bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During January and March 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Shaul Ha-Melekh Street in northwest Bet She'an (Permit No. A-4339; map ref.
246750-80/712450-70), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by A. Avidan,
was directed by W. Atrash (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman (surveying), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), D. Sandhouse (pottery reading), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Ṣur Baḥir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Alon
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a burial complex was documented in the Sur Bahir
village in Greater Jerusalem, after the cave was breached and plundered (map
ref. 222126/627015). The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was conducted by A. Ganor and A. Klein (surveying), with the
assistance of G. Fitoussi (photography), T. Kornfeld (drawing of ossuaries),
M. Kahan (drafting), C. Amir and H. Shchupak. Additional aid was provided by
Y. Baruch (Jerusalem district archaeologist) and the Jerusalem Border
Police.
Shavē Ziyyon (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During August and November 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at
the 'En Sara neighborhood in south Nahariyya (Permit No. A-5977; map ref.
208110-236/765882--975), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rasco
Company, was directed by G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of A. Abu Hamid
(area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kahan and M. Kunin
(surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), D. Syon (metal
detection and numismatics), M. Hartal (guidance), Y. Lerer (pottery
reading), and C. Cohen and T. Spitzer (recording and treatment of finds).
Naḥal Shuval
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Daniel Zohar
Published: December 2024

During May–June 1998 a trial excavation was conducted along the western
shoulder of the road between Be’er Sheva‘ and the Dvira Junction (Permit No.
A-2865*; map ref. NIG 17980–8005/59085–60020, OIG 12980–3005/09085–10020).
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Bezeq Company, was directed by Z. Daniel, with the assistance of F. Sonntag,
G. Seriy, R. Graff (surveying), Y. Lavi (photography), S. Lavie (pottery
restoration and metallurgy), the late Y. Casabi (find drawing), R.
Jackson-Tal and N. Katznelson (glass processing) and D. Hecker
(archaeozoology).
Tel Gezer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wolff Samuel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ortiz Steven ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbino Gary
Published: December 2024

Four seasons of excavations were conducted at Tel Gezer in the summers
of 2006-2009 (License Nos. G-48/2006, G-56/2007, G-57/2008, G-51/2009; map
ref. 19248/64073). The excavations were undertaken by Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary and the Israel Antiquities Authority; additional
support was recieved from a consortium of institutions: Ashland Theological
Seminary, Marian Eakins Archaeological Collection, Clear Creek Baptist Bible
College, Lancaster Bible College, Lycoming College, Midwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The
excavations were directed by S. Ortiz and S. Wolff, with the assistance of
G. Arbino and E. Braun (field supervision; Braun, 2007-2008 seasons), E.
Mitchell (Gezer regional survey, 2007-2009), T. Hofecker (administration),
D. Cole (volunteer coordination), A. Applebaum (conservation and
registration, 2007 season), H. Reichstadt (conservation, 2008-2009 seasons),
J. Rosenberg (surveying and drafting), G. Arbino (field photography,
2006-2007 seasons) and S. Wolff (field photography, 2008-2009 seasons), Sky
Balloon company (aerial photography, 2006-2007 seasons) and Skyview (aerial
photography, 2008-2009 seasons), D. Pride (computer specialist), J. Harrison
(registration, 2008-2009 seasons), D. Hofecker (pottery registration, 2006
season), E. Shaposnick (logistics), T. Asamain (field
conservation/restoration, 2008 season) and A. Yogev (field
conservation/restoration, 2009 season), O. Shorr (pottery restoration,
2007-2008 seasons) and M. and J. Ben-Arie (pottery restoration, 2009
season), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and C. Amit (studio
photography). Additional assistance was provided by L. Kolska Horwitz
(faunal assemblage); O. Marder (flint assemblage); B. Brandl, S.
Münger and T. Ornan (glyptics); R. Kletter (figurines and weights);
K. Miller (numismatics); P. Mountjoy (Mycenaean pottery); R. Merrillees
(Cypriot pottery); and G. Finkielsztejn (stamped Rhodian amphora handles).
Support was also provided by a team from Tel Aviv University (I. Finkelstein
and S. Weiner, principle investigators), sponsored by the European Research
Council. The excavations, located within the Tel Gezer National Park,
received the cooperation of the National Parks Authority (T. Tzuk, head of
archaeological branch and O. Harari, regional inspector) and support from
Qibbuz Gezer, Pinat Shorashim and the Karmē Yosef Community
Association. The project, affiliated with the American Schools of Oriental
Research, received assistance from S. Gitin, Director of the Albright
Institute. The expedition was housed at the Newe Shalom Guest House.
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, a salvage excavation, preceded by a trial excavation,
was conducted in Tiberias (Permit No. A-5395; map ref. 251125/743250), prior
to construction of a new wing in the Aviv Hotel. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Maman
Brothers Tourism Services Ltd., was directed by O. Zingboym (field
photography) and M. Hartal, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), D.
Avshalom-Gorni (Roman and Byzantine Pottery), E.J. Stern (Crusader and
Mamluk Pottery) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nein
(Permit No. A-5155; map ref. 23298-9/72640-1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the property owner, M. Zou'aby, was directed by F. Abu Zedan
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), E.J. Stern (ceramic consultation) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Haifa, King Solomon Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Salomon Yossi
Published: December 2024

During July 1997 a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave,
which was exposed after being damaged by a backhoe (Permit No. A-2710*; map
ref. NIG 197215-76/745183-257; OIG 147215-76/245183-257), at the corner of
King Solomon and Zeviyya Yizhaq Streets, near the Newe David cemetery. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Solomon, with the assistance of A. Cobani (surveying) and Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology).
Karmi’el, Giv‘at Makosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a survey was undertaken in the Giv'at Makosh
neighborhood in Karmi'el (License No. S-94/2009; map ref.
22670-700/75625-50), prior to development. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Karmi'el
municipality, was performed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥorbat Ḥanot Qira (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During November 2008-December 2009, three seasons of excavations were
conducted within the precincts of the Horbat Hanot Qira antiquities site in
the eastern part of Yoqne'am 'Illit (map ref. 20954-6/72797-9), in the wake
of plans to enlarge the neighborhood. The excavations, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by B. Hanna (Permit Nos. A-5549
and A-5608) and G.B. Jaffe (Permit No. A-5799), with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying),
B. Hanna, H. Smithline and A. Peretz (field photography), B. Antin
(drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds), O. Barzilay (flint) and M.
Hartal (guidance).
Ḥorbat Ṭawwasim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Tawwasim (Umm el-Tawas) along the northern fringes of Fureidis (Permit No.
A-6005; map ref. 195891-6104/723413-740), prior to the construction of an
industrial zone. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Fureidis Local Council, was
directed by H. Torgë, with the assistance of L. Drezner (area supervision),
Y. Amrani and Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying
and field drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Ẓefiyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During October-November 1998, a salvage excavation was conducted along
the southeastern fringes of Horbat Zefiyya (Permit No. A-2954; map ref.
186950/623950), prior to the installation of a high-tension pylon. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was directed by D. Varga and Y.
Lender, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian and I.
Vatkin (surveying), Y. Lavi (field photography), Y. Caspi (pottery drawing)
and A. Cohen-Weinberger (petrography). Special thanks to G. Seriy for all
the help in processing the finds.
Nofekh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sade Moshe
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nofekh (Permit
No. A-5660; map ref. 192519-800/661099-401), in the wake of discovering
ancient remains while inspecting water and sewage infrastructure work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the 'Union of Engineers for Water Works', was directed by E.
Haddad, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), I. Kornfeld (preparation of Area B), B. Ajami (safety), V.
Eshed (preliminary probe trenches and physical anthropology), N. Zak
(plans), E.J. Stern (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), N. Katsnelson (glass), M.
Sadeh (archaeozoology) and N. Amitai-Preiss (seal impression). Additional
assistance was rendered by the residents of the village, Y. Salam and A.
Biton.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a trial excavation was conducted on Mordechai
Ha-Yehudi Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6057; map ref.
187955-89/649079-115), after ancient remains were damaged during development
work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways Authority, was directed by
R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), B. Antin (drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Elisha
(preliminary probe trenches), E. Belashov (final plans), C. Amit (studio
photography), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), H. Khalaily and R.
Lupu (flint artifacts), M. Smilansky (drawing of flint) and N. Katsnelson
(glass).
Jerusalem, Shivtei Yisrael Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During September 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Paz
gas station on Shivtei Yisrael Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5738; map
ref. 221467/632496), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Paz Oil
Company, Ltd., was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y.
Ohayon (administration), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting)
and A. Peretz (field photography).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During October 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted on Bar-Ilan
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-3307*; map ref. NIG 1972/6480; OIG 1372/1480)
in preparation for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagorski, assisted by V. Essman
and A. Hajian (surveying) and N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing).
Mishmarot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the fields
of Qibbuz Kefar Glickson, within the precincts of the Mishmarot antiquities
site (Permit No. A-6111; map ref. 20019-33/71111-23), in the wake of damage
to antiquities caused while preparing the ground for cultivation. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Qibbuz Kefar Glickson, was directed by A. Masarwa (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan and Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), P.
Gendelman (identifying and dating ceramic finds), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), A. Gorzalczany (archaeological consultation), M. Masarwa and K.
Sa'id.
Yafo, Kikar Qedumim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kikar
Qedumim in Yafo (Permit No. A-5816; map ref. 176695-705/662448-457), prior
to putting up an ornamental fountain. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Old Jaffa
Development Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Barkan (aerial photography),
with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), A. Glick
(preliminary inspections and weapons), R. Berin (drafting), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), M. Avissar (pottery reading), L. Rauchberger
(clay pipes and hookahs), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), and M. Ajami and
F. Volynsky.
Ibthan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the Ibthan
village, within the precincts of the Ibthan antiquities site (northwest;
Permit No. A-6117; map ref. 20485-90/69702-06), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Mr. M. Abu Muk, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and A. Gorzalczany (consultation).
Yafo, Koifmann Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During April-June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
east lane of Koifmann Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5887; map ref.
17735-46/66189-268), after ancient remains were discovered during
preliminary probes in the wake of the light rapid transport project. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Public Transport Lines Company, was directed by E.
Jakoel and J. Marcus, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev, M. Kunin, I. Shmidovand T. Kornfeld
(surveying), A. Dagot and H. Ben-Ari (GPS) A. Peretz (field photography), L.
Rauchberger, A. Glick and A. Buchennino (preliminary inspections), N. Zak
(drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), R.
Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics). Additional
assistance was provided by A. Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (consultation), M.
Ajami and D. Barkan (IAA Tel Aviv District).
Ramla, Weizmann Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted near Weizmann
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6029; map ref. 18751-7/64859-64), in the wake
of installing a drainage line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was
directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), A.
Peretz (field photography), T. Kanias (preliminary inspections), A.
Gorzalczany (guidance and safety), E. Belashov (drafting), E.J. Stern
(ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds) and C.
Amit (studio photography).
Ḥorbat Bareqat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2001 trial excavations were conducted across an
extensive area within the antiquity sites of Horbat Bareqat, Horbat Bareqat
(West), Khirbat al-Kalbi and Qannir (Permit No. A-3482; map ref. NIG
204-7/714-6; OIG 154-7/214-6) in the wake of a survey performed by Y. Lehrer
and H. Tzion-Cinamon, prior to large-scale development works. The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, were directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of
Y. Lehrer and L. Yihiye (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam, R. Abu Khalaf
and Y. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian, T. Kornfeld and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and A. Reuven (safety and
security). Y. Gadot and Y. Tepper of Tel Aviv University contributed to the
success of the excavation, as did E. Yannai, T. Horovich, S. Golan, A.
Zertal and the staff of Camp 80 and Training Installation 109.
Nes Ẓiyyona, Ha-Shayetet Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted on
Ha-Shayetet Street in Nes Ziyyona (Permit No. A-6140; map ref.
64871-5/18027-32), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the S.Y. Even
Yazamut Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), V. Essman (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), A. Glick (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman
(pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Ajami.
‘Afula, Survey of the Bypass Road
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, a survey along the new planned route of Highway 65 was
conducted (the bypass road around 'Afula; License No. S-13/2008; map ref.
2275-330/7251-74; Fig. 1). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company,
was directed by Y. Dagan and B. Hanna, with the assistance of A. Shapiro
(GPS). Thanks to F. Abu Zidan of the IAA for information about his
excavation.
Paran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

In April 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Moshav Paran
(Permit No. A-7105; map ref. 21472/47410), prior to the installation of a
water pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Mekorot Company, was directed by G. Seriy,
with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), E. Belashov (plans) and D. Yegorov (flint classification).
Nahal Yarmut (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

In July and September 2011, a trial excavation was conducted near Nahal
Yarmut (Permit No. A-6239; map ref. 199237/623970), prior to the
construction of a bridge. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by R. Greenwald, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(photography) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds). N. German inspected
the site and prepared it for excavation.
‘Atlit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, cupmarks and pits were documented following the
removal of contaminated soil from the grounds of the Format factory compound
in the Rekhes neighborhood of 'Atlit (Permit No. A-6923; map ref.
194772-993/733434-624). The documentation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Industrial Buildings
Company, Ltd., was directed by M. Hater, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and L.
Talmi.
Mezad Tamar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael
Published: December 2024

In the winter of 2014, an excavation was conducted at Tamar Quarry,
north of Mezad Tamar (Permit No. A-7076; map ref. 222745-3540/548724-9350),
prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Lands Authority, was
directed by Y. Abadi-Reiss (photography), with the assistance of G. Seriy
and D. Igorov (consultation), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M.
Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Yegorov (photography), M. Smilansky
(flint drawing) and N. Zak (plans).
Migdal Ha-‘Emeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Migdal
Ha-'Emeq (Permit No. A-6872; map ref. 223005-85/731845-940), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Gur (photography), with the assistance of W.
Atrash (scientific guidance), Y. Lavan (administration), M. Kunin and A.
Hajian (surveying and drawing) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Umm Tuba
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7139; map ref. 221904-31/626225-38;
Fig. 1), prior to installing a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Gihon
Company, was directed by Z. 'Adawi (photography), with the assistance of A.
Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and D. Levy (GPS).
Khirbat eṣ-Ṣeiyah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadav-Ziv Liat
Published: December 2024

In May 2014 a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbet es-Seiyah,
adjacent to Highway 41 and north of Kvuzat Yavne (Permit No. A-7134; map
ref. 173273-95/636779-801; Fig. 1), prior to the installation of a gas
pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Authority
Antiquities and financed by theIsrael Natural Gas Lines Company Ltd., was
directed by L. Nadav-Ziv, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Dagot and M. Molokandov (preliminary inspections), A.
Gorzalczany (photography and consultation), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS),
M. Kunin (surveying), P. Gendelman (ceramics consultation), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Hersch (glass drawing), as well
as M. Ajami, Y. Marmelstein and U. 'Ad.
Na‘ura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During December 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village
of Na'ura (Permit No. A-5786; map ref. 23733-5/742459-60), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the contractor A. Fadil, was directed by E.
Amos (drawing and photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), M. Hartal
(guidance), and laborers from Kafer Manda.
Tel Ḥalif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Halif
(Permit No. A-5132; map ref. 187343-426/587291-366), following the discovery
of caves during the construction of a new neighborhood in Qibbuz Lahav. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the qibbuz, was directed by I. Peretz (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Lender (administration), S. Gal, A. Hajian and B.
Antin (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), N. Zak (final
plans), C. Amit (studio photography), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), O. Shorr (pottery restoration), A. Dudin (pottery drawing), M.
Smilansky (flint and stone drawings) and H. Khalaily (flint artifacts).
Additional assistance was rendered by E. Aladjem, P. Fabian, P. Nahshoni, F.
Sonntag and Y. Baumgarten. Mechanical equipment was provided by D. Shoshani
(Qibbuz Lahav) and the contractor S. Abu Kosh.
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi
Published: December 2024

During August 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in the City of
David (Permit No. A-4224*; map ref. NIG 22239/63103; OIG 17239/13103) in the
wake of construction in the courtyard of the Kar‘in family. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by A. Kar‘in, was
directed by Z. Greenhut, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Suwa‘id Ḥumeira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
Suwa'id Humeira (Permit No. A-5957; map ref. 21592/74144), following the
discovery of antiquities during the construction of a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Yizre'el Valley Regional Council, was directed by D. Syon, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby and Y. Lavan (administration), M. Kunin, R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), M. Hartal and E. Stern (assistance in
supervising the excavation), E.J. Stern (Medieval pottery reading) and
laborers from Kafr Manda. The cooperation with the village mukhtar, Mr. Taha
should be commended, as well as the interest of the villagers in the
excavation.
Khirbat Bulei‘is
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shaul Noa
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2010, an excavation was conducted close to Khirbat
Bulei'is (Permit No. A-5901; map ref. 185530-956/551633-786), prior to the
construction of an IDF training campus. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by I. Peretz (Areas B, C, D supervision; field
photography), with the assistance of N. Shaul (Area A supervision), Y.
Radoshkevsky and A. Pilin (area supervision assistants), Y. El-Amorr
(administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian, T. Kornfeld and B. Antin (surveying
and drafting), Sky View Company (aerial photography), P. Fabian (guidance
and metal detection). I. Berin (final plans), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and C.
Hersch (drawing of finds).
Ilaniyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gould Eric
Published: December 2024

During 1998-2000, a small archaeological excavation was conducted
outside the southern fence of Havat Ha-Shomer army base, near the Moshava
Ilaniyya (Permit Nos. A-2988, A-3190; map ref. 23799/74023). The
archaeological excavation, in the framework of the Karev Foundation Project,
was carried out by pupils from the Yad Sasson elementary school at Qibbuz
Lavi, and under the supervision of Dr. E. Gould of Ilaniyya, the initiator
of the project. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman
(surveying), and B. Antin and E. Belashov (final plans).
Jerusalem, Max Nordau Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vitto Fanny
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
intersection of Jaffa and Sarei Yisrael Streets (Max Nordau junction) in
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5825; map ref. 219538-52/632873-5), prior to laying
tracks for the Jerusalem light rail (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the CityPass
consortium, was directed by F. Vitto, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), A. Eirikh-Rose (preliminary
inspections), I. Berin (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), and a
group of workmen from Ashqelon.
Ḥorbat Binit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gould Eric
Published: December 2024

Between the years 1996-1998, archaeological excavations were conducted
at Horbat Binit (Permit Nos. A-2543, A-2822, A-2987; map ref. 23695/73905;
Fig.1). The excavations, in the framework of the Karev Foundation Project,
were carried out by pupils from the Yad Sasson elementary school at Qibbuz
Lavi, under the supervision of E. Gould of Ilaniyya, the initiator of the
project. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
were directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying),
E. Gould (field photography), C. Huck (press reconstruction), B. Antin and
E. Belashov (drafting) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Tell el Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted along the western
slope of Tell el Ful (Permit No. A-5078; map ref. 636597-632/221862-72; Fig.
1), which is identified with biblical Giv'at Sha'ul, prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Mr. Sabih Iman, was directed by R. Avner, with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting)
and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Petaḥ Tiqwa (Mulabbis)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Moshe
Sneh Street in Petah Tiqwa (Lot 2004; Permit No. A-5980; map ref.
188982-9083/667446-525), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Jacob
Gorstein Panorama North, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of
Y. Lavan (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography) and A. Gorzalczany (consultation).
Khirbat Ḥammada
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
route of Water Line 5 between Sha'ar Ha-Gāy and Moshav Eshta'ol
(Permit No. A-6028; map ref. 201111-594/631076-730), prior to the
installation of a pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was
directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), T.
Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Storchan (GPS), P. Betzer (antiquities
inspection), B. Antin and T. Kornfeld (drafting) and A. Nagorsky (Judea
District Archaeologist).
Azor, Ha-Melakha Junction (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Akus Iris
Published: December 2024

During August 1998, a salvage excavation was conducted south of
Ha-Melakha Street and Highway 44 intersection in Azor (License No.
B-137/1998; map ref. 181777/658690; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to
ancient remains during the widening of the intersection. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the BG Negev Technologies Company, Ltd. and
underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed by I. Akus,
with the assistance of A. Karasik and P. Kamisky (surveying, drafting and
drawing of finds), Y. Yekutieli (guidance, consultation and data
processing), T. Ronen, O. Matani and Y. Yolowitz (data processing) and O.
Shalev (assistance in preparing for publication).
Azor, Ha-Melakha Junction (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Trister Neta
Published: December 2024

During May 1998, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Ha-Melakha
Street and Highway 44 intersection in Azor (License No. B-79/1998; map ref.
181805/658768), in the wake of damage to archaeological remains during the
widening of Highway 44. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the BG Negev
Technologies Company, Ltd. and underwritten by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by N. Trister, with the assistance ofP.
Kaminski(surveying, drafting and drawing of finds), Y. Yekutieli (guidance,
consultation and data processing), T. Ronen, A. Matani and Y. Yolowitz (data
processing),A. Fogel (studio photography) and O. Shalev (assistance in
preparing for publication).
Bir el-Maksur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Malinski-Buller Ariel
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Pre-Pottery Neolithic A site of Bir el-Maksur in the Lower Galilee (Permit
No. A-5541; map ref. 22125/74150), in the wake of widening Road 79. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the National Road Company, was directed by A.
Malinsky-Buller and E. Aladjem, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS), R.
Yeshurun (archaeozoology), and Y. Givol-Barzilai (physical anthropology).
Further assistance was provided by T. Horowitz of the IAA northern district,
Y. Gekcht and R. Ekshtain.
Khirbat Sha‘ira (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2000 a trial excavation was conducted south of
Khirbat Sha'ira (A-3336*; map ref. NIG 19103-5/66381-5; OIG
14103-5/16381-5), prior to widening Highway 40. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Avner, assisted by A. Hajian
(surveying) and N. Zak (drafting).
Khirbat Midya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nativ Assaf ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted northwest
of Kh. Midya (License No. B-285/2004; map ref. NIG 200141–550/649682–650050;
OIG 150141–550/149682–150050), preceding the construction of the separation
fence. The excavation, on behalf of the Sonya and Marco Nadler Institute of
Archaeology of Tel Aviv University and sponsored by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by Y. Paz and A. Nativ, with the assistance of S. Divon (area
supervision) and D. Porotzki (surveying and drafting).
Yoqne‘am ‘Illit, Khirbat Rujum el-Sakhina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a survey was conducted in Yoqne'am 'Illit (License
No. S-84/2009; map ref. 21010-68/72856-90; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by B.
Hanna and F. Abu Zeidan, with the participation of V. Shlomi (probe
trenches).
Yoqne‘am ‘Illit, Jebel el-Fakht
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During January 2009, a survey was conducted in Yoqne'am 'Illit, east of
Yizhak Rabin Boulevard (License No. S-68/2008; map ref. 20850-900/72715-40),
prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by B. Hanna and F. Abu Zeidan, with the assistance of
V. Shlomi (probe trenches) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Horbat Se‘ara, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a survey was conducted between Kafr Kama and Dovrat
(Permit No. A-4572; map ref. 2415-24/7299-345), along the route slated for
the installation of treated waste-water pipeline. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Lower
Galilee Regional Council, was performed by B. Hanna, W. Atrash and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Ben Zakkay, Railroad Track
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the fields of
Moshav Ben Zakkay, parallel to Highway 42 and the railroad track (Permit No.
A-6054; map ref. 17505-13/64035-43; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were
discovered during preliminary inspections prior to widening the railway. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railway Ltd., was directed by C. Ben-Ari, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin and A.
Hajian (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), M. Mulokandov (preliminary inspections),
P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography), O. Raviv (organic laboratory), E. Ayalon and A.
Gorzalczany (bone artifact) and F. Volynsky (Tel Aviv district).
Dabburiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Dabburiya
village (Permit No. A-5143; map ref. 23455-70/73343-83), in the wake of a
survey carried out prior to the construction of a residential quarter. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Najar (area
supervision), H. Smithline (field photography), B. Hanna, W. Atrash and A.
Shapiro (preliminary inspections), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and
laborers from Yafi'a.
Reḥovot, Keramim Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During April-June 2008, trial and salvage excavations were conducted at
the Kefar Gevirol-East antiquities site (Kefar Gevirol-Qubeiba; Permit No.
A-5423; map ref. 1789-92/6444-6), after ancient remains were discovered
during preliminary inspections, prior to construction. The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Defense, were directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance
of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), L. Talmi (area supervision), A. Hajian
(surveying), L. Yihye (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Mulokandov and
H. Ben-Ari (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya and I. Lidski (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), O.
Marder and laborers from Ashqelon and Kafr 'Ara.
Modi‘in, Shimshoni Compound
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Akus Iris
Published: December 2024

During July 1997, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Shimshoni
compound (License No. B-97/1997; map ref. 20043-5/64584-99), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Archaeological
Division of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and underwritten by the Ne'ot
Modi'in Association, was directed by I. Akus and Y. Yekutieli, with the
assistance of O. Za'idi (area supervision), D. Bachar (surveying), T. Harpak
and I. Stulman (field photography), P. Fabian and Y. Naftalovich (ceramic
processing), H. Sokolovsky (drawing), M. En Gedi and O. Shalev(assistance in
preparing for publication).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arnon Yael Datia
Published: December 2024

During August 2010 a salvage excavation was conducted in three lots in
the Menachem Begin quarter of Ramla (Permit No. A- 5989; map ref.
188284-593/648816-9221), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Mordechai Aviv Construction Company, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg, with
assistance from Y. Rapuano (area supervision), R. Abu Halaf and Y. Lavan
(administration), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying), B. Antin (drafting),
N. Zak (preparation of plans for publication), A. Peretz (photography), C.
Amit (studio photography), Y. Arnon (pottery reading), R. Gat (pottery
restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics) and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During April 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted in eastern Ramla
(Permit No. A-3224*; map ref. NIG 18850-60/64805-25; OIG 13850-60/14805-25),
after ancient remains were discovered in the area of a garage. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Elisha, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), R. Graff (drafting), M. Rappaport (find drawing), T. Sagiv
(photography) and R. Kletter and M. Avissar (professional consultation and
guidance).
Bet She’an (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the
southeastern quarter of Bet She'an (Permit No. A-6079; map ref.
24769/71081), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Har'el (field photography) and W.
Atrash, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby and H. Az e-Din (administration),
M. Kahan (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Bar-Natan (pottery reading), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory),
and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ḥolot Yavne, Bedouin Jewelry
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lester Ayala
Published: December 2024

During development work conducted by the Ministry of Defense in Holot
Yavne in June 2010, a group of buried copper objects was discovered in the
sand between the Tel Aviv-Ashdod road and the Palmahim air force base west
of it (map ref. 1722-5/6399-402), c. 1.5 km north of the Holot Yavne
antiquities site that has recently been excavated (HA-ESI 118; 'Atiqot
62:21*-46*). The finds were turned over to the authors by F. Volynsky, the
IAA antiquities inspector of the Rehovot District.
Khirbat Namus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Khirbat
Namus antiquities site, southwest of Qibbuz Nahal Oz (Khirbat el-Hakhura;
Permit No. A-4650; map ref. 15060/59775), prior to widening the road. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by M. Haiman (field
photography), with the assistance of O. Feder (area supervision), A. Hajian
(surveying) and I. Dudin (drawing of finds).
Ḥorbat Tittora (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in February 2002 at Horbat Tittora
(West), next to Modi‘in (Permit No. A-3603*; map ref. NIG
20015–75/64675–725; OIG 15015–75/14675–725). The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hayyim Zaken Construction
Company, was directed by T. Kanias, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying) and T.
Sagiv (photography).
Jerusalem, Abu Tor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During February 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Abu Tor
quarter in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5375; map ref. 221556/629900), prior to
the construction of the promenade next to the Sharover Center (Fig. 1). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E.D. Kagan (field photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting) and N. Zak (plans).
Khirbat Ḥarsis (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a trial excavation was conducted north of Khirbat
Harsis (Permit No. A-6262; map ref. 202010/636715), prior to the
construction of the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railroad track. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan
(field photography), with the assistance of R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), O. Ackermann(geological consultation) and I. Berin (plans).
Jerusalem, Nahal Azal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Azal
in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6130; map ref. 22222/62965; Fig. 1), after
earthmoving equipment damaged burial caves. The excavation, undertaken and
underwritten by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Z. 'Adawi,
with the assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Levy (GPS) ,
A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), S.
Al-'Amlah (metal detection), and Y. Baruch, Jerusalem district
archaeologist.