bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bet Guvrin Bypass Road, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During June 2001, a survey was conducted along the route of the Bet
Guvrin bypass road (License No. G-14/2001; central map ref. NIG 19130/61400;
OIG 14130/11400), in the wake of re-planning a section of Highway 38, slated
to detour the Bet Guvrin archaeological remains. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Department of Public Works south district, was directed by Y. Dagan, with
the assistance of M. Haiman and L. Barda (GPS).
Yattir Forest (E)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, an excavation was conducted at a site located in the
Yattir Forest (Permit No. A-4473; map ref. NIG 20116/58514; OIG
15116/08514), prior to the construction of 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
(photography), with the assistance of A. Freiberg (area supervision) and A.
Hajian (surveying).
Jerusalem, Shemuel Baruchim Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at 4 Shemuel
Baruchim Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6966; map ref 22058-60/63351-4;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Y. Penet, was directed by Z.
'Adawi (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), D. Levi (GPS), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and D.
Tanami (antiquities inspection).
Ramla, Ta‘avura Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla, at
the Ta'avura Junction industrial zone (Permit No. A-5296; map ref. NIG
189055-83/648365-87; OIG 139055-83/148365-87), in the wake of damage caused
to ancient remains during development works. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ta'avura
Company, was directed by A. Gorzalczany (photography and surveying), with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Sharon (epigraphy),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), T. Kanias and a group of laborers from East
Jerusalem. Important information was provided by O. Sion, D. Masarwa and M.
Peilstöcker and the Ta'avoura Company rendered much valuable assistance.
Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During October 2000 a burial cave was documented on Raba‘ al-‘Adawiyya
Street, north of the Church of Eleona, on the Mount of Olives (map ref. NIG
22320/63175; OIG 17320/13175), in the wake of tourist development work
carried out by the East Jerusalem Development Corporation. The
documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was performed by R.
Abu Raya and Z. Adawi, assisted by R. Graff (surveying and drafting).
Yattir Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During December 2005, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the
region of the Yattir Forest (Permit No. A-4482; map ref. NIG 1988-91/5846-8;
OIG 1488-91/0846-8), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by E. Aladjem, with
the assistance of H. Lavi (administration).
Tiberias, the Courtyard of the Jews
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During April-May and August-September 2003, two excavation seasons were
conducted in the Jewish Quarter of Old Tiberias (The Courtyard of the Jews;
Permit No. A-3893; map ref. NIG 30115/74364; OIG 25115/24364), in the wake
of development plans by the Government Tourism Corporation. The excavations,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by Y.
Stepansky, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and A. Dadosh
(administration), V. Essman and Y. Stark (surveying and drafting), N. Getzov
and E.J. Stern (stratigraphic and ceramic consultation), T. Sagiv (field
photography first season), T. Meltsen (reconstruction drawing), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), the Tourism Infrastructure Administration of
Tiberias, Rushrush Company and Avney Derekh Company (technical assistance).
Yir’on
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frankel Rafael
Published: December 2024

During July–August 2001 a winepress next to Qibbuz Yir’on was cleaned
(License No. G-61/01; map ref. NIG 2430/7753; OIG 1930/2753). The cleaning,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Frankel, assisted
by N. Getzov (drafting) and members of Qibbuz Yir’on.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During February 2003, an excavation was conducted at Nein (Permit No.
A-3843; map ref. NIG 233-4/726-7; OIG 183-4/226-7), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Mokary, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), A. Lester (metal
artifacts) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘En Tut Interchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2006, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northeastern fringes of a site near the 'En Tut interchange (Permit No.
A-4698; map ref. NIG 204526-56/723924-48; OIG 154526-56/223924-48; Fig. 1),
after ancient remains were discovered during earthworks. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Derekh
Eretz Company Ltd., was directed by M.A. Tabar, with the assistance of A.
Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (field
photography).
‘Enot Shuni
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

Toward the end of August and beginning of September 2001 a trial
excavation was conducted within the 'Stone and Lime Quarry-Binyamina'
located at the site of 'Enot Shuni (A-3488; map ref. NIG 19485/71531; OIG
14485/21531). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of S. Ya'akov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit (field
photography), T. Sagiv (studio photography), H. Khalaily (flint tools), E.
Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration), M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), H.K. Mienis (archaeomolluscology), and also E.
Yannai, T. Horovich and S. Golan. The 'Stone and Lime' Company rendered
considerable assistance.
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oshri Aviram
Published: December 2024

During May 1998, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Yishay
(Permit No. A-2866; map ref. NIG 2164/7347; OIG 1664/2347), prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Y. Cohen, was directed by A. Oshri
(photography and archaeozoology), with the assistance of Z. Gal (surveying
and drafting), E.J. Stern (pottery reading) and G. Midbari (pottery
drawing).
Ṭaḥunat et-Ṭabkha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, a trial excavation was conducted north of Tell
Tahunat et-Tabkha, south of She'ar Yeshuv (Permit No. A-3547; map ref. NIG
26021/79161; OIG 21021/29161), prior to setting an electric pole. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was directed by M. Hartal, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), L. Porat (pottery
restoration) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Yavne’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Yavne'el (Permit
No. A-3927; map ref. NIG 24679-85/73540-46; OIG 19679-85/23540-46). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by D. Bechor, was directed by B. Hanna (surveying and
drafting), with the assistance of L. Porat (pottery restoration) and H.
Tahan (pottery drawing).
Tel Te’enim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

During September-December 2004, two excavation seasons were conducted at
Tel Te'enim (Permit No. A-4155; map ref. NIG 201058-263/688684-790; OIG
151058-263/188684-790), prior to the construction of the border terminal.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by E. Yannai in the
first season, assisted by E. 'Awawdy, and I. Korenfeld in the second season,
with the assistance of H. Torge and A. 'Azab (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman (surveying), M. Shuiskaya (drawing
of finds), and the operations coordinator between the Ministry of Defense
and the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Ḥiṭṭin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northern slope of the Khirbat el-'Eika hill (Permit No. A-4927; map ref. NIG
24290/74579; OIG 19290/24579), prior to paving a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the contractor, was directed by E. Amos (surveying and drafting), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), N. Getzov and M. Hartal
(scientific guidance) and laborers from Tiberias.
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Be’erit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During November 2005 and February 2006,an excavation was conducted
along the northern fringes of Horbat Be'erit (Permit No. A-4633; map ref.
NIG 20120-35/6427-34; OIG 15120-35/1427-34; Fig. 1), prior to paving Highway
1112 in Modi'in. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Netivē
AyyalonCompany, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Ba‘alan, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2003, a preliminary archaeological survey was
conducted within the precincts of the Kefar Menahem [90], Gat [94], Bet
Shemesh [103] and Bet Guvrin [107] survey maps (Permit No. A-3809; map ref.
NIG 182-9/615-23; OIG 132-9/115-23), prior to development. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was conducted by Y. Dagan, with the assistance of
P. Nahshoni (Southern region).
Dafna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During April 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in Qibbuz Dafna
(Permit No. A-4440; map ref. NIG 2593-5/7928-30; OIG 2093-5/2928-30), prior
to construction. The excavation undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Dafna, was directed by A.
Mokary, with the assistance of O. Zingboym (surveying and photography).
Jerusalem, Eṭ-Ṭur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 an archaeological sounding was conducted in the Et-Tur
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3443*; map ref. NIG
22383–92/63263–95; OIG 17383–92/13263–95). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Sa‘id, assisted by A. Hajian and
V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), M. Avissar (pottery reading) and G.
Solimany.
Bet She’an, Tel Iẓṭabba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Tel
Iztabba (Permit No. A-5635; map ref 24700-9/71240-90; Fig. 1), prior to
construction of a commercial center. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Zim Centers, was directed
by E. Yannai and A. Najar, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration) and R. Mishayev (surveying).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During June 2004, an excavation was conducted at the Rashadiya School
in the Newe Yaraq neighborhood of Lod, (Permit No. A-4186; map ref. NIG
19110-15/651575-625; OIG 14110-15/151575-625; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Rolan Company, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography)
and M. Shuiskaya (find drawing). Additional assistance was rendered by the
administration of the Rashadiya School.
Naḥal Paṭṭish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2006 (Permit No. A-4809), July-August 2007
(Permit No. A-5177) and March-April 2008 (Permit No. A-5415), three Seasons
of salvage excavations were conducted at a site near Nahal
Paṯṯish (map ref. NIG 167819/580395; OIG 117819/080395),
in the wake of constructing a new railroad track from Ashqelon to Be'er
Sheva'. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways Authority, were directed
by P. Nahshoni (photography), with the assistance of H. Lavi and Y. Lender
(administration), S. Talis (area supervision, 2008 season), A. Hajian V.
Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Korenfeld (surveying), the Skyview Company (aerial
photography), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), E. Kamaisky
(pottery restoration), R. Gat (restoration of special finds), E. Maher
(archaeozoology) and E. Weiss (archaeobotany).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During March 2005, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4413; map ref. NIG
22081-90/63765-785; OIG 17081-90/13765-785), prior to private construction.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by a private association of physicians, was directed by Z.
'Adawi, Y. Mizrahi and L. Barda (GPS).
Dalton, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During July 2207, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
western part of Moshav Dalton (Permit No. A-5174; map ref. NIG
24475-530/76878-920; OIG 19475-530/26878-920), prior to expansion of the
Moshav. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Moshav, was directed by H. Bron, assisted by A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Jerusalem, Ṣur Bahir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northwestern fringes of the Sur Bahir neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-5075; map ref. 22155/62740), prior to the construction of a school. The
excavation, undertaken of behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with
the assistance of B. Touri (preparing the area for excavation), D. Porotsky
(surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Barqa (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a burial cave was documented in the Shimshon
neighborhood of Gan Yavne (Permit No. A-5171; map ref. 171926/631871), in
the wake of its exposure during the installation of a sewer line. The
documentation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Yahel Engineers Company, Ltd., was directed by F.
Volynsky, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing) and N.
Katsnelson (glass). Additional assistance was provided by M. Ajami.
Naḥal Qidron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During February 2007, a development survey was conducted adjacent to
Nahal Qidron, east of Arab es-Sukhra (Permit No. A-5114; map ref. NIG
2242-4/6278-84; OIG 1742-4/1278-84), prior to the construction of a
wastewater purification facility. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the "Am-Gar" Company, Ltd.,
was directed by L. Barda, Y. Dagan and I. Pasternak.
Tel ‘Ashir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a salvage excavation was conduct at Tel 'Ashir,
within the precincts of the Wingate Institute (Permit No. A-5156; map ref.
18469/68556), in the wake of exposing ancient remains during preliminary
inspection, prior to the construction of a swimming pool. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Wingate Institute, was directed by D. Barkan, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (field
drawings), D. Masarwa (preliminary inspections) and H. Torge (ceramics).
Additional assistance was rendered by A. Re'em, A. 'Azab, L. Talmi and
representatives of the Wingate Institute.
Qela‘ (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a survey was conducted north of the Qela' settlement
in the Golan Heights (el-Qan'aba; Survey License No. S-40/2008; map ref.
2634-43/7818-26), prior to development. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Golan Economic
Company, was directed by O. Zingboym (photography) and H. Bron, with the
assistance of the Golan Regional Council (GIS) and the Orthophoto Company
(aerial photography).
Dor (South)–Ḥaggit Power Station, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a survey was conducted from the coastline, south
of Dor, to the Haggit power station (Permit No. A-4333), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric
Company, was directed by Y. Dagan, M.A. Tabar and A. Abu Hamid, with the
assistance of P. Spivak and L. Yihye (GPS).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a B–C
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004, a trial excavation was conducted at Ashqelon
Barne'a B-C, adjacent to the coastline and north of the present-day city
(Permit No. A-4177; map ref. NIG 15975/62300; OIG 10975/12300). The
excavation was carried out along the path of the projected roadways in a
future neighborhood, at the request and with the funding of the developing
contractor, the Economic Company for the Development of Ashqelon. The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, were directed by A.
Golani, with the assistance of N.S. Paran, S. Talis and A. Kruchmelnik (area
supervision), H. Lavi, Y. Haimi and E. Alajim (administration), V. Essman
and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv and J. Kdoshim (photography), Y.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), N. Zak
and I. Berin (drafting) and P. Nahshoni (district archaeologist).
Beqo‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2008 and June 2009, trial excavations were conducted
southwest of Moshav Beqo'a (Kh. El-Meisiya; Permit Nos. A-5487, A-5673; map
ref. 192450-555/637225-323), prior to expansion of the present-day Moshav.
The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by A. Barazani Construction Ltd., were directed by A.
Golani and D. Storchan, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon, E. Bachar and Y.
Lender (administration), V. Esmann, M. Kipnis, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology),
P. Betzer (archaeological inspection), O. Shorr (pottery restoration) and A.
Nagorsky (district archaeologist).
Ge’alya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at Ge'alya (Kh.
el-'Ajjuri and Kh. ed-Duheisha; Permit No. A-5354; map ref.
178536-69/643652-85), after ancient remains were damaged while widening
Highway 410 (Kefar Gevirol-Yavne junction). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Aronson
Company, was directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), L. Yihye and H.
Ben-Ari (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading)
and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gil‘ad Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2005, the second season of a study excavation was
conducted at Compound C in Be'er Sheva' (License No. G-64/2005; map ref.
18037-46/57200-70). The excavation, on behalf of Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev and the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Fabian
and Y. Gil'ad, with the assistance of Y. Vardi (supervision Areas A and B),
K. Golan (supervision Area C), S. Jan (administration), P. Kaminski
(surveying), A. Fogel (photography) and D. Nahlieli and F. Sonntag
(logistics).
Ed-Damun
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at
ed-Damun, west of Kavul (Permit No. A-4887; map ref. 217525-30/753635-40),
prior to widening the approach road to Kavul. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Transportation, was directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection),
E. Belashov (drafting), N. Getzov (ceramics), H. Tahan (find drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Tel Bet Yerah: the Bridge to el-Sinnabra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In December 2012 and January 2013, a trial archaeological excavation
was undertaken by the junction of Roads 767 and 90 in Kinneret (Mohshava;
Permit No. A-6669; map ref. 253630/736300; Fig. 1), following damage caused
to archaeological remains at Tel Bet Yerah while laying huge pipelines along
the bank of the Sea of Galilee. The excavation, undertaken by the IAA and
funded by the Mekorot Water Company, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), T. Meltsen
(surveying), Y. Bibas (photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and A. Berman (numismatics).
Be’er Sheva‘, the Turkish Railway Station
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: December 2024

In September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Turkish
railway compound in Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-6609; map ref.
179511-61/572703-32), after ancient remains were discovered during
inspection prior to conservation work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities and financed by the Be'er Sheva' Economic
Development Company, was directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen, with the assistance
of A. Al-'Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), Y. Sheffer and A. Keinan (excavation safety), C. Hersch (drawing
of finds), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans), as well as H.
Melling and the Israel Railways Archive.
Yiftah’el, Area K
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along
the western fringes of the site of Yiftah'el, northwest of the Shimshit
pumping station (Permit No. A-6605; map ref. 221495-2122/739956-40550),
prior to the installation of an irrigation pipeline. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed H. Khalaily and R. Lavi, with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), L. Porat (area supervision),
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Lod, Abba Hillel Silver Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Abba Hillel
Silver Street in Lod (Permit No. A-7036; map ref. 190683-719/652417-57; Fig.
1), following the discovery of antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Netivē Ayyalon Company, Ltd., was directed by V. Eshed, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and A. Peretz
(field photography).
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

In March 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the ancient nucleus
of Nein, located in the Jezreel Valley (Permit No. A-5049; map ref.
233082-97/726172-97). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by F. Abu Zedan, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Smithline (photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics). The author wishes to thank P.
Gendelman, W. Atrash, N. Feig, D. Avshalom-Gorni and A. Berlin for assisting
in identifying the pottery and preparing the report. Special thanks to A.
Peleg who helped in identifying the gold rings.
Horbat Pattish (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Horbat
Pattish, in the industrial area of Ofaqim, c. 150 m south of Highway 241
(Permit No. A-6943; map ref. 163920/581418; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage
caused to antiquities during the installation of a sewer line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Mei Sheva Water Consortium, was directed by V. Lifshits
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying), S. Gal (GPS), N. Zak (plan) and laborers from Umm Batin
(Abu Kaf).
Tel Yavne, Southwestern Slope
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feldstein Amir
Published: December 2024

In November 2012, an excavation was conducted on the southwestern slope
of Tel Yavne (Permit No. A-6647; map ref. 175883-6296/641175-503), prior to
the construction of an amphitheater. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Yavne municipality, was
directed by A. Feldstein, with the assistance of U. 'Ad (area supervision),
F. Volynsky (preparation of excavation area), Y. Amrani, E. Bachar and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov and D. Porotzki (surveying
and drafting), A. Dagot and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), S. Al-Amlah (metal detection),
P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), and R. Kool
(numismatics) and with the help of the inspectors of the IAA Tel Aviv
district.
Tel Yehud, Lugano Project
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2012 and August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted
in a lot on Weinhaus Street in Yehud (Permit No. A-6526; map ref.
189497-602/659633-759), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Lugano
Company, was directed by E. Jakoel, in cooperation with E.C.M. van den Brink
and Y. Arbel, and with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), Y. Elisha, M. Khater, O. Danzinger, A. 'Azab, Z.
Rosenbleit and U. 'Ad (area supervision), Y. Hartstein, A. Kulish, A.
Kleiner, J. Tiano, O. Haberman and S. Bar (assistant area supervisors), D.
Barkan, L. Talmi and G. Yitah (supervision of the excavation of the tombs),
R. Mishayev, M. Kahan, V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz and Y. Yolowitz (field photography), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance and field photography), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), Sky View
Company (aerial photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing), P. Gendelman (ceramic
consultation), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), Y. Bukengolts A. Kamaisky
(pottery restoration), N. Agha and N. Marom (archaeozoology), L. Kupershmidt
and R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), S.
'Amlah (metal detection), Y. Agmon (computing), Z. Greenhut, R. Be'eri and
I. Kornfeld (consultation) and L. Golan, R. Toueg and R. Assis (preliminary
inspections). Additional assistance was rendered by Y. Levi and A. Re‘em of
the IAA Central Region and officers from the Messubim station of the Israel
Police.
Jerusalem, the Garden Tomb
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a further excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Garden Tomb, north of Damascus Gate in Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-5222; HA-ESI 118). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Wyatt Archaeological Research
Foundation of Tennessee, USA, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of M. Kipnis (surveying) I. Berin (drafting) and volunteers from
overseas.
Tel ‘En Gev
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sugimoto David T.
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, renewed excavations have begun at Tel 'En Gev,
after a break of five years (License No. G-34/2009; map ref.
25990-26005/74320-30). The excavation was undertaken on behalf of Keio
University Archaeological Expedition to Israel and underwritten by Keio
University in Tokyo and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology in Japan. The excavation was directed by D.T. Sugimoto, with
the assistance of I. Wachtel (Israeli liaison and supervision), K. Takai, R.
Fujiyama and G. Takata (area supervision), H. Kansha (registration), N.
Watanabe and M. Ezoe (surveying), M. Okada (administration), A. Matsubara
(geography), H. Matsubara and Y. Kawai (conservation planning), D.T.
Sugimoto, G. Takata, T. Ochiai and M. Okada (drafting), S. Fleet (pottery
restoration) and S. Takata, T. Ochiai, M. Sannohe and Y. Rodman (drawing of
finds). Students from Keio University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
participated in the excavation.
Har Karkom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mailland Federico ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Anati Emanuel
Published: December 2024

During April 2007 and October 2008, the first and second seasons of
excavation were conducted at the PPNB site (HK/361) near Har Karkom (License
Nos. G-18/2007, G-75/2008; map ref. 173309-13/468568-626). The excavation,
on behalf of the Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici (CCSP, Italy) and the
Centro Internazionale di Studi Preistorici ed Etnologici (CISPE, Italy) was
directed by E. Anati and F. Mailland, with the assistance of S. Amicone
(surveying), M.E. Peroschi (geology) and I. Mailland (flints).
Ḥorbat Ḥazor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of Hazor
(Permit No. A-5451; map ref. 237419-40/756826-39), prior to development of a
public park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the local council, was directed by H. Bron,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) A. Hajian (surveying),
R. Abu-Raya and D. Avshalom- Gorni (pottery reading), L. Porat (pottery
restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), H. Shor (coin cleaning), D. Syon
(numismatics) and workmen from the village of Mughar.
‘Akko, Riduwan Gardens
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During 2004-2007, three seasons of excavation were conducted in the
Riduwan Gardens, south of the Bahá'í Garden in the
southeastern corner of 'Akko (Permit Nos. A-4321, A-4644, A-5262; map ref.
208768-92/757767-85), prior to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the
site. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the World Bahá'í Center,
was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), A. Hajian, R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and
drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS; pottery reading), H. Smithline, N. Getzov and E.
Stern (field photography), A. Freundlich, Y. Shaltiel-Sinowani, R. Shoeff
and Y. Rosenthal of the IAA Conservation Department (architectural
documentation and survey), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), E.J.
Stern (pottery reading), G. Finkielsztejn (stamped impressions), A. Hillman
(treatment of wood artifacts), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass vessels), D. Syon and
R. Kool (numismatics) and R. Frankel (technological consultation).
El‘ad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During November–December 2001 a trial excavation was conducted at El‘ad
(Permit No. A- 3544*; map ref. NIG 19640–55/66240–62; OIG 14640–55/16240–62)
in an area designated for building by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by H. Torgë, with the assistance of V. Shlomi (area supervision)
and A. Hajian (surveying).
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in December 1996 in a burial cave at
Jatt (A-2583*; map ref. NIG 20415/70095; OIG 15415/20095) that was exposed
while preparing an area for the construction of a residential house. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
property owner Mr. S. Shalbi, was directed by M. Masarwa, with the
assistance of I. Vatkin (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), O. Shorr (glass
restoration), M. Miles (glass drawings), R.A. Jackson-Tal (glass finds), V.
Tzaferis (inscription readings) and also O. Shmueli, K. Sari, O. Masarwa, R.
Badhi, I. Jabour, H. Tawil and D. Danino.
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in the Shikun
Alef neighborhood of Bet She'an (Permit No. A-5475; map ref.
246822-44/712099-11), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mrs. S.
Garameh, was directed by W. Atrash (studio photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Smithline (field
photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), H. Abu 'Uqsa
(pottery reading), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Shikun Gimel in Bet She'an, at the corner of Makhlouf and Ha-Gilbo'a Streets
(Permit No. A-5779; map ref. 24663/71150; Fig. 1), in the wake of exposing
antiquities while digging foundations for construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by K.
Covello-Paran, with the assistance of Y. Laban (administration), A. Shapiro
(GPS), N. Getzov (ceramic consultation).
Bet Shemesh, Survey of Ramat Bet Shemesh Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, a survey was conducted in Ramat Bet Shemesh
(Permit No. A-5318; map ref. 19875-20025/62300-400), prior to construction.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by A.
Nagorsky and P. Betzer, with the assistance of D. Levy (GPS).
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During October 2004, a trial excavation was conducted at Bet She'an
(Permit No. A-4261; map ref. 24755-8/71150-3), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Y. Bo'aron, was directed by B. Hanna (photography), with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), E.J. Stern (ceramics), L.
Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Allonē Abba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mitler Itamar
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted east
of the Evangelical church in Allonē Abba (Permit No. A-5506; map
ref. 216350-400/737230-85), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
a private entrepreneur, was directed by I. Mitler, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro
(GPS and identification of clay pipes), E.J. Stern (ceramics), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), R. Kool (numismatics), Z. Horowitz (district
archaeologist), G. Cinnamon and F. Abu Zidan (district antiquities
inspectors) and M. Hartal (archaeological mentor).
Ramla, Bir ez-Zeibaq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During September 2008, an excavation was conducted at a site near Route
40, c. 1 km west of Nahal Gezer and c. 0.8 km east of Old Ramla (Permit No.
A-5519; map ref. 1895/6491; Fig. 1), prior to development. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Mr. M. Pines, was directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of the late S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS ), T.
Sagiv (field photography), L. Yihye (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman
and E.J. Stern (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Re'em and R.
Lupu (IAA Central District), A. Gorzalczany (scientific consultation) and
laborers from Umm al-Fahm.
Nahal Hadera (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2012, a trial excavation was conducted
between Haviva Junction and the Cross-Israel Highway (Permit No. A-6607; map
ref. 201659-708/702072-103), prior to widening Highway 9. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance
of E. Oren (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), V.
Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Naḥal Be’erotayim (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Saidel Benjamin Adam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In July 2007, an excavation was conducted at Nahal Be'erotayim (West;
License No. G-60/2007; map ref. 14854/52207). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of East Carolina University and the IAA and funded by a research
grant of the senate of East Carolina University, was directed by B. Saidel
(photography) and T. Erickson-Gini, with the assistance of J. Rosenberg
(drafting) and the SkyView company (aerial photography).
Yafo, Ha-Ẓorfim Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February-March, May-June, 2008, December 2008-January 2009 and
April-September 2009, salvage excavations were conducted in Yafo (Jaffa), on
Ha-Zorfim Street (Permit Nos. A-5378, A-5577; map ref.
176812-7136/662315-575), prior to the laying of a new underground
infrastructure network. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the municipality of Tel-Aviv-Yafo, were
directed by Y. Arbel, with the assistance of O. Segal, J. Marcus, D. Golan,
I. Tahan, D. Kirzner and T. Greenwald (field supervision), R. Haim, O.
Ashkenazi and N. Basukevitch (field recording), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv, A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), A. de-Vincenz, K. Burke and G.
Finkielsztejn (ceramic finds), O. Barzilai (flint), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass
finds), K. Rafael, S. Beauvou and A. Glick (metal finds), M. Sharon (Arabic
inscriptions), R. Kool (numismatics), M. Sade (archaeozoology) and I. Ktalav
(molluskology).
Ibthan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at
the tell within the village (Permit No. A-5552; map ref. 20469-72/69711-5;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. A. Abu Habla, was
directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), D. Masarwa (preliminary
inspections), M. Peilstöcker, E. Yannai and P. Gendelman (ceramic
consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawings), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N.
Katsnelson (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During April 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Jatt (Permit
No. A-4771; map ref. 20455-8/70043-5; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the contractor, was directed by A. Abu Hamid, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan (drawing of finds) and H.
Smithline (studio photography).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During late December 2008-early January 2009, a 5-day salvage
excavation was conducted in the new cemetery on Ezekiel Street in Ramla
(Permit No. A-5564; map ref. 187177-89/647467-79), after ancient remains
were discovered during a preliminary inspection. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla
Religious Council, was directed by E. Oren (field photography), with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting).
Na‘ura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at
Na'ura (Permit No. A-5587; map ref. 237190/724536), prior to enlarging the
home of R. Hummus. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by M. Hartal, with the assistance of Z. Horowitz.
Amaẓya Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During September 2003, a survey was conducted in Amazya Forest (Permit
No. A-3974, map ref. 190000-921/601400-2520), prior to replanting the forest
at Horbat Hazzan and its environs. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund,
was performed by P. Nahshoni and Y. Lender, with the assistance of S. Gal
(map).
Khirbat Sha‘ira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the Sha'ariya
quarter in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-5229; map ref. 190257-65/664914-22),
prior to enlarging a building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by R. Krisi, was directed by
P. Spivak. Prior to the excavation, an archaeological survey was performed
by M. Haiman and probe trenches were dug at the site.
Hittin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at Hittin (Permit
No. A-5657; map ref. 24295/74587), prior to the construction of a water
reservoir. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Company, was directed by M.
Hartal, with the assistance of G. Cinamon, H. Bron and O. Zingboym (area
supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying and drafting) and D. Syon (metal detector).
Jerusalem, Silwan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kahati Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During November 2001, an excavation was conducted at 'Ein el-Lauza
(Nahal Azal) in the Silwan quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3559; map ref.
23220/62960), after the breaching and partial plundering of a cave during
infrastructure work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Ganor (surveying and field photography), R.
Kehati and S. Ganor, with the assistance of T. Shipman and S. Dan
(inspectors from the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery) and Z.
'Adawi and T. De'adle (inspectors from the IAA Jerusalem Region).
Gush Ḥalav (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2008 a trial excavation was conducted at the top of
the northern slope of Tel Gush Halav (Permit No. A-5471; map ref.
241874/770330) after master plan of Jish village was enlarged. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the property owner, was directed by M. Hartal (photography),
with participation from Y. Yaakobi and Y. Lavan (administration), R,
Mishayev (surveying) and A. Shapiro (geological consultation).