bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jerusalem, Ben Hinnom Valley
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Ben Hinnom Valley (Permit No. A-4891; map ref. 221566-667/630762-880), prior
to widening of Gey Ben Hinnom (Ben Hinnom Valley) Street. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
East Jerusalem Development Company, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld and V. Essman
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), B. Touri (field
assistance), L. Barda and D. Levy (GPS measurements), V. Raisa
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Kadita, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2007, an archaeological survey was conducted in
the settlement of Kadita (Permit No. A-5241; map ref. 2430-42/7676-81; Fig.
1) prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ya'ad Architectural Company, was
directed by Y. Stepansky, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS), D.
Avshalom-Gorni and H. Bron (administration and inspection), A. Mishler
(local resident) and M. Cohen (information from previous surveys). In
December 2012, an archaeological survey was conducted north of the Har Kotar
antiquities site (Kadita) and the new settlement of Kadita (License No.
S-383/2012; map ref. 2437-43/7680-8; Fig. 2) prior to development. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by Y. Stepansky, with the
assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS), D. Avshalom-Gorni and A. Berger
(administration and inspection). The Jewish National Fund is planning to
rehabilitate and renew the cultivation of a plot in the survey area (Fig.
2). The area around the plot was also surveyed for antiquities that would be
integrated into the project for tourism purposes.
Ḥorbat Migdal Afeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In January 2013, a trial excavation was conducted on the northern
fringes of Horbat Migdal Afeq (Permit No. A-6688; map ref.
196030-276/665418-56), after antiquities were damaged during the
installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was directed by A.S. Tendler, with the assistance of E. Bachar
and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), H. Torgë and P. Gendelman (ceramics) and M.
Shuiskaya (artifacts drawing).
Yafo, Yefet Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sivan Dorit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vunsh Reuven
Published: December 2024

In December 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in a well at 4-6
Yefet Street in Yafo (License No. B-394/2012; map ref. 177082-96/662453-64).
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of Tel
Aviv University, was directed by O. Tal and R. Vunsh, with the assistance of
Y. Melzer (Survey of Israel), Y. Arbel, Y. Baram, D. Barkan, Y. Drey, Y.
Levy, I. Milevski, M. Ajami and L. Rauchberger.
Ḥorbat Kosher
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Horbat
Kosher antiquities site (Permit No. A-6706; map ref. 213244-311/743955-4009;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a reservoir. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed by M. Hater, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), P.
Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), K. Sa'id and L.
Talmi.
Haifa, Romema
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

In November 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Horbat Rosh
Mayim, at 49 Palmach Street in the Romema neighborhood of Haifa (Permit No.
A-6652; map ref. 200194-229/743798-827), prior to construction activity. The
excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Haifa municipality, was directed by A. Massarwa (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany (advisor), P. Gendelman (ceramics)
and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Castra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on the grounds of the
Haifa youth hostel (Permit No. A-6552; map ref. 197348-519/744363-514; Fig.
1), after ancient remains were discovered during an inspection prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Youth Hostel Association, was directed
by E. Oren, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration),
R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), C.
Ben-Ari (GPS), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Modi‘in, Tombs of the Maccabees (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In July and August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi'im,
within the compound of the Tombs of the Maccabees (Southeast; Permit No.
A-5484; map ref. 20000/64698) prior to construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquties Authority and financed by the Modi'in municipality,
was directed by Mordechai Haiman (field photography), with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration) adn M. Kunin (surveying and drafting).
Tel Sheva‘, Neighborhood 36
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Neighborhood 36 in Tel Sheva (Permit No. A-3819; map ref. NIG
1840-60/5720-30; OIG 1340-60/0720-30), prior to development. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel
Land Administration, was directed by Y. Abadi, with the assistance of H.
Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv and M.
Salzberger (field photography) and N. Zak (drafting).
Nahal Yattir, Yattir Interchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, an excavation was conducted at Yattir Interchange (Permit
No. A-6865; map ref. 194216-391/575967-6269; Fig. 1), prior to the widening
of Highway 31. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel National Roads Company,
Ltd., was directed by D. Varga (photography), with the assistance of Y.
Al-'Amor (administration) and M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting).
Jerusalem, the Lower Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In January 2013, an excavation was conducted on a slope descending
south from Ramat Rahel, along the Lower Aqueduct leading to Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6679; map ref. Area A 22078/62678, map ref. Area B
22054/62697), prior to the installation of a treated waste-water pipeline.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Gihon Company, was directed by Y. Billig, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Kornfeld
(drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. el-'Amlah (metal detection),
C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and
G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During December 2003 and January 2004 a trial excavation was conducted
300 m south of the White Mosque in Ramla (Permit No. A-4066*; map ref. NIG
18730-45/64783-90; OIG 13730-45/14783-90), prior to enlarging a school. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Torge, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography),
N. Zak (drafting), M. Avissar (ceramics consultation) and M. Shuiskaya
(drawing of artifacts).
Ḥorbat Batra – Yehudiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted in the
area of Horbat Batra (Permit No. A-4335*; map ref. NIG 26345-80/7566-79; OIG
21345-80/2566-79), prior to enlarging the orchard area. The survey, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Qibbuz Merom Golan,
was directed by O. Zingboym and A. Shapiro.
Ramla, Bialik Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

During October and December 2003, salvage excavations were conducted on
Bialik Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-4016*; map ref. NIG 187755-75/64750-75;
OIG 137755-75/14750-75), prior to the installation of a sewer line. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by
the Ramla Municipality, was directed by G. Parnos, with the assistance of Y.
Dangor and E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), I. Berin
(drafting), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Hersch (drawing of
artifacts) and A. Berman (numismatics).
Khirbat Beit ‘Anava (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat Beit
'Anava (West; Permit No. A-4804*; map ref. NIG 194394/614520, OIG
144394/114520), after ancient remains were exposed in soundings conducted
along the route of Highway 431 and Ramp 200. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and with the financial support of the Department
of Public Works, was directed by L. Rauchberger, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), B. Ajami (safety), C. Amit (studio photography), E.C.M. van
den Brink (pottery reading) and D.T. Ariel and A. Berman (numismatics).
Additional assistance was rendered by A. Re'em, T. Kanias, R. Lupu and Y.
Elisha (Central District), M. Peilstöker , R. Kletter, J. Ben
Michael (Antiquities Authority) and O. Abadi.
Gush Halav
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

In December 2006 a trial excavation was conducted at Gush Halav (Permit
No. A-4976; map ref. NIG 2420/7702; OIG 1920/2702), prior to the
construction of a retaining wall for the cemetery in the southeastern part
of the tell. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and with
the financial backing of the local council, was directed by M. Hartal, with
the participation of Y. Yaakoby (administration) and A. Shapira (surveying).
Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

During July-September 2005 excavations were conducted in Yehud (Permit
No. A-4533*; map ref. NIG 18992-19000/65995-66000; OIG
13992-14000/15995-16000). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Maslavi Construction Company, was
directed by I. Milevski, with the participation of E. Bachar and Y. Ohayon
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), C. Hersch
(pottery and glass drawing), O. Marder (flint implements), L. Zeiger (flint
drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass), L. Horwitz and H. Mienis (archaeozoology),
Y. Nagar (anthropology), A. Re'em, T. Kanias and A. Dekel (Central Region).
Ẓur Natan, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

The c. 400 dunam surveyed area (License No. G-36/2000*; map ref. NIG
2004–8/6827–9; OIG 1504–8/1827–9) contained a hewn reservoir (2 × 3 m), two
winepresses, vats and hewn cupmarks, stone clearance heaps and terraces. The
large basin (yam; diam. c. 2 m) of an oil press was discerned, as well as
another yam that was not completely hewn.
Me‘arot Deruzim (Aqueduct to Tel Ḥaẓor)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During May 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along a section of
the aqueduct to Tel Hazor, within the precincts of Me'arot Deruzim (Permit
No. A-3904*; map ref. NIG 2526/7692; OIG 2026/2692), prior to paving the Tel
Hazor bypass road. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by M.
Abu Ayyub and Y. Stepansky (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying
and drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, a trial excavation was conducted at Et-Taiyiba
(Permit No. A-3546; map ref. NIG 24220/72340; OIG 19220/22340), in the wake
of discovering ancient remains while digging a sewer trench. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Gilboa Regional Council, was directed by K. Covello-Paran, with the
assistance of A. Mokary (field supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), E.J. Stern (pottery analysis), H. Tahan (drawing) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass analysis).
Har Dalton
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted near Moshav
Dalton in the Upper Galilee (Permit No. A-4810*; map ref. NIG
246628-84/769858-940; OIG 196628-84/269858-940), prior to the construction
of a communications antenna. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the Pelephone
Company, was directed by H. Smithline (photography), with the assistance of
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS) and E. Belashov
(drafting).
Ḥorbat Anusha, Development Survey in the Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During August 2000 a development survey was conducted by M. Haiman and
L. Barda in the Rantis-Qula area (License No. G-109/2000*; map ref. NIG
1975-2000/6616-80; OIG 1475-500/1616-80), on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority.
Tel Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During May 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in two lots (242,
255) in Neighborhood 36 of Tel Sheva' (Permit No. A-3819*; map ref. NIG
1840-60/5720-30; OIG 1340-60/0720-30). Previous excavations in the
neighborhood included more than forty lots in 1993 (Permit No. A-2062) and
eleven lots in 2003 (HA-ESI 120). The excavation, carried out on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel Land
Administration, was directed by Y. Haimi (photography), with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting) and I. Lidski (drawing).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During March 2006 a salvage excavation was conducted in Area C at the
Mazliah antiquities site (Ramla South; permit No. A-4739; map ref. NIG
187396-407/647014-27; OIG 137396-407/147014-27), to examine a water cistern,
whose excavation was not completed. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Gorzalczany (photography), with
the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying) and A. Onn.
Bareqet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Tel
Bareqet (Permit No. A-4701*; map ref. NIG 195799-881/658710-93; OIG
145799-881/158710-93), prior to widening Highway 444. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the A.
Bouton Road Construction and Development Company, Ltd., was directed by Y.
Elisha, with the assistance of E. Bechar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography).
Yafo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, D. Schlezinger reported finding an ancient anchor
on the Yafo escarpment, next to the water line, following development work
that had been conducted in preparation of a park. The anchor was documented
by Y. Arbel and L. Rauchberger on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, with the assistance of T. Shaham of the Jaffa Antiquities Museum,
and A. Ben Ezra.
Jerusalem, Ḥorbat Teliliya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramot
Alon neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4943*; map ref. NIG
21900/63565; OIG 16900/13565), prior to construction. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Shikun 'Ovdim Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Nagar, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), I. Berin (final plans), R. Bar-Natan (pottery
reading) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Bet She’an (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted in southeast
Bet She'an (Permit No. A-3928; map ref. NIG 24765/71085; OIG 19765/21085),
in the wake of exposing antiquities while preparing for construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Tepper, with the assistance of A. Dadush (administration), V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), R. Getzov and B. Hana (GPS), H. Smithline (studio
photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D. Avshalom-Gorni
(ceramics), H. Tahan (drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D. Syon
(numismatics).
Yafo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During March 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted on Rabbi Pinhas
Street in Yafo (Jaffa; Permit No. A-4751*; map ref. NIG 177006-22/662222-41;
OIG 127006-22/162222-41), prior to construction. The excavation, carried out
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Batē Gan
Le-Haskara-Land and Loan Company, was directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the
assistance of E. Bechar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), M. Cohen
and M. Bransphiz (preliminary examinations), M. Peilstöker, Y.
Arbel, D. Barkan and M. Ajami.
Jerusalem, Khirbat Ka‘kul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Khirbat
Ka'kul (Permit No. A-4580*; map ref. NIG 22350-3/63571-6; OIG
17350-3/13571-6), along the route of the separation fence. 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 T.
Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E. Belashov (drafting)
and Y. Rapuano (pottery reading). A preliminary survey was conducted by G.
Solimany and L. Barda prior to the excavation.
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2005, a trial excavation was conducted at Balfour
Street in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-4519; map ref. NIG 2088/7677; OIG
1588/2677), prior to construction. The excavation, carried out on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Qoral Bonē Ha-Galil
Company, was directed by N. Getzov (photography) and Y. Lerer, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), P. Fartosh and D. Gahali (aerial photography, Sky
Balloons), A. Shapiro (GPS), D. Syon (metal detection), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), B. Brandl (preliminary
examination of a scarab and a situla) and R. Frankel (scientific
consultation).
Evlayim (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During January, June and July 2003 a trial excavation was conducted in
the ancient section of 'Ibillin (Permit Nos. A-3799, A-3920; map ref. NIG
21836-7/74747-8; OIG 16836-7/24747-8), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Modi‘in, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During June 2000 a development survey was conducted in Modi‘in (‘Mitham
Buchman’; License No. G-96/2000*; map ref.  NIG 1998–2008/6432–8; OIG
1498–508/1432–8).
Kinneret, the Berenice Aqueduct to Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2008, a small-scale salvage excavation was
conducted in a private building plot, located on the mid-slope between the
houses of the Moshava Kinneret (Permit No. A-5387*; map ref. NIG
25315/73655; OIG 18315/23655). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying), H. Smithline
(field photography) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Khirbat ‘Amuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Amuda
(Permit No. A-4578*; map ref. NIG 163536/612795; OIG 113536/112795), along
the route of a gas pipe line. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and with financial support of the Israel Natural Gas-Line Company,
was directed by P. Nahshoni, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), Y. Israel, D. Varga, Y. Huster and O. Feder, C. Amit
(studio photography), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), R. Kletter (bronze weight identification), as well as
laborers from Ashqelon.
Tel Afeq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2006, an excavation was conducted at Tel
Afeq-Antipatris (Permit No. A-4761*; map ref. NIG 193596-672/667626-993; OIG
143596-672/167626-993), during the course of development work in the
national park. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Nature and National Parks
Authority, was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), R.
Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics), C. Amit (coin photography), D. Weinberger, A. Re'em
and M. Peilstöker (the Central district of the IAA) and T. Tsuk and
A. David (Nature and National Parks Authority).
Midrakh ‘Oz, Khirbat el-Khishash
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ktalav Inbar
Published: December 2024

In September-December 2006 a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el Khishash, north of Midrakh 'Oz, in an area slated for the construction of
a residential neighborhood (Permit No. A-4905; map ref. NIG 2150-4/7228-34;
OIG 1650-4/2228-34), following a development survey that was conducted by Y.
Tepper. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority with the financial support of the Megiddo Regional Council, was
directed by N. Getzov, Y. Tepper and I. Ktalav, with the participation of S.
Golan, F. Abu Zeidan, W. Atrash, A. Shapira and B. Hana (area supervision),
Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), F. Fartush (aerial photography), A. Grishna (finds
registration), L. Porat (processing of finds) and Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology).
Sha‘alvim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

In August 2006 a trial excavation was conducted in the western part of
Qibbuz Sha'alvim (Permit No. A-4879*; map ref. NIG 198117-397/641672-2146,
OIG 148117-397/141672-2146), in an area slated for expansion. Ancient
agricultural installations were revealed in a previous survey and soundings.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and with the
financial backing of the qibbuz, was directed by Y. Arbel, with the
participation of L. Talmi (area supervision), E. Bachar (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), H. Khalaily (lithics), L. Zeiger (flint drawing), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and P. Gendelman (pottery reading).
Ḥorbat Batra, Spur Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During May 2006 a survey was performed along Batra Spur (Permit No.
A-4806*; map ref. NIG 26170-270/75630-700; OIG 21170-270/25630-700), prior
to enlarging an orchard belonging to Moshav Ramat Magshimim. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, with the financial
support of the moshav, was conducted by O. Zingboym, assisted by A. Shapiro.
Jerusalem, the Ẓahal Square
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During January 2004, a trial excavation was conducted in the Zahal
Square in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4081*; map ref. NIG 2214/6318; OIG
1714/1318; Fig. 1), prior to the installation of a water pipe. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Nagar, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), R. Bar-Natan (pottery reading) and A. Pikovsky (drawing).
Kefar Menaḥem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During July 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kefar Menahem
(Permit No. A-4524*; map ref. NIG 18305-40/62740-70; OIG 13305-40/12740-70),
as a result of work that included the widening of the railroad track to
Be'er Sheva' and the paving of Highway 6. The excavation, carried out on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Cross-Israel
Highway Company and Israel Railways, was directed by O. Barzilay, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
O. Ackermann (geomorphology), L. Zeiger (flint drawing), O. Marder, A.
Malinsky-Buller, D. Varga and Y. Israel.
Sandala
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During February 2004, an excavation was conducted in the village of
Sandala (Permit No. A-4118*; map ref. NIG 2300-10/7140-50; OIG
1800-10/2140-50), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary, with the
participation of laborers provided by the contractor.
Khirbat Hermas
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eliaz Chen
Published: December 2024

During November 2000 an oil press weight was discovered near Khirbat
Hermas (map ref. NIG 1804/6449; OIG 1304/1449), alongside the Rehovot–Yavne
road, while cleaning the area prior to development work. The stone was
documented by C. Eliaz, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority. The
cylindrical-shaped weight (diam. 1 m, height 1.3 m) was hewn out of hard
limestone. It was not found in situ, but probably belonged to an oil press
in the vicinity, possibly at Kh. Hermas.
Kafr Miṣr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During January 2004, an excavation was conducted in Kafr Misr (Permit
No. A-4091*; map ref. NIG 2390-400/7270-80; OIG 1890-900/2270-80), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of laborers provided by the
contractor.
Jerusalem, Augusta Victoria Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Touri Bilal
Published: December 2024

In October 2006, a survey was conducted within the Augusta Victoria
compound (Permit No. A-4915*; map ref. NIG 63245-95/22330-90; OIG
13245-95/17330-90), prior to construction. The survey, carried out on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the World Lutheran
Federation, was performed by Z. 'Adawi, B. Touri and L. Barda (GPS).
Khirbat Burnaṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Burnat, east of Shoham and Tel Bareket (Permit No. A-3991; map ref. NIG
196105-605/657305-735, OIG 146105-605/157305-735), in preparation for an
extensive salvage excavation (A-4188) as part of the expansion of the
Modi'in Industrial Zone. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the Industrial Buildings Corporation,
was directed by H. Torge and P. Gendelman, with the participation of T.
Kanias and Y. Arbel (area supervision, probe trenches and antiquities
inspection), E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), L. Yihye (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), O. Marder (flint
implements), M. Shuiskaya (drawings) and N. Zak (drafting).
Yattir Forest (C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, an excavation was conducted in the Yattir Forest
(Permit No. A-4512*; map ref. NIG 1993/5846, OIG 1493/0846), prior to the
construction of the separation fence. The excavation, carried out on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by M. Haiman (photography), with the assistance of A. Freiberg
(area supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting).
Yattir Forest (D)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, an excavation was conducted in the Yattir Forest
(Permit No. A-4509*; map ref. NIG 1995/5850, OIG 1495/0850), prior to the
construction of the separation fence. The excavation, carried out on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by M. Haiman (photography), with the assistance of A. Freiberg
(area supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting).
Lavi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During September 2000 a metal dagger was discovered in the southeastern
corner of the cemetery at Qibbuz Lavi (map ref. NIG 24080/74350; OIG
19080/24350), while a grave was dug. The dagger was found by M. Gold and was
documented, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, by Y. Stepansky,
assisted by H. Tahan (drawing).
El-Rom (Southwest), Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2008, a survey preceding development was conducted
southwest of Qibbuz El-Rom in the Golan Heights (Permit No. A-5041*; map
ref. NIG 2705-25/7841-70; OIG 2205-25/2841-70), prior to the construction of
a water reservoir. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was carried out by O. Zingboym (photography). The survey map was
prepared with the aid of a GIS system of the Golan Regional Council.
Haifa, Bat Gallim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in the
Rambam Hospital compound, at Bat Gallim in Haifa (Permit No. A-4930*; map
ref. NIG 198843-903/748670-745; OIG 148843-903/248670-745), after
antiquities were discovered during probe trenching. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Rambam
Healthcare Campus, was directed by K. Sa'id, with the assistance of P.
Neuman (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman
(ceramic consultation), I. Reznikov (pottery drawing) and P. Spivak (flint
processing).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2005 a trial excavation was conducted followed in
September-October 2006 by a salvage excavation in the municipal park in
Tiberias (Permit No. A-4886; map ref. NIG 25082/74365; OIG 20082/24365),
prior to the construction of an underground car park. The excavations, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and with the financial support of
the Tiberias Economics Company, were directed by M. Hartal, with the
participation of E. Amos, A. Najjar and F. Abu Zeidan (area supervisors), Y.
Yaakoby (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirski (surveying), Y. Arnon
(pottery reading), D. Syon (numismatics) and the Sky Balloon Company (aerial
photography).
Tel Avel Bet Ma‘akha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 burial remains were discovered and documented at the
southeastern foot of Tel Avel Bet Ma'akha (map ref. NIG 25461/79558; OIG
20461/29558) while digging a trench for the placement of a water pipe by
Mekorot. The remains were recorded, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
by E. Damati and Y. Stepansky, assisted by H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2008
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2008, the nineteenth season of excavations was
conducted at Tel Hazor (License No. G-21/2008). The 'Selz Foundation
Excavations at Hazor, in Memory of Yigael Yadin', are undertaken in the
Hazor National Park on behalf of the Hebrew University, under the direction
of A. Ben-Tor and with the assistance of the Israel Exploration Society. The
expedition team included R. Lavie (supervision Area A-3), S. Zuckerman
(supervision Area M), S. Bechar (assistance in area supervision), D.
Porotzky and V. Pirsky (surveying), O. Cohen (conservation), assisted by I.
Strand, M. Cimadevilla (photography), A. Harosh (office supervision and
finds registration), S. Yadid (administration) and I. Strand (administrative
assistance). The expedition benefited from the assistance of the Antiqua
Foundation (Geneva Switzerland), the Edith and Reuben Hecht Fund, the Late
Reginald David Benjamin and Esme Benjamin of Perth, Western Australia and
other individual donors. Students and volunteers from several countries
participated in the excavation.
Sha‘ar Efrayim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Sigal
Published: December 2024

During May 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sha'ar Efrayim
(Permit No. 3895*; map ref. NIG 200321-89/687811-20; OIG
150321-89/187811-20), in a cave that was discovered while paving the
Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by S. Golan, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), M. Masarwa and K. Sari.
Ḥorbat Zanoaḥ, Development Survey in the Region
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During March-June 2003, a survey prior to development was conducted in
the region between Highway 10 and Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-3869*).
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by A.
Nagorsky, with the assistance of D. Weiss, H. Stark and L Barda (GPS).
Yafo, Giv‘at Aliya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, a well was recorded in the storeroom of a house
at No. 5 Yanush Korchak Street in the Giv'at Aliyah neighborhood of Yafo
(Jaffa), following a report submitted by Z. and A. Abukasis. The well was
documented by L. Rauchberger, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
with the assistance of D. Barkan.
Banias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During November 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Nabi
Khader in Banias (Permit No. A-4299*; map ref. NIG 26909/79492; OIG
21909/29492), in the wake of damage to antiquities caused when a road to
Nabi Khader was paved. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Druze religious council, was
directed by M. Hartal. The excavation was suspended after the route of the
road was altered to avoid further damage to the antiquities.
Tel Aviv, Ha-Qirya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

In May 2006 a salvage excavation was conducted in Tel Aviv, at the
corner of Petah Tiqwa Road and Hasmoneans Street (Permit No. A-4813*; map
ref. NIG 180112-18/664239-43; OIG 130112-18/164239-43; Fig. 1), after
remains of antiquities were discovered in a preliminary inspection of an
area slated for development as a public park. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and with the sponsorship of the Ahuzat Hof
Company, was directed by D. Barkan, with the assistance of R. Hayim (area
supervision), M. Ajami and P. Volinski (Tel Aviv region), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and
E. Bachar (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), T. Sagiv (photography), Y.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Barne'a neighborhood of Ashqelon (Area A-Permit No. A-3850: map ref. NIG
15993-6017/62175-90; OIG 10993-11017/12175-190; Area B-Permit No. A-3962:
map ref. NIG 1599-601/6218-22; OIG 1099-101/1218-220), as part of
infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority with the financial support of the Azorim Company, was directed by
Y. Haimi, with the participation of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (artifact drawing),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and G. Finkielsztejn (professional guidance).
Khirbat Dalhamiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Dalhamiya (Permit No. A-6686; map ref. 25379/72905), after antiquities were
damaged during the installation of a water pipeline. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Jordan Valley Water Association, was directed by W. Atrash and L. Porat,
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Cohen
(surveying and drafting), Y. Bibas (field photography), A. Shapiro (GPS), T.
Horowitz (scientific guidance), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and
laborers from Tiberias.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Be’er Halaf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Be'er Halaf
region, south of Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6849; map ref.
198993-9001/623597-605; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by I. Radashkovsky, with
the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), B. Touri (safety), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), S. Gendler and Y. Tzur (preparation of the
excavation area), A. Eirikh-Rose and P. Betzer (consultation) and D. Ben-Ami
(consultation and scientific guidance).
Eshta’ol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2007, salvage excavations were conducted at a
proto-historic site near Moshav Eshta'ol, adjacent to the northwestern side
of Highway 38 and southwest of the main entrance to the Moshav (Permit No.
A-5163; map ref. NIG 201075/631700; OIG 151075/131700), prior to the
widening of Highway 38. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Public Works bureau, was directed
by A. Golani, with the assistance of D. Storchan (area supervison), Y.
Ohion, Y. Lender and R. Abu-Halef (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), H.
Khalaily (flint processing), M. Birkenfeld (archaeological inspector) and A.
Nagorsky (district archeologist).
Jerusalem, ‘Emeq Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a trial excavation was conducted on Re'uven Street in the
Baqa'a neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6791; map ref.
220753-77/629606-28), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Di
Veroli-Siani Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by O. Barzilai, with
the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), H. Mechlin (preliminary
inspections), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), O. Crouvi (geology), L.
Zeiger (flint drawing) and A. Wiegmann and D. Levy (GPS).
El-Qubab
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on Highway
424 in the El-Qubab antiquities site near Moshav Kefar Bin Nun (Permit No.
A-5261; map ref. 195498-834/641285-571), prior to the construction of an
intersection at the entrance to the modern village. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by M. Haiman (field photography),
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and
N. Zak (drafting).
Hulda-—Nahshon Junction, Survey of the Fifth Water Pipeline to Jerusalem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kohn-Tavor Achia
Published: December 2024

In March 2007, a survey was conducted along the planned route of the
fifth water pipeline to Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5127; map ref.
18830-9200/63580-800). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Water Commission, was directed by
A. Kohn-Tavor.
Migdal Ha-‘Emeq (North), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

From February to April 2013, a survey was conducted north of Migdal
Ha-'Emeq (License No. S-400/2013; map ref. 221166-2925/732470-3413), prior
to development. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by Y. Tepper (photography), with the assistance of M. Peleg
(survey), A. Shapiro (survey, GPS), Y. Vardi and H. Khalaily (flint items),
K. Covello-Paran (ceramics) and E. Arie (consultation).
Naḥal Rimmonim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

From March to May 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at an
antiquities site located at Trig. Point S-596, northwest of Nahal Rimmonim
and the modern village of Zububa (Permit No. A-3847; map ref.
220950/717350), prior to the construction of the Israel/West Bank barrier
road along the southeastern fringes of the site. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry
of Defense, was directed by Y. Tepper (photography) and K. Covello-Paran,
with the assistance of N. Getzov, L. Porat (area supervision), A. Dadon
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), L. Porat (pottery
restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), H. Smithline (field and studio photography) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Za‘kuka (Ṣur Bahir)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Za'kuka,
south of the Sur Bahir neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6763; map
ref. 62630/22250), prior to private construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by E. Mashareh,
was directed by Z. ‛Adawi, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf
(administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), B. Dwyat (assistant excavation supervisor), D. Ben-Ami, E.
Eisenberg and A. De Groot (pottery reading) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
El-Jisr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ackermann Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Roskin Joel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Yair
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
El-Jisr (Permit No. A-6455; map ref. 176027-380/647985-8160), prior to the
installation of a pipeline leading to a desalination plant. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed by E. Jakoel (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), L. Rauchberger and
O. Segal (area supervision), H. Shiff, A. Glick, D. Golan, Y. Marmelstein
(preliminary inspections), A. Hajian (surveying), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot
(GPS), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), H. Sari (pottery restoration), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak
(drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), A. Weiss (archaeobotany), O.
Ackerman, Y. Roskin, Y. Sapir (geomorphology) and E. Ayalon, A. Gorzalczany,
U. 'Ad and M. Fischer (scientific guidance). Additional assistance was
provided by M. Ajami, F. Volynsky and Y. Agmon.