bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sede Zevi, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted northeast
of Moshav Sede Zevi (License No. S-274/2011; map ref. 174490/596230), prior
to the planting of trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
performed by G. Seriy (field photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in the wadi channel
west of the Har Homa neighborhood in Jerusalem (Jabel Abu Rana'im; Permit
No. A-5436; map ref. 220544-630/625813-86). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by G. Solimany, with the
assistance of D. Shaham (assistance in the field), Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kipnis and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), D. Levy (GPS) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Netiv Ha-Lamed He, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Qibbuz Netiv Ha-Lamed He (License No. S-253/2011; map ref.
198523-9337/621281-2254), prior to development. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Netiv
Ha-Lamed He, was performed by L. Barda and R. Greenwald.
Kafr Jinnis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During the course of antiquities inspection at Kafr Jinnis, near
Ben-Gurion airport (map ref. NIG 1919/6554; OIG 1419/1554) a small bronze
weight was found. The inspection was conducted by Y. Elisha, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, assisted by M. Arnov-Rappaport (find drawing) and
R. Kletter (weight report).
Ḥorbat Mishkena
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, an excavation was conducted along the western fringes
of Horbat Mishkena (Permit No. A-6081; map ref. 238001-553/742063-309),
prior to the construction of the Golani junction interchange. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Mokary, with the assistance of R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), W.
Atrash (guidance), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Nazareth.
Khirbat Hasan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Khirbat Hasan antiquities site in the lower Judean Shephelah, near the Nahal
Har'el stream channel (Permit Nos. A-6305, A-6306; map ref.
195700-6650/634200-85), following the installation of a water line by the
Mekorot Company. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Paz, with the assistance of A. Golani, B.
Monickendam, N. Ben-Ari, N. German, R. Avner, Y. Rapuano, O. Moshevitz (area
supervision), N. Nehama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian, M.
Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting of finds in the field), Y.
Yodovitch (field photography), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), O. Marder (flint tool
consultation), A. Yaroshevitz (flint tools), A. Nagorsky, R. Greenwald, P.
Betzer, Z. Turjeman, N. German and R. Be'eri (preparation of the area for
excavation). Additional assistance was rendered by B. Antin, D. Ben-Ami, Y.
Tepper, E. Kogan-Zehavi and E. Eisenberg.
Jerusalem, Ras el-‘Amud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ras
el-'Amud neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5468; map ref.
223125-225/630850-980), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf to the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem
Municipality, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of L. 'Oz
(area supervision), Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and E.
Belashov (surveying and drafting), the SkyView Company (aerial photography)
and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tel Aviv, Ramat Ha-Hayyal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 49 Mishmar
Ha-Yarden Street in the Ramat Ha-Hayyal neighborhood of Tel Aviv (Permit No.
A-6155; map ref. 184253-9/668703-8; Fig. 1), following the discovery of
ancient remains during antiquities inspection of infrastructure work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Mei Avivim Company, was directed by C. Ben-Ari, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (preliminary inspections
and surveying), A. Gorzalczany (field photography and guidance) and D.
Barkan (consultation).
Yafo, the Postal Compound
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In March, July-August and December 2009 and May-August 2010, a salvage
excavation (Permit No. A-5627; map ref. 177370/662594) was conducted within
the postal compound, prior to the construction of a residential building,
and two trial excavations (Permit No. A-5715, map ref. 177327/662616; Permit
No. A-5818, map ref. 177332/662616) were carried out before replacing
underground infrastructures and renovating the streets. The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Dan
Shiraz Investments Ltd., the Israel Lands Administration and the Mishlama
Le-Yafo, were directed by L. Rauchberger (field photography), with the
assistance of L. Talmi, E. Dan, M. Hater and J. Marcus (area supervision),
S. Ya'aqov-Jam, E. Bachar and R. Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Hajian, M.
Kunin, T. Kornfeld, M. Kipnis, Y. Shmidov and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), B. Antin and N. Zak (plans), A. Peretz (field photography), A.
Dagot and C. Ben-Ari (GPS surveying), D. Golan and E. Jakoel (preliminary
archaeological inspections and consultation), M. Peilstöker
(scientific guidance), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance and studio
photography), O. Ackerman (geoarchaeology), C. Amit (studio photography), P.
Gendelman (preliminary pottery reading), A Buchennino (ceramics), A. de
Vincenz (porcelain vessels), J. Bukengolts and R. Gat (pottery restoration),
H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics and
Rhodian handles), A. Ganor (glass restoration), B. Ouahnouna (glass
vessels), A. Glick (military artifacts), N. Amitai-Preiss (deciphering
Arabic inscriptions), F. Milstein, A. Sasson, Y. Arbel, E. Haddad and E.
Ayalon (consultation), D. Weinberger and T. Shabi (education), M. Ajami, D.
Barkan and F. Volynsky (Tel Aviv district), laborers from the Brick Manpower
Company, pupils from the Tel Aviv-Yafo schools and P. and D. Amir
(volunteers). Considerable assistance was also provided by H. Izmirili of
the Y. Izmirli Company, Ltd. (public works contractor in the postal
compound).
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Beit
Safafa in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7033; map ref. 21845-50/62808-110; Fig.
1), as part of the construction of Highway 4. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Moriah
Jerusalem Development Company Ltd., was directed by A. Nagar (photography),
with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration) and V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting).
Alumma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

In December 2013- February 2014, an archaeological excavation was
conducted in an area slated for expansion in Moshav Alumma, in the Shafir
Regional Council (Permit No. A-6941; map ref. 175327-634/617692-983). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Lands Authority, was directed by D. Varga, with the
assistance of D. Dagan and A. Fraiberg (area supervision), M. Kunin, A.
Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying), R. Talgam (mosaics), Y. Ustinova and L. Di
Segni (inscriptions) and laborers from Ashkelon, Qiryat Gat, Kuseifa and Abu
Kaf.
Nahf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at the top of the
tell in the Nahf village (Permit No. A-6009, map ref.
229994-30030/760049-69). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and at the initiative of A. Nimer, was conducted by G. Cinamon
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying) and M. Hartal (archaeological consultation) and laborers
from Kafr Manda.
Yafi‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2009, a small trial excavation was conducted on the
summit of Mar Ya'akub hill in the old Yafi'a village (Permit No. A-5700; map
ref. 226060/732612), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection and
coin analysis), E. Belashov (drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), N. Feig (identification of animal
bones), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), and workmen from Mashhad.
Ramat Yishay (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat
Yishay (Permit No. A-4895; map ref. 216165-230/734600-57), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Yesodot Ha-'Emeq Company, Ltd., was
directed by B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (field photography) and
E.J. Stern (pottery).
Ramat Yishay (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Ramat Yishay (Permit No. A-5001; map ref. 216190-225/734630-70), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Yesodot-Ha-'Emeq Company, Ltd., was
directed by B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (field photography) and
E.J. Stern (pottery).
Horbat Kalanit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Kalanit (Permit No. A-6361; map ref. 24444/75360), after ancient remains
were exposed in a survey performed prior to widening Highway 65 (License No.
S-95/2009). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed
by U. Berger, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Modi‘in, Park ‘Anava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

A development survey, conducted in the Modi‘in region (Park ‘Anava;
License No. G-105/01*; map ref. NIG 19924–20074/64470–545; OIG
14924–5074/14470–545) by M. Haiman and L. Barda on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, revealed a limekiln, two winepresses, agricultural terraces,
cairns and ancient animal pens. The limekiln (diam. c. 5 m) was set into the
soil and lined with small fieldstones; pottery fragments from the
Roman–Byzantine periods were found nearby. The bedrock-hewn winepresses
consisted of a rectangular treading surface (c. 1.5 × 2.0 m; c. 2.0 × 2.5 m)
and a rectangular collecting vat (c. 0.7 × 0.9 m; c. 0.8 × 1.3 m). Rock-cut
cupmarks (diam. c. 0.3 m) were located near one of the winepresses.
Rekhes Yeroḥam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted in the Bedouin
settlement of Qasr al-Sir near Dimona (License No. S-276/2011; map ref.
1978-90/5535-47), prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Abu Basma Regional
council, was performed by N.S. Paran and F. Sonntag, with the assistance of
S. Gal (GPS).
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Ḥadat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Horbat Hadat, west of Highway 8 in the Buchman Compound in South Modi'in
(Permit No. A-5551; map ref. 201390-409/643311-35), in the wake of damage to
antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by R. Assis, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), R. Lupu (flint), E. Yannai
(pottery reading), E.C.M. van den Brink and O. Marder (consultation) and N.
Zak (drafting).
Jerusalem, Nahal Refa’im, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a survey was conducted in Nahal Refa'im (License No.
S-117/2009; map ref. 2165-79/6278-85), prior to construction of a pool and
rehabilitation of the nahal channel. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriah Jerusalem
Development Company, Ltd., was performed by A. Eirikh-Rose and D. Levy, with
the assistance of S. Gendler.
Yoqne‘am ‘Illit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Liran Roy
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
Trigonometric Point 968 west of Yoqne'am 'Illit (Permit No. A-6189; map ref.
20721-99/72667-738), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance
of R. Liran (area supervision and surveying), Y. Ya'aqobi and H. 'Iz-Aladin
(administration) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Hor Ha-Har (East), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During April and July 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted
south of the Zin plant (License No. S-139/2009; map ref. 2060-95/5225-70),
prior to enlarging a mine. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rotem Amfert Negev Company
Ltd., was performed by E. Aladjem and I. Peretz, with the assistance of S.
Gal (GPS).
Ashqelon, Newe Yam D
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the area
of the planned neighborhood of Newe Yam D in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-6201;
map ref. 157783-8101/618964-9348). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Ashqelon Economic
Development Company, was directed by G. Seriy, with the assistance of A.
Freiberg, I. Peretz, Y. Radshkovsky, A. Pilin and D. Igorov (area
supervision), Y. El-'Amorr (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying), Sky View Company (aerial photography) and about 100 laborers
from a man-power company.
Jerusalem, the Lower Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August 2001, a salvage excavation, documentation and
reconstruction were conducted in two sections of Jerusalem’s lower aqueduct
in the village of Sur Bahir (Permit No. A-3487*; map ref. NIG
22150–90/62700–15; OIG 17150–90/12700–15), prior to the installation of a
telephone cable. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Bezeq Telephone Company, was directed by Z. Adawi, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), R. Elberger and M. Diab
(conservation) and G. Solimany, V. Barzel and H. Abu- Ta‘a.
Yattir Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Yattir
Forest (Permit No. A-4502; map ref. 20519-25/58510-20), 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. Aladjam, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Jerusalem, Ras al-‘Amud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During November 2008-January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted
in the Ras al-'Amud quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5535; map ref.
22312-22/63085-98; Fig. 1), following the discovery of ancient remains in
probe trenches and subsequent to a trial excavation (HA-ESI 124). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jerusalem municipality, was directed by R. Be'eri, with
the assistance of D. Storchan and Y. Meitlis (area supervision), R.
Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Hajian, T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying),
B. Touri and C. Masarwa (preliminary inspections), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Sky View Photographic Company, Ltd. (aerial photography), E.
Belashov (drafting) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tell Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the ancient
nucleus of the Jatt village in the Galilee (Permit No. A-5028; map ref.
22219-20/76431-2; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by a
representative of the Druze sect in Jatt, was directed by A. Abu Hamid, with
the assistanceof Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and H.
Smithline (field photography).
Tel Gamma (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted east of
Tel Gamma (Tell Jemma; Permit No. A-5298; map ref. 147177-429/588375-501),
after antiquities were damaged during the installation of a water line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Qibbuz Nir 'Oz, was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel with the
assistance of S. Talis, Y. Lender (administration), V. Essman (surveying),
T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Kipnis (drafting), and A. Dodin (drawing of
finds).
Kafr Kanna (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a small salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in Kafr Kanna (Permit No. A-6452; map ref.
232675/739100). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), and workmen provided by the plot owner.
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit no. A-6197; map ref. 198753-90/623484-543), prior to
construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Storchan (field photography),
with the assistance of N. Malka (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), and
T. Kornfeld (drafting).
Qiryat Ata, Giv‘at Allonim (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Giv'at
Allonim in Qiryat Ata (Permit No. A-6431; map ref. 213340-759/746259-650),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Sharbiv Company, was directed
by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Oshri
(preliminary inspections), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), R.
Mishayev (surveying) and N. Zak (drafting). Additional help was rendered by
A. Gorzalczany, P. Gendelman, U. 'Ad and K. Sa'id.
Shoham (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

During May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Shoham site
(East; Permit No. A-6494; map ref. 19540-50/65697-707), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by M. Ajami, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Re'em (surveying and field photography), S. Yihielov
(preliminary inspections), N. Zak (drafting) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing of
finds).
Har Harif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Site 6 at Har
Harif (Permit No. A-6447; map ref. 157049-136/489910-90008), prior to
construction of the new border fence with Egypt. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by J. Vardi and D. Yegorov, with the
assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), S. Gal (GPS), O. Marder (prehistoric consultation) and Y. Avni
(geology). Additional help was provided by D. Dagan, E. Aladjem, Y.
Radashkovsky, V. Lipschitz and A. Pilin.
Shoham (Hill 10)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Hill 10 in
Shoham (Permit No. A-5942; map ref. 195385-696/656716-7030), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands Administration, was directed
by P. Spivak, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Y.
Elisha and A. Shadman (consultation), Y. Rapuano (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and D. Amit (ritual bath).
‘Ar‘ara, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted east
of 'Ar'ara in the Nahal 'Iron valley (Wadi 'Ara; License No. S-308/2011; map
ref. 20955-1050/71120-80), prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was performed by E. Oren and D. Kirzner (field
photography), with the assistance of H. Ben-Ari (GPS) and M. Masarwa.
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Szanton Nahshon
Published: December 2024

In 2013-2014, the salvage excavation continued in the spring house and
on the eastern slope of the City of David (Permit Nos. A-6690, A-7017; map
ref. 222451-534/631151-214; Shukron, Uziel and Szanton 2013). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the El'ad Foundation, was directed by J. Uziel and N. Szanton,
with the assistance of M. Hagbi (area supervision), N. Mizrahi and N.
Sanduka (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (field photography) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Khirbat Bat el-Jabal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During March 2003, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Shlomi (Permit No. A-3855; map ref. 2130-40/7760-70), prior to planning a
new neighborhood northwest of the Shelomit quarter. The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by E. Stern, N. Getzov
and Y. Lerer, with the assistance of M. Hartal (GPS).
Ḥorbat Ashdod-Yam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sivan Dorit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vunsh Reuven
Published: December 2024

During September 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in the southern
well at Kal'at Al Mina, which is the Ashdod-Yam citadel (License No.
G-75/2012; map ref. 16420-50/63210-300; HA 36:26 [Hebrew]; HA-ESI
112:101*-103*; Nachlieli 2008). The excavation, on behalf of the Institute
of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University, was directed by O. Tal and R. Vunsh,
with the assistance of A. Eisenberg-Gross, Y. Gil, Y. Drey, S. Ganor, S.
Nudel, D. Nachlieli, E. Nissenbaum, N. Paran, E. Fuks, K. Raphael and O.
Sadot, with the participation of students of the Department of Maritime
Civilizations of the University of Haifa.
Naḥal Ẓippori, the Eshkol Reservoir–Somekh Reservoir Pipeline
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Liran Roy ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

During June-October 2011, an archaeological project was conducted at
Nahal Zippori (Permit Nos. A-6214, A-6215, A-6216, A-6221, A-6237, A-6240,
A-6242), prior to the installation of the pipeline between the Eshkol and
Somekh Reservoirs. The excavation project, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Barzilai, with the assistance of
A. Yaroshevitz (excavation director, Sites 1, 2, 6), R. Liran (area
supervision and drafting, Sites 2-4), E. van den Brink (excavation director,
Site 3 East), J. Vardi (area supervision, Site 3 East), U. Berger
(excavation director, Site 23), K. Covello-Paran (excavation director, Site
3 West), O. Zidan (area supervision at Site 3 West), D. Yegorov (excavation
director, Sites 7, 8, 21, 22; area supervision, Site 3 West), Y. Ya'aqobi,
Y. Lavan, A. e-Din and R. Abu Halaf (administration), R. Mishayev, M. Kunin,
V. Essman, I, Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and Y. Bibas
(field photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography) and Y. Goldschmit
(geology).
Jerusalem, Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Umm Tuba
neighborhood in the southeastern region of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6531; map
ref. 221625-70/626210-60), prior to private construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Mortada Shweiki, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), A.
Peretz (field photography), S. Al-'Almah (metal detection), D. Yagar
(antiquities inspection), B. Dolinka (ceramics), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ramat Yishay, Ha-Oren St. (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Yishay
(Permit No. A-5628; map ref. 215461-85/734035-65), prior to the construction
of a private residence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Avi Oshurowitz, was directed by B.
Hanna (surveying, drafting and field photography) and Y. Lavan
(administration).
‘Afula
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During January 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in a residential
area on the eastern slope of Tel 'Afula (Permit No. A-6364; map ref.
227296-346/723924-74; Fig. 1), in the wake of plans for construction on the
site. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the lot owner, was directed by H. Bron
(surveying and field photography), with the assistance of Y. Laban
(administration), and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Khirbat ‘Addasa (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Monnickendam-Givon Barak
Published: December 2024

During October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
'Addasa in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6622; map
ref. 220550/638904), following the discovery of antiquities during an
inspection prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. M. Wahadan, was
directed by B. Monnickendam-Giv'on, with the assistance of N. Nehama and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), D. Yeger (preliminary inspections), D. Ben-Ami
(guidance) and N. Sapir and A. Re'em (IAA Jerusalem district).
Nahal Bikhra, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, an archaeological survey was conducted south of
Hiran Forest and east of Hura (Permit No. A-5239; map ref.
19869-20180/57930-8085), prior to preparing the ground for forestation. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was carried out by E. Aladjem and
A. Freiberg, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Neria
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on a hilltop
southwest of Tel Yarmut (Permit No. A-7232; map ref. 19695/62343; Fig. 1),
prior to the construction of the Neighborhood D3 in Ramat Bet Shemesh. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by N.
Sapir, with the assistance of A. Melman and A. Nagar (area supervision), N.
Nahama (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography) and N. Zak (plans).
Sha‘ar Ha-‘Amaqim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at the Sha'ar
Ha-'Amaqim antiquities site west of the kibbutz (Permit No. A-6889; map ref.
210104-24/736628-72), after ancient remains were discovered while overseeing
the construction of a water reservoir. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Kirzner, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
and E. Bachar (administration), A. Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (scientific
guidance), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Dagot
(GPS), P. Gendelman (consultation and ceramics) and K. Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Fana Mohammed
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in July 2000 at Khirbat Beit Kufa,
c. 0.5 km east of Moshav Bet Nehemya (A-3256*; map ref. NIG
19615-30/65307-15; OIG 14615-30/15307-15), prior to paving the Cross Israel
Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by M. Abu Fana, with the assistance of N. Habib Allah (area
supervision), A. Hajian (surveying), R. Graff (drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), M. Arnov (drawing), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), H.
Tsion-Cinamon (GPS system) and E. Yannai.
Ḥorbat Borin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in December 2001 at Horbat Borin, in
Baqa el-Gharbiya (Permit No. A-3551*; map ref. NIG 2032-6/7035-9; OIG
1532-6/2035-9), after ancient remains were discovered during an antiquity
inspection of pits dug by the Electric Company. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Electric Company, was directed
by K. Sa'id, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying), M. Rappaport (pottery
drawing), T. Sagiv (photography) and M. Avissar (pottery reading).
The Faunal Remains from Tel Shimron West (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha
Published: December 2024

In December 2010 and January 2011, a trial excavation was carried out
near Nahalal Junction, within the boundaries of Tel Shimron West (Permit No.
A-6060; map ref. 21925-60/73410-20), prior to widening Road 75. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company, was directed
by Y. Alexandre. M. Shemer studied the flint items, and N. Agha studied the
archaeozoological finds. The excavation yielded the remains of a Middle
Bronze rural settlement, probably from the transitional MB I-II period,
meager remains of an Intermediate Bronze settlement and fins indicating
human presence during earlier periods at the site.
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam
Published: December 2024

During May 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Bet Nehemya,
within the boundaries of Khirbat Beit Kufa (Permit No. A-3634*; map ref. NIG
19621-3/65360-2; OIG 14621-3/15360-2), after archaeological remains were
discovered during an antiquities inspection performed by A. Nagorski and
prior to the construction of a private house. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by S. Lichtenberg (owner of the plot),
was directed by G. Parnos, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Avissar (pottery reading), E.
Kamaisky (pottery restoration) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Kefar Avraham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

In July 2012, an excavation was conducted at 9 Kikar Hadas Street in
the Qiryat Alon neighborhood of Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-6563; map ref.
191005-26/665910-34), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagorski, with the
assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (field
photography), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), C. Amit
(studio photography), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Hersch
(pottery drawing) and A. Berman (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Bor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In November 2008, a small excavation was carried out in the site of
Horbat Bor (Kh. Zuweirita; Permit No. A-5536; map. ref. 19851/55058) in
order to facilitate future conservation work during the development of the
site and the nearby grove and cistern for visitors. The excavation,
undertaken by the IAA and funded by the Jewish National Fund, which also
provided the workforce, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini, with the
assistance of M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(drawing of finds). Post-excavation aerial photos of the site were taken by
Sky View Company Ltd. Assistance was provided by the Southern District of
the Jewish National Fund, especially by A. Alon.
Sha‘ar Ha-‘Amaqim (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted north of Kibbutz
Sha'ar Ha-'Amaqim (Permit No. A-6979; map ref. 210091-255/737620-863), after
ancient remains were discovered while digging a tunnel on Highway 6. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, Ltd., was directed by A.S.
Sa'id (photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M.
Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ramla, Shimshon Ha-Gibor Parking Lot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Tav Kaf Bet Street
in Ramla (Permit No. A-7057; map ref. 187571-618/64804-88), prior to the
construction of a parking lot. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ramla municipality, was directed
by J. Marcus, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), H. Torgë
(pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass)
and laborers from Bir el-Maksur.
Tel Shimron (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In December 2010 and January 2011, a trial excavation was carried out
near Nahalal Junction, within the boundaries of Tel Shimron West (Permit No.
A-6060; map ref. 21925-60/73410-20), prior to widening Road 75. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company, was directed
by Y. Alexandre. M. Shemer studied the flint items, and N. Agha studied the
archaeozoological finds. The excavation yielded the remains of a Middle
Bronze rural settlement, probably from the transitional MB I-II period,
meager remains of an Intermediate Bronze settlement and fins indicating
human presence during earlier periods at the site.
Rumana
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
eastern part of Rumana, in the lower Galilee (Permit No. A-7245; map ref.
229344-97/743764-811; Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Kafr Manda.
Ḥorbat Zemel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In April 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Zemel,
northwest of Har Hermonit in the northern Golan Heights (Permit No. A-7087;
map ref. 27403-7/78907-12; Fig. 1), prior to construction works in Buqa'ata.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Education, was directed by O. Zingboym
(photography), with the assistance of W. Atrash (scientific guidance), Y.
Ya'acobi (administration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Buqa'ata.
Bareqet (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

In July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Bareqet Pool,
in the Hevel Modi'in Industrial Zone (Permit No. A-6202; map ref.
196263-659/658201-767). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by the A.S. Sa'id (photo), with the assistance of R.
Lupu and I. Kornfeld (area supervision), Y. Amrani and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), N. Zak
(plan), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Qannir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at Qannir
(Permit No. A-7338; map ref. 202984-3006/714599-985; Fig. 1), prior to
laying the eastern gas-pipeline in the Regavim-Harish sector. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Natural Gas Lines Company Ltd., was directed by D.
Kirzner (field photography), with the assistance of M. Hater (area
supervision), A. Yaroshevich (area supervision and flint artifacts), Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying
and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Padida (field photography), A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance), O. Barzilai (consultation), A. Keinan (safety), P.
Gendelman (ceramics), C. Amit (studio photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), and M. Masarwa and K. Sa'id. A. Masarwa and E. Shukron supervised
preliminary inspections at the site.
Horbat Nekhes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elad Itai
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted northwest of Horbat
Nekhes (Permit No. A-7492; map ref. 195184/644613), prior to the
construction of a railway line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Railways, was
directed by I. Elad, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany
(scientific advice), Y. Agmon (preliminary inspections), E. Belashov (plans)
and A. Azab and A. Shadman.
Tel Ẓavaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

In November 2007, a trial excavation was conducted along the eastern
fringes of Tel Zavat, in Qiryat Bialik (Permit No. A-5260; map ref.
208550-650/746657-738). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works, was
directed by A. Shadman, with the assistance of D. Ben-Yosef (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Sagiv (photography) and
D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Bir el-‘Abd
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In May 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bir el-'Abd, c. 1 km
west of Kibbutz Ha-Ma'apil (Permit No. A-7400; map ref.
197344-517/698944-9077), after antiquities were discovered while installing
an underground electric cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company,
was directed by V. Eshed (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting),
H. Torgë (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Kosher (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted along the southern
edge of Horbat Kosher (Permit No. A-6980; map ref. 213260-416/743640-943),
prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, was
directed by A. Nagorsky (field photography), with the assistance of E.
Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying
and drafting) and E. Belashov (plans).
Tel Zeton
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at 3-7 Douzia
Federman Street, Bene Beraq, at the site of Tel Zeton (Permit No. A-7292;
map ref. 184656/667398), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Adirim
Building and Investments Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Dagot-Ziv, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A. Buchennino
(preliminary inspections and ceramics), M. Molokandov and V. Shuster (area
supervision), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), A. Hadida
(field photography), D. Barkan and A. Gorzalczany (assistance and
consultation), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and H. Torgë
(ceramics ).
Tel Halif, the Southern Cemetery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fitoussi Guy ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldenberg Gidon
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Halif (Permit
No. A-7074; map ref. 187099-127/587766-90), in the wake of an antiquities
robbery. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Ganor, G. Fitoussi and G. Goldenberg, with the participation
of inspectors from the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery and
personnel from the Inspection Department of the Israel Antiquities
Authority. I. Horowitz, A. Rothstein, R. Lupu and R. Eliya participated in
the excavation and D. Mashash (administration), E. Klein (drafting and field
photography), S. Ganor and S. Gal provided additional assistance. Y.
Garfinkel, E. Yannai, I. Milevski and A. Golani provided scientific guidance
and D. Ben-Tor identified and dated the scarabs. No laborers were involved
in the excavation.
Jerusalem, ‘En Kerem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a ritual bath (miqveh) was documented in the western part
of the 'En Kerem neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7444; map ref.
215407-46/630614-63), after it was exposed during renovation works in a
private house. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was performed by A. Re'em, with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Amit (studio
photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), N. Zak (plans), D.
Sandhaus and B. Dolinka (pottery consultation).
’En Hemed
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In May 2015, a trial excavation was conducted southwest of the Hemed
Interchange (Permit No. A-7420; map ref. 211691/634051), prior to widening
Highway 1. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration),
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (photography) and E. Belashov
(plan).