bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Naḥal Paṭṭish, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Nahal Ashan Forest, west of Highway 40 (Permit No. A-5295; map ref.
1760-808/5799-810; Fig. 1), prior to development work. 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
N.S. Paran (survey) and S. Gal (GPS).
Khirbat el-Meisiya, Survey of Ha-Meginim Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Ha-Meginim Forest at the Khirbat el-Meisiya antiquities site (License No.
S-357/2012; map ref. 1925/6375; Fig. 1), prior to developing the area and
planting trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by R.
Greenwald, with the assistance of P. Betzer, N. German and V. Eshed (survey)
and D. Levi (GPS).
Mishor Rotem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted near the Rotem
Industrial Park (Permit No. A-6258; map ref. 20900/54925), prior to
construction of a solar farm. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rotem Industrial Park,
was directed by E. Aladjem (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Marmelstein (field assistance), S. Gal (GPS) and L. Zeiger (flint drawings).
Tiberias, the Municipal Park (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the
northeastern part of the municipal park in Tiberias (Permit No. A-6263; map
ref. 250827/743722), prior to the construction of an underground car park.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Tiberias Economic Company, was directed by M. Hartal,
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Hillman (area
supervision and photography), G. Cinamon (area supervision), R. Mishayev and
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D. Syon (metal detection), the Skyview
Company (aerial photography), W. Atrash (guidance), Y. Arnon (ceramics) and
laborers from Tiberias and Kafr Manda.
Tiberias, Ha-Yarden Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Yarden
Street in Tiberias (Permit No. A-6319; map ref. 250798/743758), after
ancient remains were discovered in an inspection prior to paving a street.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Tiberias Economic Company, was directed by M. Hartal,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying
and drafting) and laborers from Tiberias.
Megiddo (Kibbutz)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During December 2007-January 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in
the southern part of Kibbutz Megiddo (Permit No. A-5320; map ref.
217132-57/720186-208), prior to the setting of a communications antenna. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Pelephone Company, was directed by Y. Tepper (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro
(GPS), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline
(field photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography) and E.J. Stern
(ceramics consultation). Further assistance in the excavation was kindly
provided by S. Zuckeran, Y. Zuckeran, S. Goldfeld and S. Glatz of Kibbutz
Megiddo.
Jerusalem, Salaḥ a-Din Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A.
Published: December 2024

During August 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on Salah a-Din
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4235; map ref. NIG 22190–1/16326; OIG
17190–1/11326), following the installation of a sewage pipe. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D.A. Sklar-Parness,
with the assistance of A. De Groot (area supervision), R. Abu-Khalaf
(administration), T. Kornfeld, A. Hajian, V. Pirsky and V. Essman
(surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Shoham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted northeast of
Shoham (Neighborhood 24; Permit No. A-5890; map ref.
195385-696/656716-7030), prior to construction of a sports field. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
P. Spivak, with the assistance of H. Tayich (area supervision), E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), S. Ammami and A. Peretz (field photography), H. Torge (pottery
reading in the field), P. Gendelman (ceramic report), M. Shuiskaya (drawing)
and G. Bijovsky (numismatics). I. Kornfeld supervised the digging of trial
trenches at the site prior to the excavation.
Be’er Sheva‘ (Central Bus Station)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2011, an archaeological excavation was
conducted at the central bus station in Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-6264; map
ref. 18064-70/572350-475), prior to renovation of the terminal. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Stations Enterprises, Ltd., was directed by D. Varga and V.
Carmel-Nikolsky (preliminary inspections), with the assistance of Y.
Al-'Amor (administration), V. Lipschitz and A. Filin (area supervision), T.
Groser and K. Lizigal (assistant area supervisors), M. Kunin, A. Hajian and
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), S. Gal (section drawings), Sky View
Company (aerial photography) and N. Zak (plans).
Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Khirbat en-Nazla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Khirbat en-Nazla antiquities site (Permit No. A-5681; map ref.
194678-722/720653-755), prior to widening Highway 4. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the National Roads Company, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Masarwa and M. Hatar (area supervision),
A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography),
E.J. Stern and P. Gendelman (pottery consultation) and A. Dan.
Ẓippori, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During 2004, an archaeological survey was conducted south of the
approach road to the Zippori National Park (Permit No. A-4137; map ref.
2269-76/7378-83), in the wake of discovering ancient remains during
development work. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of Y.G. Tepper, A. Caspi and
Y. Shahar (surveyors), A. Blumenkrantz and M. Shomroni (surveying) and U.
Ben-Zioni (field photography).
Ṭirat Ẓvi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted near
the entrance to Qibbuz Tirat Zvi (Permit No. A-6119; map ref. 24971/70352),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tiv Tirat Zvi Factory, was
directed by Y. Harel (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and E. Yannai (ceramics).
‘Uzeir, Survey of Har Ṭur‘an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted along
the route of a planned water line on Har Tur'an (License No. S-235/2011; map
ref. 23000-520/74360-470). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Company, Ltd., was
directed by G. Cinamon.
Gush Halav (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2009, an excavation was conducted in Gush Halav
(Permit No. A-5637; map ref. 241877/770151), prior to construction and
following the removal of existing buildings. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the property
owner, Mr. Aboud Hanna, was directed by M. Hartal (field photography) and G
Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Mashhad.
Jerusalem, Zur Bahir (Khirbat Umm Ṭuba)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Ṣur Bahir quarter of Jerusalem (Khirbat Umm Ṭuba; Permit
No. A-6511; map ref. 221500-25/626870-900). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Faiz A'war
Abassi, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), A.
Peretz (field photography), B. Touri and D. Yagar (archaeological
inspection), and B. Dolinka (pottery reading).
Mazor (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at 31 Shamai Street
in El'ad (Mazor; Permit No. A-6516; map ref. 195660-726/661730-77), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Mr. L. Oshky, was directed by A. 'Azab, with
the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying) and A. Dagot (GPS).
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of the Shu'fat neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6530; map ref.
222641-51/635561-73), prior to construction (Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the contractor, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), Y. Shimdov (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography) and T Kornfeld (drafting).
Kerem Maharal (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During January–February 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on the
northern hill in Moshav Kerem Maharal (Permit No. A-4078*; map ref. NIG
199180–235/727745–810; OIG 149180–235/227745–810). The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Kazav Family, was directed by
K. Sa‘id, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), E. Yannai (scientific consultation), M. Avissar (ceramic
consultation) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Shimshit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at
Horbat Shimshit (Permit No. A-3536*; map ref. NIG 2228-33/7384-9; OIG
1728-33/2384-9), in the wake of a footpath developed by the JNF. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Barbé (photography) and assisted by Y. Dangor (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Zak (drafting) and C. Hersch and I.
Lidsky-Resnikov (pottery drawing) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Kerem Maharal (C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During July 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in Moshav Kerem
Maharal (Permit No. A-4215*; map ref. NIG 19916–29/727579–92; OIG
14916–29/227579–92). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Stattiner Family, was directed by K. Sa‘id, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), P.
Gendelman (ceramic consultation) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During April 2005 a trial excavation was conducted south of Khirbat
Burnat, in the region of Modi'in (Permit No. A-4451*; map ref. NIG
19652/65728; OIG 14652/15728), prior to the construction of an 'Osem' plant.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Zelinger, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Shim‘a (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in January-February 1998 south of
Shim'a (L-800; map ref. NIG 20185/58820; OIG 15185/08820) prior to expanding
the settlement. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff
Officer of Judea and Samaria, was directed by Y. Feller, assisted by M.
Kahan and P. Portnov (surveying and drafting) and S. Ammami (photography).
Jerusalem, Gillo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During September 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in a
columbarium cave south of the Gillo neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-3678*; map ref. NIG 21812/62575; OIG 16812/12575), within the framework of
constructing the separation fence. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed
by O. Sion, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), C. Amit (photography), A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing) and D.
Weiss and L. Barda (GPS).
‘Afula, Tel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg Michael
Published: December 2024

During June 1999, a salvage excavation was conducted on the lower
eastern slopes of Tel 'Afula (License No. G-108/1999; map ref. NIG
22757/72353; OIG 17757/22353), prior to construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Zinnman Institute of Archaeology of the University of Haifa
and financed by A.M. Sahaf Realty Investments Ltd., was directed and
photographed by M. Eisenberg, with the assistance of R. Moas (area
supervision), M. Ralbag (surveying and drafting), M. Oren-Pascal (reading
classical-period pottery), S. Haad (drawing) and B. Bordman (computerized
data).
Shim‘a, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

During February-April 1998 a salvage excavation was conducted south of
Shim'a (L-789; map ref. NIG 2005/5865; OIG 1505/0865) prior to the
establishment of an industrial zone. The excavation, on behalf of the
Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and Samaria, was directed by Y.
Feller, assisted by P. Portnov and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and S.
Ammami (photography).
Tal Shaḥar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 a trial excavation was conducted at Tal Shahar, c. 700
m north of Nahal Soreq (Permit No. A-3628*; map ref. NIG 19045–50/6331–3;
OIG 14045–50/1331–3), prior to the renovation of the railroad track. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by I. Milevski, with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), J. Seligman, Z. Greenhut and D. Weiss
(Jerusalem District) and laborers from Rahat.
Jerusalem, ‘Ein el-Lauza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During February 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at 'Ein el-Lauza
in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3824; map ref. NIG
22246/63028; OIG 17246/13028), after two natural caves were damaged during
the paving of a street. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Moriya Company, was directed by Z. Adawi, with
the assistance of B. Touri, T. De'adle, Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and D. Weiss (GPS).
Ḥiṭṭin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During February 2003 a limited excavation was conducted west of the
village remains of Hittin (Permit No. A-3844; map ref. NIG 24255/74610; OIG
19255/24610). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Electric Company, was directed by N. Getzov (surveying and
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A.
Grishna (registration) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Anusha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During June 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted on the northwestern
fringes of Horbat Anusha (Permit No. A-3650; map ref. NIG
19810-20003/66100-78; OIG 14810-5003/16100-78), in the wake of damage to
antiquities by mechanical equipment. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Haiman, assisted by A. Hajian
(surveying).
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2006
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2006 the seventeenth season of excavation at Tel
Hazor was scheduled to take place. Due to the war breaking out in the north
the excavation was curtailed after two weeks (License No. G-16/2006). In
September, fieldwork was completed in Area A-5 and several conservation
measures were implemented before the beginning of the rainy season. The
'Selz Foundation Excavations at Hazor in Memory of Yigael Yadin', on behalf
of the Hebrew University and under the auspices of the Israel Exploration
Society, were conducted by an expedition headed by A. Ben-Tor that included
D. Ben-Ami (supervision Area A-4), S. Kisilevitz (supervision Area A-2), D.
Zigler and V. Avrutis (supervision Area A-5), S. Zuckerman, A. Davidovich
and B. Drake (supervision Area M), J. Rosenberg (surveying), O. Cohen and I.
Strand (conservation), M. Cimadevilla (photography), A. Madvig-Struer
(office and find registration) and S. Yadid and I. Strand (administration).
Students and volunteers from several countries participated in the
excavation, among them a group from the Associates for Biblical Research
from the United States (led by G. Franz), a group of students from Romania
(led by T. Aldea), as well as volunteers from the United States, Canada and
Europe and archaeology students from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in the employment
district of Modi‘in (Permit No. A-4461*; map ref. NIG 19714/64768; OIG
14714/14768), in a cave that was discovered during an antiquities inspection
by A. Gruber, prior to infrastructure work for an industrial building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by the late
G. Parnos, with the assistance of S. Ya‘aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Ramla, Survey in the Region
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a development survey was conducted along the
southern precincts of the city of Ramla, in an area that belongs to Moshav
Mazliyah and Camp Oded, south of the Ramla-Bilu Junction road (Permit No.
A-3784*; map ref. NIG 1869-84/6465-75; OIG 1369-84/1465-75), within the
survey map of Rehovot (76) and in the wake of development work and the
uprooting of an orchard in Moshav Mazliyah. The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Shmueli and T. Kanias (surveying
and drafting), assisted by A. Glick (GPS) and M. Avissar (pottery reading).
Sha‘alvim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2005 a trial excavation was conducted south and west
of Sha'alvim (Permit No. A-4414*; map ref. NIG 1952-91/6408-35; OIG
1452-91/1408-35), prior to development work on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem
railroad line. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by the late G. Parnos, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian and N. Zak (surveying and drafting) and C.
Hersch (pottery drawing).
Yoṭvata – 2006
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davies Gwyn ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a fourth season of excavations was conducted in the
Late Roman fort at Yotvata (License No. G-2/2006; map ref. NIG 2043/4217;
OIG 1543/9217). The excavation was directed by G. Davies, on behalf of
Florida International University and J. Magness, on behalf of the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was funded by the Elot Regional
Council, with special thanks to D. Banet, the Toronto Jewish Community and
the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology (Sheila Bishop). The excavation
staff included R. Darby, C. Duncan, C. Fenwick, D. Nelson, A. Ratzlaff (area
supervision), J.S. Bucko (surveying), A. Zadok (administration), J. Haberman
(photography), E. Stegmaier (drawing), N. Elkins (numismatics) and M.
Robinson-Mohr (registration). It is with great regret that we report the
untimely passing of D. Nelson in June 2006. We are grateful to the Elot
Regional Council and Qibbuz Lotan for their support and assistance at that
difficult time.
Tel Maloṭ (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2006, trial excavations were conducted in a
low-lying area of agricultural fields, c. 150 m southeast of Tel Malot
(Permit No. A-4689*; map ref. NIG 187876/641019; OIG 137876/141019; c. 78 m
above sea level), prior to setting a gas pipeline. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Netivē Gaz
Company, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), E.
Belashov (drafting), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), H. Khalaily
(flints), H.K. Mienis (archaeomalacology) and F. Volynsky and M. Ajami.
Yaẓiẓ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Sigal
Published: December 2024

During September–October 1998 fourteen tombs were excavated at Yaziz, c.
500 m west of Tel Malot (Permit Nos. A-2928; A-2946; map ref. NIG
18718–50/64028–108; OIG 13718–50/14028–108), after antiquities were damaged
while a pipe was installed along the route of widening the railroad track.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by S.
Golan, with the assistance of M. Ajami (area supervision), D. Porotzki
(surveying), T. Sagiv and S. Mendrea (photography), V. Eshed (physical
anthropology), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), M. Smilanski (drawing
of flint implements), H. Khalaily (lithic finds), E. Yannai (pottery
reading), and O. Shmueli (information about previous excavations).
Ramla, Jerusalem Boulevard
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During July 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on the Jerusalem
Boulevard in Ramla (Permit No. A-3681*; map ref. NIG 188564–790/64868–89;
OIG 138564–790/14868–89). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), N. Zak (drafting) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Khirbat el-Mas‘ud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northern foot of Horevot Sokho, on the southwestern shoulder of Highway 375
(Permit No. A-3984*; map ref. NIG 1970-3/6215-6; OIG 1470-3/1215-6),
following the digging of a drainage channel. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying),
E. Bachar (administration), I. Lidski (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Ḥadat and Be’erit (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

From September to December 2004 salvage excavations were resumed on Hill
'C' and extended to Hill 'B' at Modi'in, Mitham Buchman (Permit No. A-4069;
map ref. NIG 2010/6420; OIG 1510/1420). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministries of Housing and
Infrastructures, was directed by A. Onn (Hill 'C') and E.C.M. van den Brink
(Hill 'B'), assisted intermittently by W. Shlomi, Y. Zelinger, S. Golan and
the late G. Parnos (area supervision), L. Barda (GPS), A. Hajian and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), R. Gat
(pottery restoration), A. Pikovsky (pottery drawings), N. Lifschitz
(archaeobotany) and G. Bonani (14C analyses).
Tel Kabri
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

During November 2004, a small excavation was conducted at the foot of
Tel Kabri (Permit No. A-4271*; map ref. NIG 21310-2/76810-2; OIG
16310-2/26810-2), preceding the laying down of a telephone cable. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and partially financed by
the Cellcom company, was directed and photographed by H. Smithline, with the
assistance of L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), A.
Berman (numismatics) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Senir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2005, a salvage excavation was carried out near the
access road to Qibbuz Senir (A-4420*; map ref. NIG 26305/79415; OIG
21305/29415; Fig.1) in the wake of ancient remains visible on surface where
an electric pylon is due. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the electric company, was directed and
photographed by H. Barbé, assisted by Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Zak (drafting) and
C. Hersch (find drawing).
Bet Shemesh, Survey of Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2003, a development survey was conducted along
the proposed alignment of Road 5 (Nahal Dan Boulevard) in Ramat Bet Shemesh
(Permit No. A-4058*; map ref. NIG 1975-90/6248-73; OIG 1475-90/1248-73). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry
of Housing and Construction, was directed by H. Stark, with the assistance
of D. Weiss, H. Moyal and L. Barda (GPS/GIS).
Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted in Be'er
Sheva' (A-3205*; map ref. NIG 18085/57295; OIG 13085/07295) after tombs were
exposed while overseeing construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by Migdelי Qeren Ltd., was directed by V.
Nikolsky, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Zak
(drafting), Y. Baumgarten (photography), E. Altmark (metallurgical
laboratory), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), and also F. Sonntag, D.
Varga, Y. Lender, N. Paran, A. Zelin, G. Seriy, A. Israelov, V. Hochman and
A. Alajem.
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin, Miẓpe Afeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During October 2000 a trial excavation was conducted in Lot 3140 on
Ohalē Kedar Street in Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-3269*; map ref.
NIG 19635-40/66606-13; OIG 14635-40/16606-13). The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by U. 'Ad, assisted by A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), as well as by the antiquities inspectors of the IAA Central
District.
Jerusalem, ‘Issawiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During August 2000 a burial cave was documented in the ‘Issawiya
neighborhood, near Jerusalem, (map ref. NIG 22347/63416; OIG 17347/13416) in
the wake of its discovery during development work. The documentation was
performed by A. Re’em and R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of L. Di Segni
(inscription reading).
Khirbat Birkat Umm el-‘Idham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During January 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Birqat
Umm al-'Idham (Permit No. A-3806*; map ref. NIG 1946/6918; OIG 1446/1918)
after ancient remains were discovered while overseeing work on Highway 57.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Jerusalem, Highway 9
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During November 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Emeq
Ha-Arazim northwest of the Mē Neftoah village (Permit No. A-3533*;
map ref. NIG 21848–62/63453–62; OIG 16848–62/13453–62; Fig. 1), in the wake
of damage to antiquities caused during the paving of Highway 9. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Avner
and A. Eirikh-Rose, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), B. Zissu (field photography), Y. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), I. Lidsky (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and A.
de-Groot (pottery reading and scientific assistance).
Newe Efrayim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birman Galit
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2001 an excavation was conducted at the Newe
Efrayim neighborhood in Yehud (Permit No. A-3379*; map ref. NIG
18800-22/66000-8; OIG 13800-22/16000-8). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Meqorot Water Company, was
directed by G. Birman, with the assistance of V. Shlomi (Area A
supervision), Y. Dangur, R. Abu Khalaf, Y. Rahamim and A. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and H.
Tsion-Cinamon (GPS). E. Yannai and R. Kletter assisted in dating the ceramic
finds.
Maresha, Subterranean Complex 90
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alpert Bernie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Ian ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Osband Mechael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sagiv Nahum
Published: December 2024

During 2005, an archaeological excavation was conducted in Subterranean
Complex 90, located 220 m southeast of Tel Maresha (Permit No. A-4361; map
ref. NIG 190680/611086; OIG 140680/111086). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by funds of the Archaeological Seminars,
was directed by I. Stern, M. Osband, B. Alpert and N. Sagiv. Assisting in
the excavation were S. Shaharit and L.Yaborsky (pottery restoration,
registration and organization), S. Neuman (drafting and drawing), R. Barkay
(numismatics), A. Ehrlich (figurines) and G. Finkielsztejn (amphora
handles). Engaged in the excavation were participants of the Archaeological
Seminars from all around the globe and youth-group volunteers, with the
cooperation of Z. Tsuk and the staff of the Bet Guvrin National Park.
Newe Herzog
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fogel Peter
Published: December 2024

During March 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Newe Herzog
Yeshiva, northeast of Ashdod (Permit No. A-3387*; map ref. NIG
17052-7/63686-90; OIG 12052-7/13686-90) in the wake of damage caused to
antiquities during the course of construction work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Fogel, with the
assistance of A. Bouchenino (area supervision), H. Lavi (administration), V.
Essman and P. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography). Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), N. Zak (drafting), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), M.
Ben-Gal (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Banias, the Southwestern Tower
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During March 2001 an excavation was conducted in the southwestern tower
of the Crusader city wall at Banias (Permit No. A-3390*; map ref. NIG
264830/794556; OIG 214830/294556), following the construction of a new
bridge over the Nahal Sa‘ar channel. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Hartal, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying) and N. Zak (drafting).
Herzliyya Beach
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

During November 1999 an underwater survey was conducted in the area
between the Sharon and Sidni 'Ali beaches in Herzliyya (License No.
G-13/1999*; map ref. NIG 18146/67680; OIG 13146/17680), following a report
by Z. Chen of stone objects lying on the seabed. The survey, on behalf of
the Marine Archaeology Unit of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.
Galili and J. Sharvit, with the assistance of D. Moskowitz, A. Ya'aqobowitz,
H. Sal'i (divers), D. Peled, J. Turgeman (logistical assistance) and S.
Ben-Yehuda (drafting and drawing).
Kursi Beach
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto Elisabetta ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsetskin Alexander
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2000 an underwater survey was conducted along
the shore of the Kursi beach on the Sea of Galilee (License No.
G-118/2000*). The survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E. Galili and J. Sharvit, with the assistance of E. Boaretto
(14C dating), A. Tsetskin (plaster analysis) and I. Ben-Yosef (photography).
El-Fureidis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

During December 1999 a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
el-Fureidis, in a cave located midway up the western slope of the Karmel,
above the old part of the village (Permit No. A-3155*; map ref. NIG
196075/723350; OIG 146075/ 223350). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Yannai, with the assistance of A.
Buchennino and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery and stone drawing).
El‘ad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During October 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in the city of
El‘ad (Permit No. A-3511*; map ref. NIG 195955/661840; OIG 145955/161840),
in an area slated for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagorsky (photography and
surveying).
Jerusalem, the Old City – the Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Geva Hillel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gutfeld Oren
Published: December 2024

During 2005–2006 several short excavations were conducted in the area of
the Hurva Synagogue and in the square to its east, in the Old City of
Jerusalem. The excavations, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the aid of the Israel Exploration
Society and the funding by the Corporation for the Renovation and
Development of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, Ltd., were
directed by H. Geva and O. Gutfeld, with the assistance of R. Nenner-Soriano
and B. Arubas (surveying).
Peqi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During July 2003 a limited excavation was conducted in the southern part
of the Peqi'in village (Permit No. A-3950; map ref. NIG 2312/7640; OIG
1812/2640), in the wake of damage to a prehistoric settlement caused by
digging foundations for a building. In addition, a survey was conducted to
define the ancient settlement area in Peqi'in (Fig. 1). The excavation and
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, were directed by N. Getzov,
with the assistance of A. Grishna (registration), H. Tahan (drawing), M.
Smilanski (flint drawing) and R. Getzov (GPS surveying). Y. Lerer, F. Abu
Zidan and R. Getzov participated in the survey.
Ḥorbat Medav
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During August 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Medav
next to the village of Julis in the Western Galilee (Permit No. A-3970*; map
ref. NIG 21670/76209; OIG 16670/ 26209), prior to the construction of a
water pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by E. Stern, with the
assistance of A. Dadush (administration), A. Shapiro (surveying) and D.
Avshalom-Gorni (pottery consultation).
Zikhron Ya‘aqov
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During March 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe Remez
neighborhood of Zikhron Ya'aqov (Permit No. A-4392*; map ref. NIG
1958-9/2187-8; OIG 1458-9/7187-8). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by Z. Ariav, was directed by A. Massarwa,
assisted by A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (field
photography).
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted on the
southern slope of Tell el-Ful (Giv'at Sha'ul, Permit No. A-3964*; map ref.
NIG 22202-5/63654-6; OIG 17202-5/13654-6) in the wake of damage caused to
antiquities during the building of a school. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Jerusalem Municipality, was
directed by R. Avner, assisted by V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), L.
Barda (GPS) and A. Pikovski (pottery drawing).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a B–C
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During February-May 2005, further salvage excavations were conducted at
the Early Bronze Age site of Ashqelon Barne'a, adjacent to the coastline and
north of modern-day Ashqelon (Permit No. 4378; map ref. NIG 15975/62290; OIG
10975/12290). This project, which continued the previous trial excavations
at the site (HA-ESI 117) prior to developing a new residential neighborhood,
intended to concentrate on the exposure of archaeological remains only in
the southern portion of the site. The excavations, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Economic Company for the Development
of Ashqelon, were directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of N.S. Paran
(Area G supervision), E. Alajim and A. Freiberg (Area D supervision), S.
Talis (registration, ceramic processing and computerized data entry), R.
Abu-Halaf and H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
T. Sagiv and J. Kdoshim (field photography), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), N. Zak
and I. Berin (drafting), E. Boaretto (14C dating) and P. Nahshoni (district
archaeologist).
Ḥorbat Kenes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During November 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Kenes in
Karmi’el (Permit No. A-4035*; map ref. NIG 22780–5/75801–2; OIG
17780–5/25801–2), in the wake of constructing a sports ground. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Karmi’el Municipality, was directed by L. Porat, assisted by A. Shapiro
(surveying and drafting).
Ḥuqoq, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted along
the widened route of Highways 65 and 85 and the planned interchanges in
them, from the Nimra military base Interchange to 'Amiad Junction (License
No. S-95/2009; map ref. 237850-45500/748100-58350). The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
National Roads Company of Israel, Ltd., was directed by M. Hartal and G.
Cinamon (survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ramla, David Razi’el Boulevard
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam
Published: December 2024

During July-September 2001, an excavation was conducted on David
Razi'el Boulevard in Ramla (Birqat el-Jamus; Permit No. A-3459; map ref.
187192-306/647995-8953), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Malibu
Company, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of G. Parnos and D.
Weinberger (area supervision), H. Dan-Gor, R. Abu-Halaf and Y. Rahamim
(administration), T. Sagiv and M. Saltzberger (field photography), A. Hajian
(surveying), M. Avissar (ceramics), N. Ze'evi (drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), E. Altmark (chemistry laboratory), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and A. Berman (numismatics).
Horbat Kelah (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, an archaeological excavation was conducted south of
Modi'in (Permit No. A-6545; map ref. 199180-357/647685-848; Fig. 1), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rothman Architecture and City
Construction Company, was directed by M. Haiman (field photography), with
the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration) and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting).
Jerusalem, Kh. Umm Leisun
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. Umm Leisun
in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6427; map ref. 223278/627433), following the
discovery of a cistern prior to the installation of a water line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Gihon Company, Ltd., was directed by S. Mizrahi, with
the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), N. Shami (archaeological
inspection), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying), B. Touri (safety), D. Levi
(GPS) and N. Zak and M. Cohen (drafting).
Megiddo, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During April and June 2004, an archaeological survey was conducted in
an area slated for development in Qibbuz Megiddo (Permit No. A-4136; map
ref. 2170-80/7200-20). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Megiddo, was directed by Y.
Tepper, with the assistance of U. Ben-Zioni (survey and field photography)
and A. Shapiro (GPS and maps).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During May 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in the Pisgat Tal
neighborhood of Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-6514; map ref.
196601-52/666053-77), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the law
office of Yehonatan Meshulam, was directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and S. Yehielov (preliminary
antiquities inspections).
Horbat Mador, Be’eri Forest Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Horbat Mador, north of Qibbuz Be'eri (License No. S-201/2010; map ref.
148844-50401/589899-90841), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem (field photography and GPS).
Zefat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted on Elkavez Street
in Zefat (Permit No. A-6133; map ref. 246302-22/763778-97), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Mr. Shawat, was directed by H. Bron (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and E.J.
Stern (potter reading).
Tel Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at 14 Balfour
Street in Nahariyya, within the precincts of the ancient tell (Permit No.
A-6562; map ref. 208753-89/767856-77), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Y.A. Oranim Company, Ltd., was directed by Y. Lerer,
with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying
and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), W. Atrash (consultation), D. Syon (metal
detection), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), S. Itkis (final plans), and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tel Yiẓḥaqi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oshri Aviram
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in November 1999 at Tel Yizhaqi
(A-3133*; map ref. NIG 2121/7325; OIG 1621/2325; HA–ESI 111). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Oshri
and Z. Gal, with the assistance of A. Mokary, V. Essman (surveying and
drafting), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (drawing) and D. Syon
(numismatics).