bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khirbat Ḥarsis, Sha‘ar Ha-Gāy
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sha'ar
Ha-Gāy (Permit No. A-6543; map ref. 202221-383/636019-240), prior
to widening Highway 1. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the National Roads Company of
Israel, Ltd., was directed by A. Nagar (field photography), with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting),
E. Belashov (final plans), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), A. De Groot
(pottery reading), and A. Eirikh-Rose (flint identification).
Jerusalem, City of David (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in Area G of the
City of David (Permit No. A-6546; map ref. 222454-556/631212-74), for the
purpose of conservation. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by J. Uziel, with the assistance of T. Asma'in and
F. Abu Ta'ah (conservation) and V. Essman, Y. Shmidov and N. Zak (surveying
and drafting).
Mazor (El‘ad)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Taxel Itamar
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Mazor
(El‘ad; License No. B-269/2003; map ref. NIG 19510/66177; OIG 14510/16177),
in an area slated for construction. The excavation, on behalf of Tel Aviv
University and financed by ‘Elia and sons’ construction firm, was directed
by I. Taxel, with the assistance of G. Avivi (area supervision and
administration), D. Porotsky (surveying), P. Shrago (field and studio
photography), J. Smertenko (drafting), A. Speshilov (pottery drawing), as
well as A. Shavit and M. Fischer.
Ṭirat Karmel (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

From November 2000 to January 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at
Tirat Karmel (Permit No. A-3525*; map ref. NIG 19850/74075; OIG 14850/24075;
HA-ESI 109:27*-29*), prior to preparing the area for construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Housing, was directed by O. Segal, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(pottery drawing).
Sasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During November 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at the Nof Harim
Regional School in Qibbuz Sasa (Permit No. 4025*; map. ref. NIG 23723/77032;
OIG 18723/27032) prior to constructing an additional wing to the school. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquity Authority and financed by the Upper
Galilee Regional Council, was directed by H. Bron, with the assistance of A.
Dadush (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing), H. Smithline (photography) and E.J. Stern (pottery
consultation).
Rosh Ha-Niqra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During September 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted at Rosh
Ha-Niqra (Permit No. A-3267*; map ref. NIG 21060–5/77760–1; OIG
16060–5/27760–1). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by H. Abu-‘Uqsa, with the
assistance of Y. Ya‘aqoby (administration), V. Essman and A. Hajian
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography), H. Tahan (drawing), D. Syon
(numismatics) and E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory).
Jerusalem, Ha-Nevi’im Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During October 2001 and January 2002 two salvage excavations were
conducted next to the 'Ramses' Hostel at 20 Ha-Nevi'im Street in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-3523*; Fig. 1), in the wake of constructing the light railway
line. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Moriya Company, were directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), I. Berin (drafting), C. Amit (field
photography), I. Lidski (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
‘Akko, the Old City 2000–2001
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During 2000-2001 limited archaeological excavations were conducted in
the Old City of 'Akko (License No. G-7/2000; Permit No. A-3375), in
coordination with tourism development and the installation of
infrastructures. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Old 'Akko Development Company and the Ministry of Tourism,
were directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of A. Thatcher (area
supervision and Hellenistic pottery), A. Shapiro (registration), V. Essman
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing), E.J. Stern (Crusader pottery), D. Syon
(numismatics) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass). The conservation staff consisted
of J. Sheffer (director), R. Kislev (documentation and architecture), A
Zazolinski and E. Cohen (engineering).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

From December 1997 to March 1998 an excavation was conducted on Yekutiel
Adam Street in Ashqelon, c. 300 m from the coastline (Permit No. A-2784*;
map ref. NIG 1590/6218; OIG 1090/1218), in the wake of development work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Economic Corporation of Ashqelon, was directed by D. Varga, with the
assistance of V. Essman (surveying), T. Kornfeld (drafting) and Y. Lavi
(photography).
Horbat Mesar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 a trial excavation was conducted c. 600 m west of
Meisar village (Cross-Israel Highway Site 8; Permit No. A-3743*; map ref.
NIG 20337-90/70558-93; OIG 15337-90/20558-93), within the framework of the
Cross-Israel Highway Project. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Cross Israel Highway Ltd., was directed by A.
Dagot, with the assistance of M. Mulokandov (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Glick
(GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery
drawing).
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

During January 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in Caesarea,
Neighborhood 2 (Permit No. A-3553*; map ref. NIG 19090-5/71290-305; OIG
14090-5/21290-305; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to antiquities caused
during the building of a house. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of P. Gandelman
(pottery), J. Porath (scientific guidance), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), J. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), H. Biton (pottery drawing) and K. Marks (University of
London).
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 an excavation was conducted in Ramat Yishay (Permit No.
4471*; map ref. NIG 21621-6/73443-7; OIG 16621-6/23443-7) in the wake of
construction work for a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by Yizhaq Koter, was directed by L.
Porat, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline
(photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds), H. Tahan (pottery and glass
drawing), E.J. Stern (pottery reading), L. Kupershmidt (coin cleaning), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics) and additional assistance was provided by D. Syon.
Ḥorbat Ma‘on
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

From October 1998 to February 1999 an excavation was conducted at
Horbat Ma'on (A-2953, A-2993; map ref. NIG 14307-26/51886-98; OIG
09307-26/08186-98) as part of a project to provide work for the unemployed.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by P.
Nahshoni and G. Seriy, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), S. Lavi (pottery restoration), A. Dodin (drawing of
finds), R. Vinitzky (metallurgical laboratory) and S. Tallis (data
processing).
Har Dov (Khirbat Shab‘a)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tahan-Rosen Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During May 2001 a survey was conducted along the fringes of Har Dov
(License No. G-70/2001*; map ref. NIG 2627–31/7958–61; OIG 2127–31/2958–61)
in the wake of development work for paving a road. The survey, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was conducted by H. Tahan (surveying, drafting
and drawing) and M. Hartal.
‘Akko, Remez Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

From November 2002 to January 2003, soundings were conducted in ‘Akko,
along Remez Street, on both sides of the junction with Ben-‘Ami Street
(Permit No. A-3749; map ref. NIG 2080–83/75865–900; OIG 1580–83/25865–900),
prior to its expansion. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by G. Finkielsztejn, with the assistance of S.
Yankelewich and S. Zagorski of Haifa University (area supervision), Y.
Dangur (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and Y. Salmon (surveying), A.
Tatcher, D. Avshalom-Gorni and E.J. Stern (pottery reading and processing),
D. Syon (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Somekh of Haifa University
(geomorphology), E. Bar-On and I. Roll, of Tel Aviv University (Roman
roads).
Yeroḥam Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on farming terraces
at the site in the Yeroham Park (Permit No. A-3690*; map ref. NIG
19385/54030; OIG 14385/04030), for the purpose of conservation. The
excavation was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of A. Klakhmann.
‘Atlit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
naval base at 'Atlit (Permit No. A-3500*; map ref. NIG 19349/73224; OIG
14349/23224), following a survey of the beach that the Marine Archaeology
Unit performed in the region, prior to a planned construction project. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Bouchenino, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), S.
Ben-Yehuda (drawing), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), E. Galili (scientific guidance) and E. Oren (probe trenches).
Haifa, The Muslim Cemetery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Awawdy Eiad
Published: December 2024

During November 1999 a trial excavation was conducted within the
confines of the Muslim cemetery in Haifa (A-3148; map ref. NIG
20058–9/74638–43; OIG 15058–9/24638–43; Map of Haifa – East [23], Site 4),
following the discovery of ancient remains during development work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Infrastructure Development Company, was directed by E. ‘Awawdy, assisted by
A. Hajian (surveying), R. Graff (drafting) and S. Ya‘akov-Jam
(administration).
Aḥihud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Michael
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 a trial excavation was conducted in the eastern part of
Moshav Ahihud (Permit No. A-3250; map ref. NIG 21680–85/75680–85; OIG
16680–85/25680–85) in an area slated for construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Cohen (photography),
with the assistance of H. Abu ‘Uqsa and V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying
and drafting).
Ḥorbat Darkemon (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahajna Shireen
Published: December 2024

During January 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Darkemon
(Permit No. A-3766*; map ref. NIG 19370-75/72400-05; OIG 14370-75/22400-05)
after mechanical equipment exposed ancient remains. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by Moshav Dor, was directed
by S. Mahajna, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(photography), A. Glick (GPS), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), J. Sharvit
(identification of seashells) and E. Yannai (pottery reading).
Be’er Ma‘on (Re‘ut)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

During October 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at Be’er Ma‘on
(Permit No. A-3747*; map ref. NIG 2019/6438; OIG 1519/1438), in the wake of
damage to antiquities caused while preparing a path to a public park, on
behalf of the Re‘ut Local Council. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Kletter, with the assistance of R.
Abu-Khalaf (administration), V. Essman (surveying) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(drawing). The excavator wishes to thank the team of laborers from Ashqelon,
as well as M. Avissar (pottery reading), O. Shmueli and Z. Kanias.
Yattir Forest Reservoir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During April 1999 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Yattir
Forest (Permit No. A-3043*; bounds of the surveyed area map ref. NIG
20745-850/58360-410; OIG 15745-850/ 08360-410), in an area slated for the
construction of a water reservoir and following a preliminary survey
performed by J. Baumgarten and H. Lisitzin. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of H.
Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), S.
Lavi (pottery restoration) and Y. Casaby (pottery drawing).
Mishmarot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During November 1995 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Mishmarot
site, between the Nahal Barkan and Nahal Mishmarot channels, c. 300 m
northeast of the latter and c. 150 m southwest of the Al-Jamma site (50 m
above sea level; Permit No. A-2393*; map ref. NIG 19970-20065/71070-140; OIG
14970-15065/21070-140), in the wake of damage caused by mechanical
equipment. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by M. Masarwa, with the assistance of R. Lucia (area supervision,
surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv and C. Amit (photography), V. Eshed and Y.
Nagar (anthropology), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), O. Shorr
(pottery restoration), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass) and M. Miles
(glass drawing).
Ḥorbat Kosit (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Inbar Dori ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abbas Janet
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
planned route of Highway 9, within the Cross-Israel Highway Project (Permit
No. A-3823*; map ref. NIG 2014-20/7020-50; OIG 1514-20/2020-50). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Cross-Israel Highway, was directed by A. Gorzalczany and D. Inbar, with the
assistance of J. Abbas (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration),
A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), H.
Khalaily (flint implements), E. Barzilay (geomorphology), I. Berin
(drafting), E. Oren (archaeological inspection and general assistance) and
laborers from Umm el-Fahm. Additional assistance was provided by E. Yannai,
Z. Horovich and E. 'Awawdy.
Nahal David, Cave of the Pool
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Haim
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2012, a third season of excavations was
conducted in the Cave of the Pool in Nahal David (License No. G-20/2012; map
ref. 2350/5975). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Leon Recanati
Institute for Maritime Studies of the University of Haifa and underwritten
by generous contributions of the Stewart Rose Foundation, Mrs. Sheila Bishop
(the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology) and Jennie Monroe from O.D.P
England, was directed by H. Cohen, with the assistance of M. Artzy
(scientific guidance), A. Efron (assistant excavation director), R. Stidsing
(drafting and pottery drawing), S. Graziani, L. Spitz, Y. Hoffman, B.
Langford, L. Mathias, H. Amiel, S. Roth, J. Calabro, T.E. Tseng, M.
Rechnitzer and special thanks to D. Greenbaum ('En Gedi Reserve), B.
Limezider ('En Gedi Field School) and to Eran and Gal Hazor of the Masada
Restaurant.
Karmi’el, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Karme'il (License No. S-317/2011; map ref. 225687-6506/758029-443; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of E.J. Stern
(survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Zefat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During September 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on Jabotinsky
Street in Zefat (Permit No. A-6608; map ref. 24681/76363), after ancient
remains were discovered prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos (field photograph
and pottery drawing), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), W. Atrash (guidance), E.J. Stern (ceramic
consultation) and new immigrants from the Canaan Absorption Center in Zefat.
Har Parsa – Hatrurim Quarry
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, an excavation was conducted at a knapping and
quarrying site near Hatrurim Junction (License No. G-69/2011; map ref.
224920-5360/569100-415), close to the road that descends from 'Arad to the
Dead Sea. The excavation, on behalf of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,
was directed by J. Vardi, with the assistance of D. Yegorov, H. Schechter,
M. Gosich, A. Azoulay, Y. Vapnik and E. Cohen-Sasson.
Be’er Sheva‘, Makhteshim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northern bank of Nahal Be'er Sheva', east of the Makhteshim corporation and
the railroad track (Permit No. A-6643; map ref. 183190-200/572434-454; Fig.
1), in the wake of infrastructure work by the Israel Electric Company. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Electric Company, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the
assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration) and F. Sonntag (district
archaeologist).
Jerusalem, Nahal Qidron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During April 2005, a survey preceding development was conducted in the
Nahal Qidron region of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4423; map ref.
222747/632989), prior to planning the paving of the eastern ring road. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Moriah Company, was performed by Z. 'Adawi, Y. Dagan and
L. Barda (GPS).
Yaḥam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During March 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Kafr Yama (Permit
No. A-3854*; map ref. NIG 203463–527/697364–420; OIG 153463–527/197364–420),
in an area slated for the construction of a sheepfold in the agricultural
school. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Ministry of Education, was directed by M. Masarwa, assisted by A.
Hajian (surveying) and A. Salam Sa‘id (photography).
Tel ‘Amal: An Iron Age IIA Settlement and Remains from the Bronze Age and
Ottoman Period (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

Tel 'Amal is located on the southern bank of Nahal 'Amal, in Qibbuz Nir
David (map ref. 24269/71232). In 1983 and 1984 salvage excavations were
carried out on the southern slope of the western hill of the tell, prior to
construction of a new wing of the Museum of Regional and Mediterranean
Archaeology (Permit Nos. A-1177, A-1374). The excavations were directed by
N. Feig. The numerous loomweights found in these and in previous excavations
at the site were studied by O. Shamir.
Fassuṭa, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, a survey was conducted in Fassuta (Permit No.
A-4703; map ref. 2300/7735), prior to development. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of the Interior, was directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of E.
Stern, Y. Lerer, L. Porat and R. Khamisa (survey), A. Shapiro (GPS) and N.
Getzov (scientific consultation).
Naḥal Ẓippori 23
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Nahal Zippori valley, along the planned route of a Mekorot Company water
pipeline (Permit No. A-6246; map ref. 21924/73944). The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by U. Berger and O.
Barzilay, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liran and
A. Shapiro (surveying and drafting), H. Abu-'Uqsa (ceramics) and W. Atrash
(guidance and consultation).
Jerusalem, Giv‘ati Parking Lot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tchekhanovets Yana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ami Doron
Published: December 2024

From February 2011 to October 2012, excavations were conducted in the
eastern part of the Giv'ati parking lot at the City of David in Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-6086, A-6392; map ref. 222363/631321). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the El'ad Association, was directed by D. Ben-Ami and Y. Tchekhanovets, with
the assistance of A. Zilberstein, D. Gotreich, A. Shatil, S. Cohen, D.
Tan'ami, F. Cobrin and H. Ben-Dov (area supervision), V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), the Sky
View Company (aerial photography), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak
(plans) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Students from the Hebrew University in
Jerusalem and other academic institutions took part in the excavations, as
well as volunteers from abroad.
Magdala 2008
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lena Anna
Published: December 2024

From January to December2008,the second season of archaeological
excavations was conducted at the site of ancient Magdala (el-Mejdel; License
No. G-59/2008; map ref. 1986/2478). The excavation was undertaken by the
Magdala Project team under the direction of the late M. Piccirillo and S. De
Luca of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (SBF; Fig. 1). Fieldwork was
directed by S. De Luca (administration, surveying, field photography,
restoration, find drawing and drafting), with the assistance of A. Lena
(find processing, database, photography), A. Faggi (surveying), A. Ricci
(surveying and drafting), M. Forgia (surveying, pottery drawing), B. Steri
(surveying), R. Cestari (pottery drawing), D. Zanetti (photography) the
SkyView Company (aerial photography), and A. Shbat, A. Elias and A. Arsheed.
Mishmar David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bijovsky Gabriella ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sade Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lester Ayala ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berman Ariel
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Mishmar David
(Permit No. A-5712; map ref. 190586-835/636672-894; Fig. 1), prior to paving
roads in the qibbuz expansion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Waxman-Govrin
Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance of
U. 'Ad and P. Spivak (Area C4 supervision), H. Tayich (Area B1 supervision),
A. Kohn-Tavor (field preparation prior to excavation), E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), E.
Belashov (plans), S. Gavrieli (Mamluk period ceramics), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), B. Ouahnouna (glass), O.
Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), A. Lester (glass
weight), H. Rosenstein and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), G.
Bijovsky and A. Berman (numismatics), and M. Sadeh (archaeozoology). Trial
trenches were dug at the site prior to the excavation (R. Toueg and U.
Berger). This report is dedicated to the memory of the late Shmuel Gelbach.
Jerusalem, Ras el-‘Amud (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Ras el-'Amud quarter of Jerusalem, c. 1.5 km southeast of the Old City
(Permit No. A-6600; map ref. 223216-32/630338-49). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Mohammed Musmar, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of B. Touri,
(inspection), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), A. Peretz
(field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), M. Hasal (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing) and B. Dolinka (ceramics).
Ramla, Ha-Etzel and Ha-Gedud Ha-‘Ivri Streets
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen-Weinberger Anat ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
corner of Ha-Etzel and Ha-Gedud Ha-'Ivri Streets in Ramla (Permit No.
A-6297; map ref. 188098-206/648445-504), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by A.N. Nimza, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Assis and L.
Golan (area supervision), M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), B. Antin and E. Belashov (plans), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), T. Winter (glass), A. Ganor (glass restoration),
C. Hersch (glass drawing), E.J. Stern and Y. Arnon (pottery consultation),
J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration and removal of encrustation from the
inscriptions), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography),
N. Amitai-Preiss (Arabic inscriptions) and A. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography).
Yafo, Yehuda Ha-Yammit Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ouahnouna Brigitte ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

During 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted along Yehuda Ha-Yammit
Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5606; map ref. 176632-7357/661898-2013), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality,
the Mishlama Le-Yafo and Ahuzat Ha-Hof Company, was directed by E. Haddad,
with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), Y.
Arbel and O. Segal (area supervision), J. Marcus (area supervision and
preliminary inspections), A. Glick (preliminary inspections and weapons), L.
Talmi and D. Golan (preliminary inspections), N. Shalom (volunteering), A.
Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), B. Ajami
(safety), A. Peretz (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), V. Eshed and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology), B. Ouahnouna (glass artifacts), P. Gendelman (Hellenistic
ceramics), G. Finkielsztejn (amphora identification), E.J. Stern (Crusader
ceramics), L. Rauchberger (tobacco pipes), C. Hersch (drawing), R. Kool
(numismatics) and M. Ajami. Eighth-grade pupils from the Maxim Levy School
in Lod and seventh-grade pupils from the Alumim School in Ramat Ha-Sharon
participated in the excavation, as part of the educational activities of the
IAA Central Region.
Kh. Burin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During December 2009-January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted
in the western part of Kh. Burin (Permit No. A-5797; map ref.
198658-72/690904-22), in the wake of a pit dug for a cellular antenna. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the 'Partner' Company, was directed by U. 'Ad (field
photography), with the assistance of T. de Vries (area supervision), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), the Sky
View Company (aerial photography), P. Gendelman and E.J. Stern (pottery
reading) and Z. Kanias.
Oron, Survey (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted southwest
of the Oron phosphate plant (License No. S-69/2008; map ref.
19265-379/52793-988), prior to mining. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rotem Empart
Company, Ltd., was carried out by E. Aladjem and S. Talis, with the
assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, ‘Zedekiah’s Cave’
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in 'Zedekiah's
Cave' (Permit No. A-6166; map ref. 22198-21/63210-20), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the East Jerusalem Development Company, was
directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of N. Nehana (administration),
V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), C. Amit (studio photography),
H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel and A. Berman
(numismatics).
‘Atlit, Salt Production Installations on the Carmel and Western Galilee
Coasts, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

During 2003-2007, an archaeological survey was conducted on the
'Atlit-Newe Yam coast, in the region of the Dor-Ha-Bonim Nature Reserve and
on the shore of the Western Galilee (Permit Nos. A-3817, A-4076; map ref.
192525-3628/725134-33864, 206855-10075/759740-74080). The survey, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Galili, with the
assistance of L. Barda (GPS) and B. Rosen (field photography and drafting).
Naḥal Boqeq, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During November 2012, a survey was conducted along Nahal Boqeq (License
No. S-382/2012; map ref. 233217-4278/567265-752) prior to completing a
rehabilitation project of the stream. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Nature and Parks
Authority, was performed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Yif‘at
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

Duiring July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the entrance
to the regional school at Qibbuz Yif'at in the Jezreel Valley (Permit No.
A-6569; map ref. 221443-93/731088-154), prior to enlarging a bus station.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jezreel Regional Council, was directed by E. Amos (field
photography), with the assistance of K. Covello-Paran (consultation), Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration) and laborers from Zarzir.
Ẓippori (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2009, a trial excavation was conducted
southeast of the Zippori antiquities site (Permit No. A-5739; map ref.
224522-757/738004-822), prior to widening Road 79. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by F. Abu Zedan and A.
Yaroshevits (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting),
H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and L. Zeiger (flint drawings).
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During October 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in Qibbuz Sedot
Yam, east of ancient Caesarea (Permit No. A-4011*; map ref. NIG
19040–55/71105–20; OIG 14040–55/21105–20). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by Qibbuz Sedot Yam, was directed by K.
Sa‘id, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), Y. Porath (scientific
guidance), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Ṭirat Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

Excavating a lot in Tirat Yehuda (en-Nebi Kifl; 10 × 10 m; Permit No.
A-2998*; map ref. NIG 19340–95/65783–90; OIG 14340–95/15783–90) exposed a
rounded rock (c. 0.5 × 1.5 m) and a few tiny worn potsherds.
Tel ‘Eran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg Emanuel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During August–September 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel
‘Eran, south of Qibbuz Regavim (Permit No. A-3624; map ref. NIG
202405/713606; OIG 152405/213606), following the discovery of ancient
remains while working on the Cross Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross Israel Highway Ltd.,
was conducted by Y. Dagan and E. Eisenberg (photography), with the
assistance of S. Ya‘aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(Surveying) and Z. Horowitz. Laborers from Or ’Akiva and Umm el-Fahm
participated in the excavation.
Tell Qasile
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayalon Etan
Published: December 2024

During April and June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted west of
Tell Qasile on the grounds of the Eretz Israel Museum (Permit No. A-3408*;
map ref. NIG 18065–70/66763–7; OIG 13065–70/16763–7), following the
discovery of remains during the course of development work. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and the Eretz Israel Museum, was
directed by E. Ayalon, with the assistance of Z. Eisenstark, L.
Fedrol-Kavitkovsky (photography), R. Mishayev (drafting, drawing of finds),
R. Badhi and E. Ayash.
Mazor (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted during October 2000 and two seasons of
excavation were carried out during January and May 2001 at Mazor (West), c.
180 m west of the mausoleum and east of the hill where a Muslim cemetery is
located (Permit Nos. A-3321, A-3364; map ref. NIG 194866/661586; OIG
144866/161586), in the wake of work on the Cross Israel Highway. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by I.
Milevski, with the assistance of I. Rahamim, E. Lavi and R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), D. Sklar and Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), R. Lupu (pottery reading) and C. Hersch (pottery
drawing). Laborers of Project 500, from Rahat and Umm el-Fahm, participated
in the excavation.
Naḥal ḥava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu
Published: December 2024

During March 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted next to Mizpe Ramon
(Permit No. A-3866*; map ref. NIG 18230/50470; OIG 13230/00470), prior to
preparing the area for use as a disposal site for solid waste. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mizpe
Ramon Local Council, was directed by Y. Lender, assisted by S. Gal
(surveying and drafting).
Tel Aviv, Ramat Ha-Ḥayyal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

In March 2000 a trial excavation was conducted in the northern part of
Raoul Walenberg Street, in Ramat Ha -Hayyal (A-3220*; map ref. NIG
18446/66826; OIG 13446/16826) after damage was caused to antiquities while
digging a trench for the placement of cables. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tevel Company, was directed by
K. Sa'id, assisted by M. Ajami and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Elon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During December 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Elon Site 2, c.
500 m north of Qibbuz Elon (Permit No. A- 4051*; map ref. NIG 2209/7751; OIG
1709/2751). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by N. Getzov (photography and pottery drawing), assisted by Y.
Ya‘aqoby (administration).
Jerusalem, French Hill
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During January 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted on the French
Hill in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3802*; map ref. NIG 22260/63470; OIG
17260/13470), following the exposure of antiquities prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Samud Company, was directed by D. Weiss, with the assistance of V. Pirsky
and T. Kornfeld (surveying), R. Abu Halaf (administration), C. Amit
(photography) and I. Lidsky (pottery drawing).
Kafr Qari‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahamid Khaled
Published: December 2024

During January 2001, artifacts were discovered during an antiquities
inspection of infrastructure work in the ancient core of Kafr Qari‘ (map
ref. NIG 205423–59/712280–44; OIG 155423–59/212280–44). The finds were
collected by H. Mahamid, assisted by P. Gendelman (dating) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

During January 2001 a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
Zarnuqa in the Qiryat Moshe neighborhood of Rehovot (Permit No. A-3363*; map
ref. NIG 180131-44/642918-3125; OIG 130131-44/142918-3125), following the
discovery of ancient remains during the installation of a transformer
station. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Electric Company, was directed by M. Ajami, with the assistance of Y.
Dangor (administration), T. Sagiv (photography), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and E. Yannai and M. Avissar
(pottery).
Makabim, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During October 2003 a development survey was conducted at Giv'at Broshim
in Makabim (Permit No. A-3999*; map ref. NIG 2026-30/6433-8; OIG
1526-30/1433-8), prior to expanding the settlement. The survey, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Masarwa and L. Barda.
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

An excavation was conducted in October 1999 on Hill ‘B’ in Modi‘in
(A-3128*; map ref. NIG 20155/64500; OIG 15155/14500; ESI 20) prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Modi‘in Local Council, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of A. Abu Garbiya (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), E.
Belashov (drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and I. Carmi and E. Buarto (14C
analysis).
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2007
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2007, the eighteenth season of excavations was
conducted at Hazor (License No. G-23/2007). The 'Selz Foundation Excavations
at Hazor in Memory of Yigael Yadin' were carried out in the Hazor National
Park on behalf of the Hebrew University and with the assistance of the
Israel Exploration Society. The expedition was headed by A. Ben-Tor and
included V. Euvrutis (supervision Area A-2/3), assisted by D. Wineblatt, S.
Zuckerman (supervision Area M), assisted by S. Bachar and R. Lavie, D.
Porotzky and V. Pirsky (surveying), O. Cohen (conservation), assisted by I.
Strand, M. Cimadevilla (photography), D. Sandhouse (office and finds
registration) and S. Yadid (administration). A group of students from the
Southern Adventist University in the United States (led by M. Hazel)
participated in the excavation, as well as volunteers from the United
States, Canada, Europe and students of archaeology from the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem.
Enot Nisanit (Ha-Yogev Junction)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southeastern fringes of the ‘Enot Nisanit site (‘Uyun al-Mansi; Permit No.
A-4003*; map ref. 21741/72229; OIG 16741/22229), after antiquities were
damaged during the installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Meqorot company, was
directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of A. Dadush (administration), V.
Pirsky (surveying), R. Getzov (GPS), D. Avshalom-Gorni (ceramics) and H.
Tahan (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Golda Meir Way
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During February 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
western slopes of Golda Meir Way (Permit No. A-4373*; map ref. NIG
220500/613415; OIG 170500/113415). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Moriya Company, was directed by A.
Eirikh-Rose (photography), assisted by T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting).
Tell Qasile
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

During August, September and November 2002, a salvage excavation was
conducted c. 500 m west of Tell Qasile (Permit No. A-3723*; map ref. NIG
19037-9/66765-9; OIG 13037-9/16765-9), prior to construction work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Glick, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), D. Porotzky
(surveying), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(drawing) and E. Yannai and R. Kletter (scientific advice).
Tel Shimron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel
Shimron (Permit No. A-4284; map ref. NIG 21965-90/73415-65; OIG
16965-90/23415-65), prior to putting up electric poles along the Bet
Zarzir-Nahalal Junction road. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Electric Company, was directed by N. Feig,
with the assistance of L. Porat (area supervision), H. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying) and H. Smithline
(photography).
Har Ḥiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During January 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted next to the Movil
Junction along Highway 77, on the northern slope of Har Hiya (Permit No.
A-4070*; map ref. NIG 2241–53/7410–20; OIG 1741–53/2410–20; Fig. 1), prior
to widening the road. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Department of Public Works (North), was directed by L.
Porat, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (surveying and drafting ), D. Syon
(numismatics), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Alexandre
(pottery consultation) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Akko, Tel ‘Akko (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During November-December, 2006 and January and March 2007 a trial
excavation was conducted north of Tel 'Akko (Permit Nos. A-4932, A-5091; map
ref. 208177-91/759014-31), prior to widening the railway tracks. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Abu Hamid and H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of L. Porat (area
supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), H. Tahan (drawing), T. Sagiv and H. Smithline (photography), D.
Syon (metal detection and numismatics), N. Getzov and M. Hartal (scientific
guidance) and G. Finkielsztejn (consultation).
Miẓpe ‘Ezuz, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Mizpe 'Ezuz near the western border of Israel with Egypt (License No.
S-55/2008; map ref. 14960/52270), prior to the expansion of the community to
the east and northeast toward Nahal 'Ezuz. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Housing and Construction, was performed by T. Erickson-Gini (field
photography).
Tiberias, The Berenice Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Tiberias (Permit No. A-6122; map ref. 251555-71/741053-2009; Fig. 1) along
the route of the saltwater carrier, east of the Barco Archaeological Park
parking lot and west of Road 90, opposite the Holiday Inn Hotel. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Mekorot Company, was directed by G. Cinnamon, with the
assistance of W. Atrash (archaeological consultation), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from Tiberias and Nazareth.