Yehuda, Y. Rahamim and
R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), R. Gat (pottery restoration), C.
Hersch (drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and M. Sharon and N. Amitai-Preiss
(inscriptions).
Jerusalem, the Citadel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Braun Eliot
Published: December 2024

Urban development in Jerusalem, especially since the political
unification of the city in 1967, has radically altered the face of Jaffa
Gate, the citadel and its environs. Several soundings were conducted in
fills adjacent to the city walls with the aid of mechanical equipment and
supervised by E. Braun (Permit No. A-1540), prior to development work in
this area.
Khirbat en-Nabi Bulus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in a pool at the
site of Khirbat en-Nabi Bulus near Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-5207; map
ref. 19820-1/62480-1), with the aim of checking its possible reconstruction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by E.
Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of R. Abu Ta'a (administration), V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), C. Hersch (drawing of finds) and
C. Amit (studio photography).
‘Elabbon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During February 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'Elabbon
(Permit No. A-5878; map ref. 237875-914/749662-94), in the wake of exposing
a layer of ash and a concentration of potsherds prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
N. Feig (field photography and surveying), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS and probe trenches), H. Tahan
(drawing of finds) and G. Cinamon.
Ḥorbat Reḥav
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a trial excavation was conducted west of Horbat Rehav,
east of Moshav Rehov in the Bet She'an Valley (Permit No. A-4465; map ref.
24680-91/70630-4), after wall remains and potsherds were discovered in
preliminary inspections (B. Hana), prior to the construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
D. Syon (numismatics), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), N. Getzov (pottery reading), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Tel Rekhesh – 2009
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hasegawa Shuichi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsukimoto Akio ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kuwabara Hisao
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, the fifth season of excavation was conducted at Tel
Rekhesh (License No. G-8/2009; map ref. 243776/728600). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Rikkyo and Tenri Universities in Japan and
underwritten by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A; Subject No.
19251006) and (B; Subject No. 20401036) of the Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science, was directed by A. Tsukimoto (Rikkyo University), H.
Kuwabara (Tenri University), and Y. Paz (Ben-Gurion University, Be'er
Sheva'). The expedition included S. Hasegawa, Y. Tatsumi, H. Hino, T.
Onozuka, H. Tsumoto, T. Yamano and M. Yamafuji (area supervision), N.
Yamauchi, Y. Iburi and H. Hashimoto (surveying), T. Uno (GIS survey), H.
Nakano (photography) and N. Ortal and Z. Gal (administration). The
expedition wishes to thank the archaeological museum of 'En Dor, where the
major finds from the excavation are exhibited.
Ḥiṭṭin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Hittin (Permit No. A-4376; map ref. 2430/7455), prior to paving a road. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Druze Religious council, was directed by M. Hartal, with
the assistance of G. Cinamon, Y. Finkelstein and H. Bron (area supervision),
Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Smithline (field
photography) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Ḥarish (East), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During December 2009 and January 2010, a survey preceding development
was conducted west of Harish (License No. S-151/2009; map ref.
203294-6373/705532-9233), prior to expansion. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was performed by E. Oren and A. Yaroshevitz
(field photography), with the assistance of A. Dagot and H. Ben-Ari (GPS and
survey map), A. Masarwa (probe trenches) and M. Masarwa and Y. Dagan
(guidance).
Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Yehud
(Permit No. A-5966; map ref. 189380-4/659642-6), following the discovery of
a tomb during an antiquities inspection, prior to the installation of a
drainage pipeline. The excavation, undertaken of behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Yahud municipality, was
directed by V. Eshed, with the assistance of Y. Elisha (inspection).
Tel Ḥadid
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in October 2000 at Tel Hadid
(El-Haditha), as part of the development of the Cross Israel Highway (Permit
No. A-3323). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of E. Yannai (project
coordination), Y. Rachamim (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology).
Khirbat en-Ni‘ana
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During January, March, and April 2006, excavations were conducted east
and southeast of Kh. en-Ni'ana (Permit No. A-4665; map ref.
188172-231/641895-2126), prior to the installation of a gas pipeline. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
H. Torge, with the assistance of G. Hillel (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian, V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), L. Yihye (GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), D. Masarwa (probe trenches) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

During July 2006 an excavation was conducted east of Rothschild Street
in Caesarea and west of the golf complex, c. 70 m south of Golf Square
(Permit No. A-4860; map ref. 19131/71201; Fig. 1), following the discovery
of wall remains and plastered pits while overseeing the digging of a trench
for an electric cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was
directed by P. Gendelman, with assistance from S. Ya‘aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian and S. Atkins (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), A. Dagot (GPS) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at 28
Lohamē Ha-Geta'ot Street in 'Akko (Permit No. A-5391; map ref.
207232-48/759212-30), prior to private construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Stern, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), E. Amos (surveying), A.
Shapiro (GPS), E.J. Stern (pottery consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing)
and laborers from Maghar.
Idemit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During August 2002, a survey prior to development was conducted near
Qibbuz Idemit (Permit No. A-3666; map ref. 21940-75/77590-620), in the wake
of expansion. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
conducted by E. Stern and Y. Lerer.
Jerusalem, Pisgat Ze’ev
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lavi Ron
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Pisgat Ze'ev (East) in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5858; map ref.
22410-80/63595-690), prior to preparing the area for construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
R. Lavi, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon and R. Abu-Halaf (administration),
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Levy (GPS) and E. Belashov (plans).
‘Ar‘ara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During November 2009, a trial excavation was conducted along the main
street in Qazir-Ha-Amirim Boulevard, on the northwestern slopes of the
western hill in the settlement (Permit No. A-5762; map ref.
209454-633/710476-612), in the wake of development plans. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Qazir-Harish Local Council, was directed by A. Masarwa, with the
assistance of M. Hater (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration),
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Gorzalczany (guidance), J. Sharvit and M. Masarwa (IAA
Haifa District).
Ha-Bonim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Moshav
Ha-Bonim (Permit No. A-6014; map ref. 19406-10/72706-10), prior to the
installation of an electric line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric
company, was directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Oshri (preliminary inspections), N. Zak (drafting), E.J.
Stern (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Raban (archaeozoology), A.
Gorzalczany (guidance), C. Sa'id (IAA Haifa District) and laborers from Umm
el-Fahm.
Jerusalem, Naḥal Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During December 2006 and January 2007, a salvage excavation was
conducted in Nahal Refa'im, c. 150 m southwest of 'Ein el Hanniya (Permit
No. A-4985; map ref. 21472/62785), prior to paving a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Railways Authority, was directed by I. Milevski (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), N. Zak (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), O. Barzilay
(flint implements), M. Smilansky (flint and stone vessel drawing). L. Kolska
Horwitz (archaeozoology), Y. Baruch and N. Aga (IAA Jerusalem district), H.
Barbé, O. Marder and M. Avissar (IAA Department of Excavations
and Surveys) and laborers from East Jerusalem.
Ramat Raḥel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Forestani Renee
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Ramat Rahel
(Permit No. A-7131; map ref. 220516-22/627632-7), prior to expansion of the
residential area. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz Ramat Rahel, was directed by
R. Forestani, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (photography) and N. Zak (drafting).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, an excavation was conducted in the northwestern
part of Modi'in (Zippor Compound; Permit No. A-5843; map ref.
200489-717/647110-392), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Y.
Zalmanowitz and Son Company, Ltd., was directed by M. Haiman (field
photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting) and H. Ben-Ari (GPS).
Ḥafeẓ Ḥayyim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During August-November 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at a
site near Qibbuz Hafez Hayyim (Permit No. A-5979; map ref.
180305-783/632113-437), prior to the construction of greenhouses for the new
settlement of Ganē Tal. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Nahal Soreq Regional
Council, was directed by Y. Arbel, with the assistance of M. Hater and R.
Forestani (area supervision), O. Ashkenazi (field recording), Y. Amrani, R.
Abu Halaf and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld and A.
Hajian (surveying), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), O. Ackermann (geological analysis), A. de Vincenz (ceramic
finds), Y. Bukengoltz (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing),
K. Raphael and N. Amitai-Preiss (metal finds), L. Kupershmidt (metal
laboratory), N. Sidi (stone finds), O. Raviv (stone restoration), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass finds), D.T. Ariel and R. Kool (numismatics), C. Amit
(studio photography), M. Sade (zooarchaeology), I. Ktalav (molluscology), A.
Cohen-Weinberger (petrographic analysis) and P. Spivak (flint finds).
Ḥorbat Nashe
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mettens Astrid
Published: December 2024

During 1997 salvage excavations were conducted at Horbat Nashe
(A-2667*; map ref. NIG 2002/6808; OIG 1502/1808) following severe damage to
antiquities caused by the construction work along the Green Line. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by T.
Kayesar and A. Mettens, with the assistance of A. Hajian and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv and S. Mendrea (photography), C. Amit
(photography of coins), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), M. Rappaport
(find drawing), R. Kool (numismatics), R. Jackson-Tal (glass finds), and E.
Yannai (pottery reading). E. Ayalon was the mentor and adviser during the
fieldwork and beyond.
Ḥorbat Avimor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2000, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Avimor
(Kh. Ras Abu Murra; Permit No. A-3452*; map ref. NIG 19740/63550; OIG
14740/13550) prior to the renewal of a pre-existing petroleum pipeline. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by Kav
Petroleum Products Ltd., was directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of
O. Dubovsky (area supervision and surveying), M. Hyman and L. Barda (GPS),
M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), I. Berin
(drafting) and Z. Greenhut (district archaeologist).
Bet Ha-‘Emeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

During February-November 2010, an excavation was conducted along the
fringes and west of the Bet-Ha'Emeq antiquities site (Permit No. A-5830; map
ref. 215078-467/764015-250), prior to the construction of a residential
neighborhood and in the wake of a survey performed by Y. Lerer in July 2009.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y.
Gur and N. Getzov, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi, Y. Lavan and H. Az
e-Din (administration), R. Mishayev, Y. Nemichnitzer and M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), M. Hartal (guidance), and the Sky View
Company (aerial photography).
Tamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
western slope of Tamra village in Ramat Issachar (Permit No. A-4492; map
ref. 23820/72660), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, was directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection) and E.J. Stern
(pottery reading).
Bet She‘an (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in the Nof Gil'ad
quarter of Bet She'an (Permit No. A-4798; map ref. 242610-30/710940-60),
after ancient remains were damaged during construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Mamshin Company Ltd., was directed by W. Atrash (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), T. Meltsen
(surveying), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Lifta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, an excavation was conducted at Lifta in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6128; map ref. 218425/633542), prior to quarrying an escape
shaft from the main tunnel of the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railroad line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railways, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of V. Essman and I. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography) and E. Belashov (plans).
Jerusalem, Bet Ha-Kerem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Satat
Street in the Bet Ha-Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5309; map
ref. 21824/63137), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance
of R. Bar-Natan (acting excavation director), M. Kunin and V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Shmidov and E. Belashov
(drafting), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Burgin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Alon
Published: December 2024

During February-May 2008, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Burgin
in the Judean Shephelah (Khirbat Umm Burj; Permit No. A-5359; map ref.
1963/6158), for the purpose of preparing the site for public visitation,
within the development framework of the Adulam Caves Park project and as a
gift, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Jewish National
Fund, to the sixtieth anniversary founding of the State of Israel. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by A. Ganor and A.
Klein, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon, N. Nahama, R. Abu-Halaf, S.
Al-'Almah (metal detection), T. Kornfeld (surveying), B. Zissu and R.
Bar-Natan (ceramics), D.T. Ariel and R. Bachar (numismatics) and inspectors
of the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery of the Israel
Antiquities Authority. Additional aid was rendered by S. Dorfman, A. Klein,
A. Nagorsky and D. Amit (IAA), G. Bashan (JNF), H. Tsoref andA. Henig. The
conservation and development work were performed by E. Kakho, assisted by A.
Sabah-Shahar (planning), J. Sheffer (engineering and safety) and P. David
(metalwork). Some 3,500 pupils from around the country and participants in
the Taglit Project took part in the excavation, guided by the counselors of
the Jerusalem and Judean Shephelah Archaeological Center: A. Dagan, S. Terem
and I. Bezalel-Pisetzky, supervised by H. Neugeboren.
Lod, the Northern Industrial Region
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weinberger Daniel
Published: December 2024

During December 2000 and January 2001, a salvage excavation was
conducted in the northern industrial region of Lod, north of Tel Lod (Permit
No. A-3552; map ref. 19065/65232; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to
antiquities during development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Danya-Cebus
Construction Company, was directed by D. Weinberger, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv and M.
Salzberger (field photography), N. Zak (drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), E. Yannai and K. Sari.
Jerusalem, Naḥal Ẓofim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During December 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Zofim
north of Giv'at Ha-Mivtar in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5793; map ref.
221301/634602), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Gihon Company,
was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and Y.
Ohayon (administration) and M. Kunin (surveying).
Survey in Naḥal Kelekh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted along two
sections of Nahal Kelekh (License No. S-195/2010; map ref.
1860-90/5885-944), prior to reforestation. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National
Fund, was performed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Naḥal Gerar, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted north of
Lehavim, in the region of Nahal Gerar and Nahal Tilla (License No.
S-266/2011; map ref. 17970-8400/58695-885), prior to planting. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was performed by F. Sonntag, with the assistance
of N.S. Paran (survey) and S. Gal (GPS).
Ḥorbat Ḥarbenet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2010 and July-August 2011, excavations were
conducted at Horbat Tarbenet in the Jezreel Valley, c. 3 km to the northwest
of 'Afula (Permit Nos. A-6001, A-6229; map ref. 223384-4111/725809-6293),
prior to the renovation the Jezreel Valley railway (Rakevet Ha-'Emeq). The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company,
Ltd., were directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the assistance of
O. Zidan (area supervision), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), D. Syon (metal detection and numismatics), M. Hartal (scientific
guidance) and C. Amit (statue photograph).
Afiq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in a new neighborhood
in Kibbutz Afiq (Permit No. A-7011; map ref. 266175/742400). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Doral Group, was directed by R. Assis (inscription drawing and photography),
with the assistance of O. Zingboym (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS and mapping), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing)
and L. Di Segni and D. Syon (Greek inscription).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Kefar Abraham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, an excavation was conducted on Ha-Shomer Street
in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-5860; map ref. 19125-35/66644-60), prior to
installing water pipes. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meitav Water Drainage and
Sewage urban consortium, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of
E. Bachar (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman and
E. Yannai (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C. Hersch (glass drawing) and M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology).
Tel Yiẓḥaqi (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In April and June 2013, a trial excavation was conducted near Tel
Yizhaqi (Permit No. A-6733; map ref. 211957-2111/732589-760), prior to the
construction of the Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel
Highway Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani, E. Bachar and Y. Lavan (administration), E. Shukron (area
supervision), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography),
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery
reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Khirbat ‘Asafna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, an excavation was conducted along the northern
fringes of Khirbat 'Asafna next to Ha-'Amaqim Junction (Permit No. A-5614;
map ref. 208838-69/737008-42), prior to setting electric poles. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Bazan Oil Refineries Company, Ltd., was directed by A.S.
Sa'id, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C. Hersch (glass
drawing), C. Amit (glass photography), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical
laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Khirbat en-Nabi Bulus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During February 1999 a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat en-Nabi
Bulus (Permit No. A-3004*; map ref. NIG 19800-25/62460-80; OIG
14800-25/12460-80; ESI 17) at the request of the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, for the purpose of designating the boundaries of the site. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with
the assistance of A. Nagorski (area supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), C. Amit (studio photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing) and R. Kool
(numismatics).
Or ‘Aqiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
northern end of Or 'Aqiva (Lot 297; Permit No. A-5972; map ref.
192466-679/714210-404), 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 A. a-Salam Sa'id, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), M. Kahan (drafting), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Tel Qashish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During March-May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
north and west margins of Tel Qashish (Permit No. A-5881; map ref.
210349-675/732351-550), prior to laying a gas-pipe line. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink and
Uzi 'Ad, with the assistance of O. Segal and M. Hater (area supervision), E.
Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev, Y. Nemichnitzer and
Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), the
Sky View company (aerial photography), B. Ajami (safety), O. Ackermann and
N. Grinbaum (geology), E. Kamaisky (aid in removing vessels in the field),
D. Syon (metal detection), E. Oren (preliminary probe trenchinng), Y.
Bukengoltz (pottery restoration), P. Gendelman (Roman pottery reading), O.
Marder (flint), and L. Talmi and K. Sa'id (IAA district of Haifa).
Khirbat Basha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During January-February and July 2007, a salvage excavation was
conducted at Khirbat Basha, along the planned route of the Nizan-Ashqelon
road (Permit No. A-5018; map ref. 16482-8/62499-505), prior to paving the
road. 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), with the assistance of A.
Krokhmalnik (area supervision), Y. Lender (administration), A. Hajian and M.
Kipnis (surveying), T. Sagiv and C. Amit (field photography), the Skyview
Company (aerial photography), P. Fabian (metal detection and pottery
reading), B. Antin and T. Kornfeld (drafting), G. Beiner (metallurgical
laboratory), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), I. Dudin (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), D.T. Ariel and G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and the staff
of the IAA Southern Region.
Aḥihud, ‘Akko-Karmi’el Railway, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a survey was conducted north of Ahihud (License
No. S-239/2011; map ref. 21570-82/75745-85), along the planned route of the
'Akko-Karmi'el railway. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways Ltd., was
directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Danny Mass
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6121; map ref. 187879-929/648407-18), prior to
the installation of a drainage pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla Municipality,
was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Antin
(plans), E.J. Stern and Y. Arnon (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing),
N. Katsnelson (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Amit (studio
photography)and R. Hila (metallurgical laboratory).
Ḥorbat Migdal Usha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Migdal Usha
(Permit No. A-6213; map ref. 211349-60/743681-90), prior to the construction
of an industrial building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Palram Company, was
directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of A. Oren (preliminary
inspections), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A. Dagot (GPS), Y.
Arbel (guidance), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing),
N. Zak (plans) and C. Sa'id.
Nahal Duda’im, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey was conducted north of Nahal Duda'im (License
No. S-280/2011; map ref. 18000-235/58185-290), prior to preparing the area
for planting trees. 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).
Jerusalem, Khirbat ‘Addasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southeastern slope of Khirbat 'Addasa (Permit No. A-6192; map ref.
22060/63894), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Yunis Abu Zabih, was
directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of B. Touri and C. Masarwa
(antiquities inspection), N. Nehama (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal
detection), Z. Greenhut and R. Be'eri (pottery reading).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A.
Published: December 2024

During December 2000 an excavation and documentation were conducted in
the Yefé Nof neighborhood of Lod (Permit No. A-3355*; map ref.
NIG 19108–20/65065–72; OIG 14108–20/15065–72), in the wake of damage caused
to ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by D.A. Sklar-Parnes, with the assistance of A. Levy
(administration), R. Graff (surveying and drafting), E. Kameisky (pottery
restoration) and A. Pikovsky (drawing).
Aḥihud, Survey of Highway 85
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted along
Highway 85 from 'Akko to Karmi'el (License No. S-263/2011; map ref.
20950-2835/75730-900), prior to widening the road. The survey, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by R. Abu Raya, with the
assistance of E. Stern, Y. Lerer and G. Jaffe (survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Nahal Gerar, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During April 2009, a survey was conducted in a wooded area in the
region of Nahal Gerar-Tel Haror (License No. S-105/2009; map ref.
16210-358/58700-845) prior to reforestation. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by D. Varga (field photography), with the
assistance of V. Carmel (survey and field photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along a proposed
sewage pipeline in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-5920; map ref.
19829-30/62415-6), prior to the construction of the new neighborhood. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by D.
Storchan, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), R. Greenwald (archeological inspection), and N. Zak (drafting).
‘En Yoṭvata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During October 2005 and December 2006, a three-day excavation in each
year was conducted in the Nabataean structure next to 'En Yotvata (Permit
Nos. A-4625, A-4986; map ref 20403/42120). The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini (surveying
and field photography), with the participation of B.J. Dolinka, R. and U.
Avner (surveying and field photography), members of the Elat Field School,
the family of Benny Meisner and volunteers and children from the Elot
Regional Council; and with the assistance of C. Hersch (drawing of finds),
R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). The
excavation is part of an on-going memorial project dedicated to the memory
of Benny Meisner.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During October 2010 and January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted
in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6041; map ref. 198528-53/623651-81),
prior to construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Storchan, with the
assistance of N. Malka (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), and R. Greenwald (archaeological inspection).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

In January 2002 an excavation was conducted in an area slated for
construction in northern Ramla (Permit No. A-3581*; map ref. NIG
18936/64938; OIG 13936/14938), following the digging of probes and the
discovery of a potsherd cluster. A square (4 × 4 m) was excavated down to a
layer of sand, which is characteristic of the region (depth 1.5 m), yielding
two fragmentary jars from Middle Bronze IIB. The jars, which were probably
the remains of a tomb, were severely damaged when the probes were dug. Some
100 m south of the excavation area, remains of an unwalled settlement from
the Middle Bronze Age (HA 40:10–11) had been excavated in the past.
Mezad Hashavyahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a bronze spatula was discovered at Mezad Hashavyahu
(map ref. 170890/646294), while overseeing infrastructure work. The
antiquities inspection was conducted by M. Mulokandov. The spatula was
documented by E. Jakoel and F. Volynsky, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, with the assistance of A. Gorzalczany (photography) and H.
Ben-Ari (GPS).
Modi‘in, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Lot 79 in the
industrial zone of Modi'in (Permit No. a-6165; map ref. 19670-5/647375-400),
prior to development. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by P. Spivak, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), and B.
Antin (plans).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Ha-Yovel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qiryat
Ha-Yovel in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6139; map ref. 216998/630618), after
ancient remains were discovered during an antiquities inspection (R. Korin),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Dankner Investments Ltd, was
directed by D. Levy, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Dolinka
and D. Sandhouse (pottery reading), I. Lidski-Resnikov (drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography), B. Antin (plans), N. Agha (archaeozoology), T. Winter
(glass), and A. van Zaiden (plaster).