bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tell Tahunat es-Sukkar (‘En Ha-Naziv)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In November 2011 and April 2012, excavations were conducted at Tell
Tahunat es-Sukkar, in Kibbutz 'En Ha-Naziv (Permit Nos. A-6335, A-6421; map
ref. 247775/708580), prior to construction. The excavations, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz 'En
Ha-Naziv, were directed by Y. Harel (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), T. Meltzer (surveying and drafting), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and W. Atrash (scientific consultation).
Ras Abu Dahud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the antiquities
site of Ras Abu Dahud in the Nahalat Yehuda neighborhood of Rishon Le-Ziyyon
(Permit No. A-6888; map ref. 181998-2118/654499-689). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Rishon Le-Ziyyon municipality, was directed by A. Dayan, with the assistance
of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Eshed (physical anthropology),
C. Amit (studio photography) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing). Additional
assistance was provided by D. Golan, Y. Marmelstein and F. Volynsky.
Tell Musa Shahin, Kefar Gevirol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kefar Gevirol
(Permit No. A-6785; map ref. 178719-37/644668-83), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Rehovot municipality, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Molokandov (preliminary
inspections), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), N. Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A Gorzalczany
and Y. Arbel (scientific consultation), E. Jakoel, M. Ajami and D. Barkan.
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hofesh Ori
Published: December 2024

In January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the
Ashqelon National Park (Permit No. A-6120; map ref. 156845/618483; Fig. 1)
after a sarcophagus was exposed by the rain in a modern streambed and was
excavated by antiquity robbers. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Ganor (field photography and
drafting), Y. Israel and O. Hofesh, with the assistance of T. Gini and R.
Bar-Nathan (pottery reading), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C. Hersch
(drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans), as well as Z. Levy,
H. Levavi, A. Pencher, A. Gizayev, T. Cohen and L. Cohen of the Nature and
Parks Authority.
Julis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted near Hodayah Junction,
c. 6 km east of Ashkelon (Permit No. A-6819; map ref. 167072-206/621217-95;
Fig. 1), prior to widening Highway 3. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel National
Roads Company, was directed by V. Lipshits (field photography), with the
assistance of D. Igorov (area supervision), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Varga (consultation), N. Zak (plans) and
I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing). Trial trenches (A. Fraiberg) were dug
at the site prior to the excavation.
Ḥorbat Dardar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Dardar,
east of Zur Natan (Permit No. A-6924; map ref. 201736-67/682882-906; Fig.
1), prior to the construction of a water tank. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Arim Company,
was directed by A.S. Tendler (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), Y. Elisha (preliminary inspections), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), H. Torgë and E. Yannai (ceramics), L. Rauchberger
(clay tobacco pipe) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Yafo, Kikar Qedumim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peilstöcker Martin ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Burke Aaron A.
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, the first season of excavations was initiated by the
Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project (JCHP) in Yafo, Qedumim Square (License No.
G-35/2008; map ref. NIG 176676-768/662387-453; OIG 126676-768/162387-453).
The excavation, directed by A.A. Burke (photography) of the Cotsen Institute
of Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and M.
Peilstöcker (photography) of the IAA, co-directors of the JCHP project. The
excavation staff included K. Keimer (area supervision), G. Pierce (area
supervision, surveying), A. Hajian (surveying), O. Tsuf (pottery
consultation), S. Krapiwko (IAA archive), N. Meirowitz (Jaffa Museum), E.
Meirowitz (Visitor's Center Qedumim Square), Y. Klein (Old Jaffa Development
Corporation) and M. Ajami (Tel Aviv district, IAA). Fieldwork was carried
out by UCLA undergraduates and a number of volunteers.
‘Ar‘ara (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahajna Shireen
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a trial excavation was conducted along the lower
northwestern slopes of the western hill of Qazir, within the precincts of
the 'Ar'ara and 'Ar'ara Southwest sites (Permit No. A-4954; map ref. NIG
209170-339/710281-618; OIG 159170-339/210281-618; Fig. 1), 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. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of S. Mahajna and A.
Massarwa (area supervision), M.A. Tabar (preliminary survey, area
supervision and assistance), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Dagot and L. Yihye (GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), C. Hersch (pottery drawing),
L. Ben Hamo (the Qazir Economic Development Company), L. Elbaz (project
coordinator), A. Kabha (council surveyor), A. 'Azav, K. Sari, M. Masarwa, A.
Oren (IAA central region), A. Abu-Diab, M. Hasdiya and laborers from
Tiberias.
Tiberias, Ha-Peraḥim Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Damati Emanuel
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in the upper parking
lot of the municipal marketplace on Ha-Perahim Street in Tiberias (Permit
No. A-4820; map ref. NIG 250766-80/743547-63; OIG 200766-80/243547-63; Fig.
1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the building contractor, was
directed by E. Damati, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration).
Haifa, Khirbat Tinani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in December 1997 at Khirbat Tinani,
on the corner of Ha-'Ogen and Sederot Ha-Hagana streets in Haifa (Permit No.
A-2791*; map ref. NIG 19600-50/74775-85; OIG 24775-85/14600-50), after
antiquities were damaged when a sewer line was installed. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shikun 'Ovdim Co.,
was directed by A. Massarwa, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying),
R. Graff (drafting), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and D. Barshad
(assistance with photography).
Jerusalem, Nisan Beck Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

During March-May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on 11Nisan
Beck Street in the Mahanayim (Sanhedriyya) neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-5393; map ref. NIG 220799-817/633685-712; OIG 170799-817/133685-712),
in the wake of exposing quarrying marks while building a private house. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
G. Finkielsztejn (photography), with the assistance of T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), L. Kupershmidt (coin cleaning), R. Bar-Nathan
(pottery reading), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Yafo, Marzuk and ‘Azar Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on Marzuk and
'Azar Street in Yafo (Jaffa; Permit No. A-5016; map ref. NIG
177388-401/624498-504; OIG 127388-401/124498-504), after ancient remains
were exposed in a probe trench that was opened prior to the installation of
water and sewer lines. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality,
was directed by L. Rauchberger, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), O. Ackermann (geomorphology), E. Jakoel (probe trench),
M. Peilstöcker (archaeological guidance), P. Gendelman (ceramic
consultation) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), as well as Y. Arbel, M.
Ajami, D. Barkan, D. Golan, R. Asis, R. Ben Ezra and O. Abadi.
Dabburiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of
Dabburiya village, south of the local council building (Permit No. A-4225;
map ref. NIG 235155-65/732955-65; OIG 185155-65/232955-65), subsequent to
the discovery of antiquities in a lot slated for construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the contractor, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), N. Getzov (field photography) and
H. Tahan (pottery drawings).
Ḥorbat Castra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in June 2001 at the corner of
Megorashé Sepharad and Zviya Yizhak Streets in Haifa (Permit No.
A-3453*; map ref. NIG 19725/74442; OIG 14725/24442), after ancient remains
were exposed during development work. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Yefé Nof Company, was
directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and T. Horovich.
Tel Par
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a trial excavation was conducted along the lower part
of the spur where the village of Ibtin is spread out, in the southeastern
Zevulun Valley, c. 1 km north of Tel Regev and c. 0.5 km south of Tel Par
(Permit No. A-3960; map ref. NIG 2110-6/7414-8; OIG 1610-6/2414-8), prior to
paving an access road to a cemetery. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of
Public Works, was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration) and Z. Horovich.
Har Shaḥar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in a cairn located
within the precincts of a quarry along the slopes of Har Shahar (Permit No.
A-4447; map ref. NIG 18235-55/54830-50; OIG 13235-55/04830-50). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by A. Ben-Ari, Ltd., was directed by M. Haiman, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying).
El-Judeida
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in a cave next to
Highway 70, between Judeida and Tal-El Junction (Permit No. A-5039; map ref.
NIG 215241/759312; OIG 165341/259312), prior to widening the road. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company, was directed by Y. Lerer,
with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS) and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration).
Bab al-Hawa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bab
al-Hawa (Permit No. A-5165; map ref. NIG 272979-3061/783359-551; OIG
222979-3061/283359-551), in the wake of damage to the site. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Electric Company, was directed by M. Hartal, with the assistance of
E. Bron, O. Zingboym, Y. Harel and G. Jaffe (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), V. Essman and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS) and
laborers from the village of Buq'ata in the Golan Heights.
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oshri Aviram
Published: December 2024

During October 2004, a trial excavation was conducted at Kerem Maharal
(Permit No. A-4273; map ref. NIG 19940/72790; OIG 14940/22790), in an area
slated for construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Y. Levkowitz, was directed by A.
Oshri, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ramla, Herzl Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at 30 Herzl
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-4814; map ref. NIG 187477-94/649259-75; OIG
137477-94/149259-75; Fig. 1), after a preliminary inspection exposed
antiquities prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by N. and D. Marudy, was
directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), K. Ben Or-Ashi (preliminary inspections), I. Berin (drafting),
C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥammat Tiberias (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During March-May 2007, a trial excavation was conducted south of Hammat
Tiberias (Permit No. A-5062; map ref. NIG 25228-56/74076-99; OIG
20228-56/24076-99), in the wake of planning a course for the new saltwater
carrier pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by M. Hartal (photography), with the assistance of G. Cinamon,
A. Shapiro and Z. Daniel (area supervision), N. Getzov (probe trenches), Y.
Lavan (administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), P. Partush and D. Gahali of
SkyView Photography Ltd. (balloon aerial photography), Y. Arnon (pottery)
and workmen from Tiberias.
Yiftaḥ’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

From October to December 2007 and April to August 2008, two seasons of
excavation were conducted at the Neolithic site of Yiftah'el (Permit No.
A-5252; map ref. NIG 221656-2006/739873-40307; OIG
171656-2006/239873-40307), prior to the expansion of Highway 77 that links
the Yishay and Ha-Movil Junctions. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel National
Roads Company (Department of Public Works), was directed by H. Khalaily, I.
Milevski and N. Getzov, with the assistance of A. Abu Hamid, Z. Daniel, O.
Zeidan, A. Yaroshevitz, I. Mitler, A. Najjar, H. Smithline, V. Shlomi and
E.J. Stern (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi, E. Bachar, Y. Lavan and R. Abu
Khalaf (administration), A. Shapiro (laboratory administration), V. Essman,
M. Kipnis, T. Kornfeld and R. Mishayev (surveying), E. Amos (drafting of
sections), R. Liran (architecture), N. Ezra (data input) and O. Barzilay and
O. Marder (flint analysis). We extend our thanks to S. Weiner, E. Boaretto
and L. Regev of the Weizmann Institute of Science for the analytical
laboratory. We are especially grateful to the staff of the IAA Northern
Region, D. Barshad, Z. Horowitz and R. Wolmark, for their contribution to
the success of the project.
Naḥal Samtar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During May 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Vered Quarry, north of Nahal Samtar (Permit No. A-4165; map
ref. NIG 2054-5/7097-8; OIG 1554-5/2097-8; HA-ESI 119, HA-ESI 121), prior to
the expansion of the quarry. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and P.
Gendelman (pottery reading).
Ashqelon, el-Qabu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at el-Qabu,within
the precincts of the Elat-Ashqelon Pipeline compound in Ashqelon (Permit No.
A-3944; map ref. NIG 1554/6167; OIG 1054/1167). The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Elat-Ashqelon Pipeline Co. Ltd., was directed by O. Sion, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, De‘adle Tawfik
Published: December 2024

During December 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
compound of Bet Ha-Tsofe in the City of David's visitor's center (Permit No.
A-4336; map ref. NIG 22243/63126; OIG 17243/13126). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the 'Ir David Foundation, was directed by T. De'adle, with the assistance of
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography) and A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing).
Tel Shimron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Shimron,
west of Timrat (Permit No. A-5334; map ref. NIG 220101-50/734657-733; OIG
170101-50/234657-733), prior to the construction of a henhouse. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
N. Feig (photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), H. Khalaily (flint artifacts) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Regavim, Survey in the Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsion-Cinamon Hanita ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2000 a development survey and trial trenches
were conducted in a fire zone east of Qibbuz Regavim and north of Kafr Qari'
(License No. G-126/00*; map ref. NIG 203-7/714-6; OIG 153-7/214-6), prior to
the construction of a new military camp. The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was carried out by H. Tsion-Cinamon and Y. Lehrer,
using GIS and GPS systems, as well as mechanical equipment for probe
trenches.
Tel Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, an excavation was conducted at Tel Yavne (Permit No.
A-5092; map ref. NIG 17570-89/64160-70; OIG 12570-89/14160-70), after
ancient remains were damaged. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric
Company, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), D. Porotzky (surveying and drafting), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and M. Ajami and M. Peilstöcker.
Ḥorbat Devela
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Sigal
Published: December 2024

During March 2004, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Devela,
in Daliyat el-Karmil (Permit No. A-4130; map ref. NIG 2043/7328; OIG
1543/2328), following the discovery of ancient remains. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Electric Corporation, was directed by S. Golan, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and Z. Horovich and E. Yannai.
Naḥf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in the village
of Nahf (Permit No. A-4889; map ref. NIG 229892/760051; OIG 179892/260051),
prior to the construction of a private residence. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the lot
owner, S. Sa'id, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Abu Raya (surveying and drafting), H.
Smithline (studio photography), E.J. Stern (pottery reading), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing) and members of the Sa'id family.
Jerusalem, Kefar Ha-Shilloah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During June 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
in the 'Ein el-Lauza neighborhood of Jerusalem (Kefar Ha-Shilloah), south of
the City of David (Permit No. A-3652; map ref. NIG 22272/63129; OIG
17272/13129), after the cave's northern side was damaged during the course
of paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed
by Y. Baurch, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting)
and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Kefar Ḥiṭṭim (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Tiberias-Hittim waste-water purification plant (Permit No.
A-4654; map ref. NIG 2474-6/7458-60; OIG 1974-6/2458-60), in the wake of
damage caused to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Water Commission, was
directed by E. Amos (surveying), with the assistance of H. Tahan (pottery
drawing) and N. Getzov.
Sha‘alvim (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, an excavation was conducted at Ben Deqer South
(Permit No. A-4835; map ref. NIG 19971-90/64176-90; OIG 14971-90/14176-90),
following the discovery of installations along the route of the road. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
R. Lupu, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and A. Cohn-Tavor, A. Re'em, A.
'Azab, M. Peilstöcker and U. 'Ad (IAA Central Region).
Nazareth
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a trial excavation was conducted in the Rashidiya
School, next to the tomb of Shihab A-Din in Nazareth (Permit No. A-3953; map
ref. NIG 228166-83/734058-75; OIG 178166-83/234058-75), prior to the
construction of a roundabout. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of
A. Ben-Zioni and Y. Lerer (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (field and
studio photography), N. Zak (plans), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), E.J. Stern (pottery reading), H. Tahan (pottery drawings), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), N. Getzov, H. Khalaily and A. Oshri (lithics), D. Syon
and A. Berman (numismatics), N. Raban-Gerstel and G. Bar-Oz (archaeozoology)
and R. Abu Raya (Arabic).
Jerusalem, the Ohel Yiẓḥaq Synagogue
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, De‘adle Tawfik
Published: December 2024

During October 2003, a trial excavation was conducted in the Ohel
Yizhaq synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3845; map ref.
NIG 22220-60/63165-75; OIG 17220-60/13165-75). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the 'Ateret
Cohanim Association, was directed by R. Avner and T. De'adle, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), M. Avissar (pottery
reading) and A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing).
Netanya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at the Umm Khalid
site in the Ben 'Ami neighborhood of Netanya (Permit No. A-5210; map ref.
NIG 18751/69290; OIG 13751/19290; Fig. 1), to evaluate the prospect of
constructing residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands
Administration, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of D. Masarwa
and E. Oren (inspection of the probe trenches), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian, V. Pirsky and D. Porotzky (surveying), L. Yihye
(GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass artifacts) and A. 'Azab of
the IAA central district.
Khirbat Birkat Umm el-‘Idham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a trial excavation was conducted along the eastern
fringes of the Khirbat Birkat Umm el-'Idham antiquities site (Permit No.
A-4850; map ref. NIG 19465-75/69178-80; OIG 14465-75/19178-80), prior to the
construction of a fence south of Highway 57. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance
of E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), T. Kornfeld (drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing)
and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds).
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During August 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village
of Nein (Permit No. A-4229; map ref. NIG 233315-22/72633-46; OIG
183315-22/22633-46), in the wake of construction work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary
(photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E.J. Stern
(pottery reading), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from Umm el-Fahm.
Jerusalem, Eṭ-Ṭur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted on the eastern
slopes of Bethphage, in the vicinity of the separation fence around
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4053; map ref. NIG 22410-28/63132-62; OIG
17410-28/13132-62; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by Y. Mizrahi, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and C. Hersch
(pottery drawing).
Ramla, Herzl Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted on 50 Herzl
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-4728; map ref. NIG 187585/649070; OIG
137585/149070), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Edry Brothers
Company, was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography) R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), I. Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing) and S. Gat, W. Atrash and
M. Sharon (Arabic epigraphy).
Ramla (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
eastern precinct of Ramla, next to the Newe Tirza prison (Permit No. A-4700;
map ref. NIG 18847-51/64887-90; OIG 13847-51/14887-90), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the S.A.L. Ramla Company, was directed by O.
Sion, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), R.
Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), N. Katsnelson (glass), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery and glass drawing) and A. Berman (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in Jerusalem
between Shu'fat and the French Hill neighborhood (Permit No. A-4842; map
ref. NIG 2225/6350; OIG 1725/1350), in an area slated for the construction
of a car park and a maintenance center for the light railway. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed by Y. Billig, with the
assistance of R. Abu-Halaf (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and B. Touri (archaeological inspection).
Qaẓrin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a trial excavation was conducted near the
entrance to Qazrin Park (Permit No. A-4600; NIG 26606/76597; OIG
21606/26597), prior to the construction of a new service path in the park.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Qazrin Local Council and the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Petora (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feder Oded
Published: December 2024

During May 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Petora
(North), located in the Lachish region (Permit No. A-3905; map ref. NIG
1821-3/6116-9; OIG 1321-3/1116-9; Fig. 1), prior to installing communication
lines along the route of the Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Bezeq, was directed
by O. Feder, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, Jebel Mukkabbir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

A burial cave was documented in April 2001 in the Jebel Mukkabbir
neighborhood (map ref. NIG 22332/62956; OIG 17332/12956) after its exposure.
The documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was performed by
R. Abu Raya and Z. Adawi, assisted by R. Graff (drafting).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir
Published: December 2024

In November-December 1998 and in February-March 1999, two salvage
excavations were carried out at Site F3 at Khirbat Umm el-'Umdan, now within
the Ha-Shevatim neighborhood in Modi'in (Buchman compound [south]; Permit
Nos. A-2966, A-3020; map ref. 20075-100/64375-400; Golani and Zbenovich
2001). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Golani and V. Zbenovich. A large assemblage of Pre-Pottery
Neolithic A flint items was collected.
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan: Pre-Pottery Neolithic Site
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir
Published: December 2024

In November-December 1998 and in February-March 1999, two salvage
excavations were carried out at Site F3 at Khirbat Umm el-'Umdan, now within
the Ha-Shevatim neighborhood in Modi'in (Buchman compound [south]; Permit
Nos. A-2966, A-3020; map ref. 20075-100/64375-400; Golani and Zbenovich
2001). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Golani and V. Zbenovich. A large assemblage of Pre-Pottery
Neolithic A flint items was collected.
Ḥorbat Sasay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

InOctober 2013,a trial excavationwas conductedon the northern fringesof
Horbat Sasay (Permit No. A-6885; map ref.212692-826/742612-753), after
ancient remainswere discoveredduringpreliminary field inspection prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway, was directedby
D.Kirzner(field photography), with the assistance ofY.Amraniand E.Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev and M.Kahan(surveyingand drafting), C. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A.Gorzalczany(scientific advisor), M.Shuiskaya(pottery drawing), C.
Sa'idand L.Talmi.
Yoqne‘am ‘Illit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Yoqne'am
'Illit (Permit No. A-6218; map ref. 2095-8/7279-82), prior to the
construction of a residential neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by Y. Tepper (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), J. Gosker and O. Zidan
(area supervision), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Meltsen (surveying and
drafting), Y. Bibas (field photography), A. Shapiro and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), D.
Syon (metal detection), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), K. Vardi,
A. Yaroshevitz, R. Ekstein and O. Marder (flint artifacts), J. Neguer and A.
Fahima (mosaic conservation), E. Hemo, Y. Shaltiel and Y. Sa'ad
(conservation) and laborers from Shefar'am, 'Ar'ara, Kafr Kar'a and Umm
el-Fahm.
Jerusalem, ‘Emeq Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de Vincenz Anna
Published: December 2024

In July 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on the grounds of the
Templar School compound, at the entrance to the German Colony in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6566; map ref 22127-95/630430-71), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Isrotel Hotels Management Company, Ltd., was directed by S.
Kisilevitz, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), S. Mizrahi
(preliminary inspections and trial trenches), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), S. al-'Amlah (metal detection), R. Cohen-Amin
(processing of finds), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography). The ceramics and small finds were processed by A. de Vincenz.
Horbat Turit (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

In June 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at a site south of
Horbat Turit (Permit No. A-6542; map ref. 212669-721/757542-65; Fig. 1),
after a section of an ancient road was exposed along the planned route of
the 'Akko-Karmiel railway line. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), W.
Atrash (scientific guidance), N. Getzov (pottery reading) and laborers from
Sakhnin and Mazra'a.
Bat Shelomo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the settlement
of Bat Shelomo (Permit No. A-6722; map ref. 20057-62/72245-48), prior to
expanding and renovating a building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by A. Waterman, was directed
by L. Talmi, with the assistance of A. a-Salam Sa'id (preliminary
inspections), A. Shukron (inspection), Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance),
R. Mishayev (surveying), C. Sa'id (district archaeologist), P. Gendelman and
H. Torgë (pottery reading), N. Zak (drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography) and laborers from 'Ar'ara village.
Shamir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During December 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in three
dolmens north of Qibbuz Shamir (Permit No. A-4293; map ref. NIG 26175/78625;
OIG 21175/28625), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Qibbuz Shamir, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), N. Getzov (professional guidance)
and M. Kagan, R. Bar-Nur and Y. Ben-Ephraim (members of Qibbuz Shamir).
Reḥovot, ḥavatselet neighborhood, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a survey was conducted southeast of Gan Shelomo
(Permit No. 4579; map ref. NIG 1812-5/6421-9; OIG 1312-5/1421-9), prior to
expanding the Havatselet neighborhood in Rehovot. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, was carried out by Y. Dagan and L. Barda (GPS).
Ramla, Ha-PalmaḤ Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During June 2001, an excavation was conducted near Ha-Palmah Street in
Ramla (Permit No. A-3429; map ref. NIG 18830/64850; OIG 13830/14850), prior
to the construction of a building in Ha-Shoftim neighborhood. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
R. Kletter, with the assistance of Y. Arbel (area supervision), Y. Rahamim
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Tsion-Cinamon (GPS), T. Sagiv
(field and studio photography), M. Avissar (pottery reading), M. Ben-Gal
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), O. Shorr (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), L. Horowitz (archaeozoology) and
laborers from Rahat and Jerusalem.
Kefar Veradim, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During April-June 2004, a survey preceding development was conducted at
Kefar Veradim (Permit No. A-4139; map ref. NIG 22250-430/76685-840; OIG
17250-430/26685-840), prior to enlarging the settlement. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Kefar Veradim Economic Company, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the
assistance of E. Stern, R. Abu Raya and R. Kalir (survey) and A. Shapiro
(GPS).
Be’er Sheva‘, Shazar Boulevard
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal
Published: December 2024

During April 2002, an excavation was conducted on Shazar Boulevard in
Be'er Sheva', below the eastern parking lot of the municipal building
(Permit No. A-3631; map ref. NIG 18097/57314; OIG 13097/07314), in the wake
of exposing two tombs when installing a conduit for runoff. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Housing and Construction (surveying), was directed by Y.
Israel, with the assistance of F. Sonntag (field photography), A. Inbar, A.
Sabah-Shahar and E. Kaho (conservation work) and A. Pikovski (pottery
drawing). Other participants included S. Spiegel and employees of the
Technical Department of the Ministry of Housing, Southern District, A. Ron
and Y. Griff - project directors, Eng. K. Leibowitz, Shomroni Construction
Company and workers of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and its volunteers
under the guidance of Rabbi Schmidel.
Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at 6 Weizmann
Street in Azor (Permit No. A-4506; map ref. NIG 20899/63185; OIG
15899/13185), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by S. Haddad, was directed
by L. Rauchberger, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya
(drawing of finds), A. Berman (numismatics) and M. Ajami, D. Barkan and E.
Yannai.
Ṭamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in a
private building plot on the hill slope at the eastern edge of Tamra
(Zu'abiyya; Permit No. A-5582; map ref. NIG 23818/72649; OIG 18818/22649),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the landowner, T. Zu'abi,
was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), H. Smithline (field
photography), E. Belashov (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (coin photography), E.J. Stern and Y. Arnon (ceramic
reading), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds) and R.
Kool (numismatics).
Petaḥ Tiqwa–Rishon Le-Ẓiyyon, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During August 2004, a survey was conducted along the route of the
wastewater pipeline from the industrial zone in Petah Tiqwa to the Rishon
Le-Ziyyon sand dunes (Permit No. A-4242; map ref. NIG 1860-5/6565-680; OIG
1360-5/1565-680), prior to the installation of sewers. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Union of Dan Region Cities Sewage Authority (Shafdan), was directed by
Y. Dagan and D. Golan.
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During June 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the
saraya in Bet She'an (Permit No. A-3919; map ref. NIG 24760-6/71140-50; OIG
19760-6/21140-50), prior to installing sewer infrastructures. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Bet She'an Economic Development Company, was directed by
Y. Tepper, with the assistance of A. Markov (registration), Y. Ya'akoby
(administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), H. Smithline (field photography), N. Zak (plans), E. Altmark
(metallurgical laboratory), E.J Stern (pottery reading), L. Porat (pottery
restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Berman and R. Kool (numismatics), N. Raban-Gershtal
and G. Bar-Oz (archaeozoology), O. Shamir (textiles) and L. Di Segni
(epigraphy).
Jerusalem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During May 2007, a trial excavation was conducted near Hayyim Barlev
Boulevard in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5137; map ref. NIG 22194-200/63391-7;
OIG 17194-200/13391-7), prior to the construction of the light railway. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed by A. Nagar, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Sagiv (field photography),
E. Belashov (drafting), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), N.
Katsnelson (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During February 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in the southern
part of the village Nein (Permit No. A-3600; map ref. NIG 233-4/726-7; OIG
183-4/226-7), after ancient remains were damaged during work by the Electric
Company. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Survey in Ramat Raḥel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted in
the apple orchard of Kibbuts Ramat Rahel (Permit No. A-4966; map ref. NIG
22052-104/62786-824; OIG 17052-104/12786-824). The survey, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was conducted by Y. Dagan and L. Barda, with
the assistance of O. Barzilai and O. Marder (flint artifacts).
Tel Tanim (Tell el-Wawiyat) (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsioni Gil
Published: December 2024

During September–October 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted north
of Tel Tanim (Tell el-Wawiyat; License No. B-213/00; map ref. NIG 2550/7900;
OIG 2050/2900; HA–ESI 115), prior to the expansion of the Qiryat Shemona
airport. The excavation, on behalf of the the Recanati Institute of Maritime
Studies of the University of Haifa and the Archaeological Engineering
Services (AES) Company, Ltd., was directed by G. Tsioni, assisted by S. ‘Ad
(find drawing).
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During December 2006-January 2007, a trial excavation was conducted
southeast of the Bet She'an old city center (Permit No. A-4975; map ref. NIG
24782/71161; OIG 19782/51161), prior to the construction of a transportation
terminal. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Bet She'an Economic Company, was directed
by W. Atrash, with the assistance of F. Abu Zidan (area supervision), Y.
Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro
(GPS), D. Syon (field photography), D. Sandhouse-Re'em (pottery) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
El-Burj
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2004, an excavation was conducted north of the
El-Burj village (Permit No. A-4270; map ref. NIG 1901-16/593-5; OIG
1401-16/093-5), along the route of construction for the separation fence.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by M. Haiman, with the
assistance of E. Aladjem and N.S. Paran (area supervision) and A. Hajian
(surveying).