bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Qiryat Ye‘arim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

During November 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qiryat
Ye'arim--Telstone (Permit No. A-4290*; map ref. NIG 203885/637584; OIG
153885/137584). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Mizrahi, with the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Tel Zeton
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During September 2005 a probe trench was excavated on a steep slope of
Tel Zeton in Bnē Berak (Tell Abu Zeitun; Permit No. A-4612*; map
ref. NIG 18471–90/66733–41; OIG 13471–90/16733–41), following damage to
antiquities. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Moshe Rifer Company, was directed by D. Golan,
with the assistance of S. Ya‘aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), E.
Yannai, M. Ajami and D. Barkan.
Shilat, Development Survey in the Moshav
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During October 2003, a development survey was conducted in Moshav Shilat
(Permit No. A-4008*; map ref. NIG 202058-357/647124-423; OIG
152058-357/147124-423), prior to construction. The survey, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the moshav, was
directed by O. Shmueli and L. Barda in an area identified and demarcated by
a certified surveyor, on behalf of the moshav.
Naḥal Yattir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, an excavation was conducted within the precincts
of the Hura township, next to a tributary of Nahal Yattir (Permit No.
A-4050*; map ref. NIG 19495/57835; OIG 14495/07835). The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the Israel Land
Administration, was directed by M. Haiman, with the assistance of V. Essman
(surveying and drafting), A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing) and laborers from
Yeruham.
Timna‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted
between Timna' and Be'er Ora (Permit No. A-4292*), in the wake of a
development survey performed by Y. Lender in an area slated for the
construction of the new Elat airport. The excavation, carried out on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Airports Authority,
was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying) and Y. Lender.
Ashqelon (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayalon Josef
Published: December 2024

During December 1998 an underwater survey was conducted in the region of
the northern beaches of Ashqelon (License No. G-29/1998; map ref. NIG
15895/62270, OIG 10895/12270), in the wake of a report by J. Ayalon (a
volunteer diver in the Marine Archaeology Unit) that two bronze figurines
and several metal artifacts were discovered on the seabed. The survey, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Galili and J.
Sharvit, with the assistance of D. Moscowitz and H. Sal'iy (diving), S.
Ben-Yehuda (drawing and drafting), T. Sagiv and C. Amit (photography), E.
Altmark, L. Kupershmidt, M. Levine and R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory).
Jerusalem, Liberty Bell Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

During December 2012 and March 2013, two salvage excavations were
conducted on Kaf Tet Be-November Street in the Katamon Quarter of Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-6677, A-6742; map ref. 220478-501/630363-83), following the
discovery of ancient remains during an archaeological inspection prior to
construction. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Bet Ha-Zayar School, were
directed by R. Avner and S. Mizrahi, with the assistance of N. Nehama and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), A. Vigman (archaeological inspection), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), Y. Yulowich and A. Peretz (field photography), and
C. Hersch and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Yavne-Yam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fischer Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sivan Dorit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vunsh Reuven
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in a well in Area A
at Yavne-Yam (map ref. 171255-77/647911-33). The excavation, on behalf of
the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University, was directed by R.
Vunsh and M. Fischer, with the assistance of R. Avitan, Y. Baram, Y. Drey,
A. Chen, O. Nissenbaum, L. Netzer,. T. Tsuk and A. Shahar. The excavation
was carried out as part of an M.A. research conducted by R. Vunsh of the
Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa and was
supervised by O. Tal and D. Sivan. The research explored archaeological
indicators for changes in sea level along the coast of Israel.
Repot on Radiocarbon Sample
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto  Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

In January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Hed, west
of the Ramat Hovav Industrial Area (Permit No. A-5803; map ref.
175218-433/561015-440). The excavation undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel Bromide CompoundsCompany, was
directed by A. Fraiberg, with assistance from Y. al-‛Amor
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), S. Talis (pottery), I. Lidski-Reznikov
(drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans), E. Boaretto (14C
dating, see enclosed attachment) and N. Paran.
Es-Sarafand
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation (A-3310*; map ref. NIG 1944/7286; OIG
1444/2286) conducted after an underground cave was breached by mechanical
equipment established that the cave was natural and contained no ancient
remains. An accumulation of soil in the section that was created above the
cave yielded mixed pottery fragments, dating to the Late Roman period and
mainly to the Byzantine period. The ceramic finds were either swept here or
have derived from a fill that was spilled here during a former excavation
close by, or while paving the nearby road.
Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During August–September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on the
Mount of Olives (Permit No. A- 4586*; map ref. NIG 224087/631250; OIG
174087/131250; Fig. 1), in the wake of constructing the separation fence.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Nagar, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography) and E. Belashov and I. Berin (drafting).
Mavqi‘im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During August 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Mavqi‘im (Permit No. A- 3476*; map ref. NIG 158249–809/613750–4220; OIG
108249–809/113750–4220), after a millstone was found during the installation
of a water pipe in a desalinization plant of the Elat–Ashqelon Pipeline
Company. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography) and I. Lidsky
(drawing).
Jerusalem, Khirbat ‘Addasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir
Published: December 2024

During January 2005 a burial cave was documented on the southern slope
of Kh. 'Addasa, north of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4438*; map ref. NIG
22040/63925; OIG 17040/13925), after it was breached by tomb robbers. The
cave was not excavated. The documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was performed by Y. Baruch and A. Ganor, with the assistance of
R. Kehati, A. Hofesh, T. Shipman and C. Hersch (drawing). The tomb was
sealed by S. Fried, inspector of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, upon
completion of the documentation.
Nein (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During January 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northwestern slope of the village of Nein (Permit No. A-4090*; map ref. NIG
2330/7260; OIG 1830/2260), after ancient remains were revealed while digging
foundations. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E. Amos, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During June 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina
neighborhood in north Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4180*; map ref. NIG 2216/6380;
OIG 1716/1380). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and sponsored by the Gihon Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod,
with the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), B.
Touri (antiquities inspection) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Mazor (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During April 2004, a trial excavation was conducted at Mazor East,
within the limits of the town of El'ad (Permit No. A-4151*; map ref. NIG
19630-35/66310-16; OIG 14630-35/16310-16), in the wake of earthmoving work
that exposed the ground. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Henson Company, was directed by T. Kanias,
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T.
Sagiv (photography) and L. Yihye (GPS).
Bet She’an, the City Wall
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During January 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at the corner of
Herzl and King Saul Streets in Bet She'an, in the wake of installing an
underground electric cable (Permit No. A-3560*; map ref. NIG 24718/71162;
OIG 19718/21162; Fig. 1). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric Company, was directed by
Y. Billig, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting),
E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), N. Katsnelson (glass) and D. Syon
(numismatics).
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Beit Safafa neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4388*; map ref. NIG
21930/61283; OIG 16930/11283), after the exposure of antiquities during an
archaeological inspection of earthmoving work. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Gihon Company, was directed by
I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Jerusalem, Ramot Allon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramot Allon
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4462*; map ref. NIG 21911/63558; OIG
16911/13558). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Shikun 'Ovdim Construction Company, was directed by I.
Zilberbod, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Or ‘Aqiva (North) (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hussein Mohammed
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation (A-3346*; map ref. NIG 19275/71391; OIG
14275/21391), which was conducted following the exposure of ashlar stones
while installing a sewage line along Highway 7, revealed a wall segment
(length 7.5 m, width 0.75–0.95 m) oriented northwest–southeast. The wall was
built of various-sized dressed and roughly hewn stones, in secondary use,
with no bonding material, and was preserved to a maximum of 1 m high. The
wall seems to have been part of a fence that separated agricultural plots.
Several pottery fragments dating to the Byzantine period were retrieved from
the excavation.
Karm er-Ras (Area V)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the northern
part of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-4621; map ref. NIG 23164/73960; OIG
18164/23960), in the wake of private construction. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowner V.
Elias, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Laban
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), H. Smithline
(photography), E. Belashov (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Nekhes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2007, two salvage excavations were conducted in
the course of Roads 3 and 12 within the developing industrial zone of
Modi'in (Permit No. A-5290*; map ref. NIG 19626-28/64320-22; OIG
14626-28/14320-22). The excavations, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by A. Hadar Construction Entrepreneurs
Inc., were directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), O.
Segal (antiquities inspection) and A. Re'em (district archaeologist).
Bet Dagan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During January 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at the corner of
Ramban Street and Menachem Begin Boulevard in Bet Dagan, south of the tell
(Permit No. A-4664*; map ref. NIG 184036/655663; OIG 134036/155663), prior
to the installation of drainage and sewage infrastructures. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Landco Company, was directed by L. Rauchberger, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), M. Molokandov
(archaeological inspection), R. Vinitzky (metallurgical laboratory), P.
Gendelman and M. Avissar (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), D. Barkan, F. Volynsky, E. Yannai, M. Peilstöcker,
R. Kletter and Y. Sharvit.
Tiberias, Survey of the Northern Entrance
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During February 2006 a survey prior to development was performed along
the routes of Highway 90 and Highway 348 at the northern entrance to
Tiberias (Permit No. A-4715*; map ref. NIG 24930-5090/74435-625; OIG
19930-5090/24435-625). The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and sponsored by the Department of Public Works, was directed by
M. Hartal, with the assistance of A. Shapiro.
Jerusalem, Ramot Allon Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

In a tributary of Nahal Soreq at the upper section of the Ramot Allon
neighborhood (A-3234*; map ref. NIG 218/629; OIG 168/129), two half squares
were excavated, using a backhoe, and were void of ancient remains.
Jerusalem, Survey of Naḥal Darga
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Touri Bilal
Published: December 2024

During February 2006 a survey was conducted in Nahal Darga, in southeast
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4731*; map ref. NIG 22220-320/62530-60; OIG
17220-320/12530-60), prior to the construction of the Har Homa (East) road.
The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was performed by Z. 'Adawi, A.
Eirikh-Rose and B. Touri.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avni Gideon
Published: December 2024

From December 2002 to June 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted
south of the White Mosque in Ramla (Permit No. A-3772; map ref. NIG
1873/6480; OIG 1373/1480), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Avni, Y. Baruch and G.
Parnos (Areas A, D, E), H. Torge (Area C) and M. Avissar, with the
assistance of F. Vito (Areas B, F), Y. Arbel (Area C5), G. Kotovsky, A.
Re'em, R. Toueg , V. Shlomi, B.A. Artzi, T. Awwadalla (assistant area
supervisors), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian,
D. Porozky, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography)
and Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ Ridge
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

During February 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
Shu'fat Ridge in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4381*; map ref. NIG
22055-110/63560-70; OIG 17055-110/13560-70), prior to construction in the
Ramat Shelomo neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Mizrahi, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Khirbat esh-Sheikh Madkur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted west of Khirbat
esh-Sheikh Madkur (Permit No. A-4468*; map ref. NIG 19995/61724; OIG
14995/11724). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by O. Sion,
with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Rapuano and R. Bar-Natan (pottery
reading), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Tell Qasile
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayalon Etan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bashkin-Yosef Nitza
Published: December 2024

During October 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northeastern edge of Tell Qasile, within the precincts of the Eretz-Israel
Museum (Permit No. A-4006*; map ref. NIG 180900/667708; OIG 130900/167708).
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and the Eretz-Israel
Museum, was directed by E. Ayalon and N. Bashkin-Yosef, with the assistance
of L. Padrul-Kwitkowski (photography), R. Mishayev (drafting and drawing of
finds), E. Ayash and D. Barkan.
Ramat Raḥel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzel Vered
Published: December 2024

During December 2000, November 2001 and August 2002 salvage excavations
were conducted at the antiquities site of Ramat Rahel (Permit Nos. A-3340,
A-3703; map ref. NIG 2203/6278; OIG 1703/1278; HA-ESI 118), as part of a
joint project, involving the Ministry of Tourism, the Antiquities Authority,
the Jewish National Fund and Qibbuz Ramat Rahel, to prepare the site for
public visits. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by G. Solimany, with the assistance of V. Barzel, R. Abu Halaf
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), R. Morin (surveying
Area W), R. Elberger and A. Tsagai (conservation), C. Amit (studio
photography), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), R. Gat (pottery
restoration), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass),
O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), R. Kletter (figurines) and G. Barkay (stamped handles).
Qanat Bint el-Kafir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2006, a trial excavation was conducted south of Ramla
and north-east of Moshav Yashresh (Permit No. A-4858; map ref. NIG
18650-66/64729-42; OIG 13650-66/14729-42), prior to the paving of Highway
431. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Department of Public Works, was directed by A. Gorzalczany,
with the assistance of O. Segal (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), the
Sky Balloon Company (aerial photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology),
A. Buchennino and V. Moyel (antiquities inspection), Y. Peleg (hydrological
calculations), N. Zak (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory)
and R. Kool (numismatics). Additional assistance was provided by A. 'Asav,
T. Kanias, R. Lupu, A. Re'em and A. Feldstein.
Salim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Michael
Published: December 2024

During July 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted along the northern
slope of Salim (Permit No. A-3685*; map ref. NIG 2189-201/7159-65; OIG
1689-701/2159-65), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by
the Ministry of Defense, was directed by M. Cohen and M. Haiman, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology),
C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), H.
Tahan (drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics). We
wish to thank R. Frankel for his assistance in the matter of winepresses.
El-Fureidis Region, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During July 2006 a survey prior to development was conducted in the
region of el-Fureidis (Permit No. A-4825*; map ref. NIG
19527-714/72093-200/OIG 14527-714/22093-200), prior to widening Highways 4,
70 and 652. The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Department of Public Works, was performed by R. Wisen and
P. Spivak, with the assistance of L. Yihye (GPS) and I. Berin (final plans).
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During August 2000 a burial cave was examined on the eastern slope of
the Mount of Olives (map ref. NIG 22363/63135; OIG 17363/13135) following
the damage caused to it throughout development work. The cave was documented
by R. Abu Raya and A. Re’em, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
assisted by R. Graff (drafting).
Yafo, Roslan Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eder'i Keren
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, two doorjambs of a large gate were documented on Roslan
Street in Yafo (Jaffa; map ref. NIG 177070-124/662308-386; OIG
127070-124/162308-386), while inspecting work for the renewal of pavement.
The documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was conducted by
Y. Arbel and K. Eder'i. Professor M. Fischer of Tel Aviv University, M.
Peilstöker and T. Shaham of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Antiquities Museum
were consulted with regard to the find.
Ḥorbat Bizqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Bizqa
in the Modi'in labor zone (Permit No. A-4816*; map ref. NIG
19671-7/64357-78, OIG 14671-7/14357-78), prior to paving Highway 12. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Ehud Tayyar Management and Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by
O. Segal, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), E. Belashov (drafting), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a B-C
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During August-December 2005, a third and final season of salvage
excavations was conducted at the Early Bronze I site of Ashqelon Barne'a B-C
(Permit No. A-4558; map ref. NIG 1597-9/6230-2; OIG 1097-9/1230-2), prior to
large-scale housing development. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Economic Corporation for the
Development of Ashqelon, was directed by A. Golani, with the assistance of
E. Alajam, D. Dagan, M. Ein-Gedi, N. Govchenko and I. Peretz (area
supervision), S. Talis (registration, ceramic processing and computerized
data entry), H. Lavi and R. Abu-Halef (administration), V. Essman and S.
Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv and J. Kdoshim (field photography), Y. Nagar
(anthropology), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), I. Berin (drafting), Y.
Bukgenholtz (pottery restoration), E. Boaretto (Carbon 14 dating), D.
Rosenberg (ground-stone tools), L. Eisencot and O. Aflalo (organization of
student volunteers), Y. Israel and D. Nahlieli (district and regional
archaeologists). The excavation was carried out by workers from Ashqelon and
Qiryat Gat, as well as local schoolchildren and volunteers from the
pre-military college at Netiv Ha-Lamed-He.
Jerusalem, Survey of Ramot Forest A-4716
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birkenfeld Michal
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted
in the Ramot Forest of the Ramat Shelomo neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-4716*; map ref. NIG 22000-225/63475-650; OIG 17000-225/13475-650). The
survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Moriya Company, was performed by A. Eirikh-Rose and M. Birkenfeld, with
the assistance of Y. Baruch and O. Barzilai.
Yoṭvata – 2007
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davies Gwyn ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a fifth and final season of excavations was conducted
in the Late Roman fort at Yotvata (License No. G-45/2007; map ref. NIG
2043/4217; OIG 1543/9217). The excavation was directed by G. Davies, on
behalf of Florida International University and J. Magness, on behalf of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was funded by the Elot
Regional Council, with special thanks to D. Banet, the Toronto Jewish
Community, the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology (Sheila Bishop) and the
American Schools for Oriental Research (ASOR Heritage Grant). The excavation
staff included R. Darby, C. Duncan, B. McCane, A. Ratzlaff and S. Werlin
(area supervision), J.S. Bucko (surveying and drafting), J. Haberman
(photography), E. Stegmaier (drawing), C. Swan (glass) and R. Halbmaier
(animal bones).
Bet Guvrin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in May 2003 in a tomb at Bet Guvrin
(Horbat Ehud; Permit No. A-3903; map ref. NIG 19008/61321; OIG 14008/11321)
that was discovered during development work. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by Qibbuz Bet Guvrin, was directed by
D. Varga, with the assistance of P. Nahshoni and H. Lavi, V. Essman
(surveying and drafting) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lego Avivit
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a trial excavation was conducted at 9 Katznelson
Street, Ramla (Permit No. A-4356*; map ref. NIG 187700-800/649375-425; OIG
137700-800/149375-425), prior to construction activities. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Lego, with
assistance from E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing)
and A. Re'em (publication).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gudovitch Shlomo ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sidi Naomi
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted on
Vilnay and Shabazi Streets in Ramla (Permit No. A-3280), following the
discovery of ancient remains in trenches, dug prior to the commencement of
development work. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Municipality of Ramla, was directed by S.
Gudovitch (Area A), Y. Dagan (Area B) and N. Sidi (Area C), with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying),
T. Sagiv (photography), O. Shmueli and municipal laborers.
Es-Sawafir el-Gharbiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in July 1999 at Es-Sawafir
el-Gharbiya (Permit No. A-3069*; map ref. NIG 17200-10/62305-15; OIG
12200-10/12305-15; HA-ESI 113) prior to the positioning of a high-voltage
pylon. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by
the Electric Company, was directed by Y. Baumgarten, with the assistance of
Y. Rahamim (administration).
Ḥorbat Pi Maẓẓuva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Pi
Mazzuva in Shlomi (Permit No. A-4153*; map ref. NIG 21485-6/77624-5, OIG
16485-6/27624-5), in the wake of damage to ancient remains during the
widening of a road. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby and I. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline and N.
Getzov (photography) and H. Tahan (drawing).
Ha-Bonim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in a new
neighborhood of Moshav Ha-Bonim on the Karmel coast (Permit No. A-4958*; map
ref. NIG 19397-401/72704-6, OIG 14397-401/22704-6), prior to construction.
The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by Moshav Ha-Bonim, was directed by K. Sa'id, with the assistance
of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography), A. Dagot (GPS), P. Gendelman (ceramic consultation) and
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Khirbat Janba (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, an excavation was conducted at Khirbat Janba (Permit
No. A-4793*; map ref. NIG 21379-82/58520-23; OIG 16379-82/08520-23), prior
to the construction of the separation fence from Mezadot Yehuda to Mizpe
Shalem. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by I. Peretz, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian, V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), M. Haiman (photography), I. Berin (final plans),
C. Hersch (pottery drawing), E. Aladjem and H. Khalaily (flint implements)
and Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass). Additional assistance was
provided by N.S. Paran, F. Sonntag and Y. Baumgarten.
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Be’erit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a trial excavation was conducted in Modi'in (Permit
No. A-5352; map ref. NIG 201060-71/642960-68; OIG 151060-71/142960-68),
prior to construction. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Building and
Construction, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of
E. Bachar (administration), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology) and B. Ajami (safety and security).
Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During January 2004, a trial excavation was conducted in the Qiryat
Moshe neighborhood of Rehovot (Permit No. A-4074*; map ref. NIG
180095-134/643009-40; OIG 130095-134/143009-40), prior to construction. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by
S. Hayyal, was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Yannai (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), E. Ayash, M. Ajami, A. Gorzalczany and M. Peilstöker.
Allonēy Abba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During March 2008 a small-scale salvage excavation was carried out in a
private building plot, located at the southwestern edge of Moshav
Allonēy Abba (Permit No. A-5406*; map ref. NIG 215913/736812; OIG
165913/236812). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying) and workers from Yafia'.
Rogelit (South), survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During December 2002-January 2003 a survey was conducted along the hills
south of Moshav Rogelit (Permit No. A-3795*; map ref. NIG
20120-275/61886-980; OIG 15120-275/11886-980). The survey, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Eden Hills
Association, was performed by A. Nagorsky and H. Stark, with the assistance
of L. Barda (GPS).
Umm ed-Dannanir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During July 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted at Umm
ed-Dannanir northeast of Moshav Yonatan (Permit No. A-4554*; map ref. NIG
2760-70/7610-20; OIG 2260-70/2610-20), prior to preparing the area for
construction. The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Kolhē Golan Company, was directed by O.
Zingboym and A. Shapiro.
Qaẓrin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted in
Qazrin (Permit No. A-4561*; map ref. NIG 2633-40/7661-8; OIG
2133-40/2661-8), prior to enlarging one of the city's quarters (10). The
survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by O. Zingboym,
assisted by A. Shapiro.
Naḥal Guvrin, Highway 353
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2003, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
Nahal Guvrin (Permit No. A-3840; map ref. NIG 18280/61545; OIG 13280/11545),
prior to paving a detour of Highway 353, within Section 19 of the
Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was
directed by P. Nahshoni, with the assistance of A. Feder (Area A
supervision), A. Freiberg (Area B supervision), Y. Dangor, R. Abu Halaf and
H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography),
O. Shorr (pottery restoration), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), and H. Khalaily
(processing of flint implements). Laborers from Qiryat Mal'akhy and Sederot
participated in the excavation.
Ḥad Nes
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During July 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted in the
vicinity of Moshav Had Nes (Permit No. A-4535*; map ref. NIG
2596-603/7600-10; OIG 2096-103/2600-10), prior to expansion work. The
survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Golan Economic Development Company, was directed by O. Zingboym and A.
Shapiro.
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

In July 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at 28 Ha-Ma'apilim
Street in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-6573; map ref. 208802-9/768583-9; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by Shimon Mimon, was directed by Y. Lerer,
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), S. Zuckerman (scientific guidance), N. Zak (plans), A. Shapiro
(petrography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), D. Namdar (examination of
organic material) and D. Syon and N. Getzov (studio photography). Thanks to
S. Zuckerman for allowing me to peruse her manuscript prior to its
publication.
Jerusalem, the Old City, Street of the Tannery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lavi Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dolinka Benjamin J.
Published: December 2024

In January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in a building
located on the Street of the Tannery in the Christian Quarter of the Old
City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6090; map ref. 631718/221509; Fig. 1), after
ancient remains were exposed beneath the building's floors during
renovations for converting it into a museum. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Lavi, with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Dolinka and S. Gavrieli
(ceramics), N. Agha (archaeozoology), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), D.
Bar-Yosef (archaeomalacology) and I. Zohar (fish bones).
Amaẓya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal
Published: December 2024

In 2010, an excavation was conducted at Amazya, in the eastern part of
the Lakhish region (Permit No. A-5973; map ref. 19180/60505; Fig. 1), prior
to the construction of a new settlement for the Gush Katif evacuees. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by D.
Varga and Y. Israel, with the assistance of A. Peretz, A. Fraiberg, I.
Milevski, A. Weizmann and A. Lipshits (area supervision), Y. Radshkovsky, A.
Marmelstein and A. Pilin (assistant area supervisors), Y. El-'Amorr
(administration), M. Koning, A. Hajian and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Matan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In January 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Matan (Permit
No. A-6685; map ref. 197866-954/674042-125) prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Drom Ha-Sharon Regional Council, was directed by R. Toueg
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. Itkis (plan), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), O. Raviv (stone restoration), C. Hersch (stone
drawing), C. Amit and A. Gorzalczany (studio photography) and L. Rauchberger
(tobacco pipe).
Peqi‘in Hadasha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Moshav
Peqi'in Hadasha (Permit No. A-6659; map ref. NIG 230517-28/765420-30) prior
to construction.The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tedgi family, was directed by Y.
Lerer (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS), D. Syon (metal detection), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C. Amit (glass photography), H. Rosenstein
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and E. Belashov (plan).
Jerusalem, the Muslim Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a shop on
el-Halidiya Street in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6726; map ref. 222162/631683), prior to enlargement of the
structure. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Mr. Ahmed Razak, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with
the assistance of N. Sapir (Old City antiquities inspector), A. Peretz
(field photography), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting) and
R. Kool (numismatics).
Shomeriyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, preparation work in advance of an excavation was carried
out south of Horbat Dagesh and north of Shomeriyya, to the north of Be'er
Sheva' (Permit No. A-6674;map ref. 18904/59368), as part of a project
initiated by the Negev Archaeological Education Center. The work, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by T.
Erickson-Gini (photography), with the assistance of R. Zechariah and the
participation of school children from Shomeriyya. The project was
discontinued once potential ancient tombs were discovered.
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Neria
Published: December 2024

In December 2012, five rock-hewn burial caves were documented on the
Mount of Olives (map ref. 2230/6317), after building foundations were
excavated for illegal construction. The documentation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was carried out by E. Klein and N. Sapir
(field photography and drafting), with the assistance of A. Ganor, Y. Kagen,
G. Goldenberg, A. Klein, C. Amir and H. H. Shchupak.
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin, Qurnat Haramiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Drezner Lior
Published: December 2024

In December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Giv'at Tal
quarter of Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-6665; map ref.
196562-644/665978-6063), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ya'ad
Infrastructures, was directed by L. Drezner, with the assistance of E.
Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), and V.
Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting).
Jerusalem, Arzei Ha-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
neighborhood of Arzei Ha-Bira in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6705; map ref.
22146-8/63310-3; Fig. 1), prior to private construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
S.B.D. Star Company, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with assistance from N.
Nahama (administration), S. Mizrahi (excavation supervision), D. Levi (GPS),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), Y. Yolowitz (field photography), S.
al-'Amlah (metal detection) and H. Mechline, Y. Billig, R. Greenwald andA.
Yehezkel (antiquities inspection).
Horbat Pundaq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Horbat Pundaq
(Permit No. A-6746; map ref. 197963-8359/660629-832) prior to drilling for
oil. The excavation, undertaken of behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Givot Olam Oil Exploration Company, was
directed by M. Haiman (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), L. Drezner (area supervision) and M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting).
Tel Ẓoran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In November 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Zoran
(Permit No. A-6642; map ref. 193086-176/689985-90127; Fig. 1), after
tree-planting damaged antiquities at the site. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mehadrin
Company, Ltd., was directed by V. Eshed, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), H. Torgë (ceramic consultation), M.
Shuiskaya (artifact drawings), C. Amit (photography of glass finds) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass processing).
Tel Aviv, Ha-Qirya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ha-Qirya in Tel
Aviv (Permit No. A-6718; map ref. 180182/664357; Fig. 1) prior to the
construction of the Azrieli 2 office tower. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Azrieli
Group, was directed by L. Rauchberger (also field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), C. Shiff and D. Golan (preliminary
inspections and area preparations), A. Dagot and H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plans), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance and studio photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and A.
Buchennino (ceramics). Additional assistance was provided by S. Ben-David of
the Azrieli Group Ltd., B. Krantz and D. Avigny of the El-Har Engineering
and Construction Company, Ltd., as well as M. Ajami, D. Barkan and E. Jakoel
of the IAA.
Jerusalem, al-Rabaṭ al-Mansouri
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In April 2013 a salvage excavation was conducted on 'Ala'a a-Din street
in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6782; map
ref. 222210-22/631810-25), prior to the renovation of a residential
building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Mr. 'Abd es-Sharif, was directed by Z. 'Adawi,
with the assistance of N. Sapir and Y. Kagen (antiquities inspection), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levy (GPS), A. Peretz (photography and
identification of rifle cartridge), S. el-'Amlah (metal detection), B.
Dolinka (pottery), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oz Liat
Published: December 2024

In February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at 3 Ma'aleh
Ha-Erez Street in Moza 'Illit (Permit No. A-6417; map ref.
215302-7/633382-6), prior to the installation of a sewer pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Mate Yehuda Regional Council, was directed by L. Oz, with
the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Wiegmann (cave
documentation), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levy (GPS surveying)
and A. Peretz (photography).