bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tel Kinrot, Kinneret Regional Project
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Münger Stefan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Pakkala Juha ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zangenberg Jürgen
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, the Kinneret Regional Project conducted excavations
at Tel Kinrot and Horbat Kur (License Nos. G-11/2008, G-45/2008, S-4/2008;
Tel Kinrot map ref. NIG 250810/752848; OIG 200810/252848; H.Kur map ref. NIG
250510/754452; OIG 200510/254452). The excavations, on behalf of the
Universities of Bern, Helsinki, Leiden and Mainz, were mainly sponsored by
the participating universities and by several foundations, namely the UniBe
Science Foundation (Bern, Switzerland), the Leiden University Funds (Leiden,
The Netherlands), the Schröter-Stiftung (Neustadt, Germany) and the
German Society for the Exploration of Palestine. The excavations, organized
by the Kinneret Regional Project, were headed by the co-directors of the
project, S. Münger, J. Pakkala and J. Zangenberg. The team members
at Horbat Kur were L. Petit (co-field director; area supervision), R. Bonnie
(area supervision), M. van der Enden (survey co-director; photography), G.
Besuijen (registration), D. Lechner and N. Schmidt (surveying;
three-dimensional modelling), SkyView Photography Ltd. (aerial photography)
and P. Wyssmann (numismatics). The team members at Tel Kinrot were K.
Saarelainen (area supervision), D. Vos and I. Thomsen (field assistants), I.
Müller (registration), D. Lechner and N. Schmidt (surveying;
three-dimensional modelling), B. Schöneweiß-Mehring
(architecture), T. Tynjä (ceramic analysis), I. Gutman (pottery
restoration), M. Range and C. Lennert (drawing of finds), M. Klee
(paleobotany), G. Bar-Oz (paleozoology, assited by I. Thomsen), K. Maman
(conservation) and W. Zwickel (project coordination and landscape
archaeology). The Kinneret Regional Project wishes to thank Y. Shivtiel, U.
Leibner and Y. Stepanski for their invaluable support of the work at Horbat
Kur, as well as the Nature and National Parks Authority, especially A.
Redvany, for maintaining the conserved architecture at Tel Kinrot.
Khirbat eṭ-Ṭira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillel Gili
Published: December 2024

During September 2003, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat
et-Tira, within the precincts of Moshav Bareqet (Permit No. A-4007; map ref.
NIG 194730/658699; OIG 144730/158699), prior to the construction of an
industrial zone. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Moshav Bareqet, was directed by G.
Hillel, with the assistance of Y. Dangor (administration), V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and Y. Porath (plaster
identification).
Naḥal ‘Adasha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in ancient farming
areas along Nahal 'Adasha (Permit No. A-4845; map ref. NIG 21500/58535; OIG
16500/08535), following the planned construction route of the separation
fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by M.
Haiman, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying).
Ramla, Yehoshu‘a Ben-Nun Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at 3
Yehoshu'a Ben-Nun Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-4914; map ref. NIG
187657-78/648015-40; OIG 137657-78/148015-40), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by H. Danaf, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of
E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Lupu
(preliminary probes), L. Belashov (drafting), N. Katsnelston (glass) and C.
Hersch (pottery and glass drawing).
Khirbat el-Keikh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During May, July and August 2003, trial and salvage excavations were
conducted at Khirbat el-Keikh (Permit No. A-3902; map ref. NIG
19953-54/62429-30; OIG 149453-54/12329-30), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), A. Pikovsky (drawing), G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and A.
Nagorsky.
Khirbat en-Nusrani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During October 2004, an excavation was conducted next to Khirbat
en-Nusrani (Permit No. A-4256; map ref. NIG 19120-378/59652-900; OIG
14120-378/09652-900), along the route slated for the construction of the
separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by M. Haiman (photography), with the assistance of N.S. Paran, S.
Talis and I. Peretz (area supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Be’er Sheva‘, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendler Semyon
Published: December 2024

During July 2006 a survey prior to development was conducted at Ketef
Be'er Sheva', the Negev Brigade Junction and Ketef Betarim (Permit No.
A-4866; map ref. NIG 1838-62/5740-80; OIG 1338-62/0740-80). The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Jewish National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem and S. Gendler, with the
assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Naḥal Tanninim Dam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During June 2001-August 2002 excavations were conducted at the Nahal
Tanninim dam near Qibbuz Ma'agan Mikha'el (A-3356, A-3471; map ref. NIG
1918-26/7166-74; OIG 1418-26/2166-74; HA-ESI 114), prior to conservation
work at the site and its preparation for public visits. The excavations were
directed by A.S. Sa'id and U. 'Ad on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, in
cooperation with the Nature Reserves and National Parks Authority and funded
by the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and the Carmel Drainage Authority.
Assisting in the excavation were S. Ya'akov-Jam (administration) V. Essman,
V. Pirsky, T. Kornfeld, A. Hajian and A. Amara (surveying and drafting), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), T. Sagiv (photography), Y. Drey
(technological assistance) and also Y. Porath, D. Barshad, Y. Peleg and D.
Amit. The conservation work was carried out under the direction of Y. Merom
and was supervised by A. Sabah and Y. Sa'ad.
Ḥorbat Rosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sonntag Flavia
Published: December 2024

During June–August 2001 the ancient cemetery of Laqiya was exposed
(Permit No. A-3392*; map ref. NIG 18800–10/58135–60; OIG 13800–10/08135–60)
prior to construction and after its discovery during mechanical trenching
that were conducted by F. Sonntag in 1996. The work, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Beduin Administration and the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by F. Sonntag and N.S.
Paran, with the assistance of A. Hajian and V. Essman (surveying) and Y.Y.
Baumgarten (counseling).
Tel Shiqmona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

During December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Shiqmona
(Permit No. A-5315; map ref. NIG 19631-5/74786-90; OIG 14631-5/24786-90),
after ancient remains were damaged during development work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute, was directed
by A.a.S. Sa'id, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), M.
Saltzberger (studio photography), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), P.
Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Modi‘in, Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lakichevic Tamar
Published: December 2024

During February 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the Buchman
compound (South), in Modi'in (Permit No. A-5045; map ref. NIG 200676/643788;
OIG 150676/143788), following the exposure of a cave. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by T. Lakichevic, with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and N. Zak
(surveying and drafting), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), M. Peilstöcker, A.
Re'em, R. Lupu, T. Kanias, A. Gorzalczany and Y. Elisha (IAA Central
Region).
Devira Forest, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendler Semyon
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a survey was conducted in the Devira Forest (Permit
No. A- 4865; map ref. NIG 18620-85/59110-55; OIG 13620-85/09110-55), prior
to ground preparation work. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish National Fund, was
conducted by E. Aladjem and S. Gendler, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Ḥaluẓit, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During April 2006, an archaeological survey was conducted in an area
scheduled for the establishment of the Halutsit 1 and 4, Shelomit and
'Atsmona settlements (Permit No. A-4770; map ref. NIG 1328-70/5592-640; OIG
0828-70/0592-640), prior to preparing the area for cultivation. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was conducted by E. Aladjem and P. Nahshoni, with
the assistance of S. Gendler, I. Peretz and O. Feder (surveyors), C. Amit
(studio photography) and C. Hersch (drawing).
Suḥmata, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During January 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted at the
site of Suhmata, along the western fringes of Giv'at Zuri'el, northwest of
Moshav Zuri'el and east of Ma'alot-Tarshiha (Permit No. A-4667; map ref. NIG
22810-95/76800-945; OIG 17810-95/26800-945), prior to the preparing
construction plans for the expansion of Ma'alot. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ma'alot-Tarshiha municipality, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance
of N. Getzov, L. Porat and E. Stern (surveyors), A. Shapiro (GPS), O. Marder
(flint artifacts) and A. Rochman-Halperin and S. Krapiwko (IAA archive).
Kafr Kanna (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During January 2002, a burial cave was documented at Jebel Hawaha
(East), in Kafr Qanna (map ref. NIG 23335/73900; OIG 18335/23900), in the
wake of looting antiquities. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was conducted by inspectors of the Unit for the
Prevention of Antiquities Robbery, with the assistance of Y. Moshe, C. Amit
(photography), O. Shorr (glass restoration) and C. Hersch (drawing).
Jerusalem, East Talpiyot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on Olē
Ha-Gardom Street in East Talpiyot, Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5167; map ref.
NIG 22263/62896; OIG 17263/12896), prior to the construction of the
Tolerance Garden. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriya Company, was directed
by A. Nagar, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying) and T. Sagiv (field photography) and E. Belashov
(drafting).
Be’er Ora (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal
Published: December 2024

During October 2001, an excavation was conducted at a site located c.
600 m northeast of Be'er Ora (Permit No. A-3498; map ref. NIG 19825/40285;
OIG 14825/90285), as part of activities to perpetuate the memory of the late
Benny Meisner. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and in conjunction with the Elat Field School and the Hevel Elot Regional
Council, was directed by Y. Israel, with the assistance of V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying and drafting), N. Sneh (field photography), I. Dudin
(pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds) and U. Avner and A. Holzer.
Khirbat Abu Khaff
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kahati Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During September 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Abu Khaff (Baikat Abu Hadba; Permit No. A-4000; map ref. NIG 18435/58755;
OIG 13435/08755), in the wake of antiquities' robbery. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Ganor, R.
Kehati and S. Ganor, with the assistance of Y. Abadi-Reiss and A. Hofesh,
inspectors of the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery, A. Cohen,
G. Toktaly, Z. Ganor, A. Pagis and Y. Pagis as volunteers, C. Amit (studio
photography), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Bukgenholtz
(pottery restoration), C. Hersch (find drawing) and D. Ben-Tor (scarab
identification).
Kefar Naḥum, Map Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, a survey was conducted within the precincts of the
Map of Kefar Nahum (Map 36; Permit No. A-4111; central map ref. NIG
2549/7568; OIG 2049/2568; ESI 10:87-90; HA-ESI 112:9*-11*; 115:7*-9*),
following a plan to collect basalt stones for construction. The survey, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Stepansky,
with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Jerusalem, Naḥal Ha-Egoz
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During October 2000 a burial cave was documented east of Nahal Ha-Egoz
(Wadi el-Joz) Street (map ref. NIG 22250/63188; OIG 17250/13188). The cave
served as a shelter during the Six Day War and was re-exposed when
development and infrastructure work was conducted by the Gihon Company. The
documentation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was carried out by R.
Abu Raya and Z. Adawi, assisted by R. Graff (drafting).
Alloney Abba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Alloney Abba (Permit No. A-4875; map ref. NIG 21591-601/73678-85; OIG
16591-601/23678-85), in the wake of discovering antiquities while developing
a new neighborhood in the moshav. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the moshav, was
directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), V.
Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS
and drafting), H. Smithline (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection)
and R. Frankel and N. Getzov (consultation).
Jerusalem, Talpiyot (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During September 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on Kaspi Street
in the Talpiyot North neighborhood of Jerusalem, next to the Haas Promenade
(Permit No. A-5255; map ref. NIG 221575-650/629300-75; OIG
171575-650/129300-75), prior to the construction of a residential building.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Nagar, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), O. Barzilai
(flint identification) and M. Smilanski (flint drawing).
Ḥorbat Tittora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi'in, west of
Horbat Tittora (Permit No. A-6756; map ref. 200212-480/645545-811), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Modi'in municipality, was directed by A.S.
Tendler, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (field
photography), and M. Kunin (surveying).
Migdal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the ancient
site of Migdal (Permit No. A-5930; map ref. 248302-574/748076-187), prior to
the construction of roads 18 and 20. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Migdal municipality,
was directed by G. Cinamon (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Najar (area supervision), A. Hajian, M. Kunin,
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D. Avshalom-Gorni and M.
Hartal (scientific advisors), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and the
participation of laborers from Tiberias and Maghar.
Tel Qishyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a small trial excavation was conducted in a privately
owned agricultural field near Tavor Junction (Permit No. A-6846; map ref.
23702/72977), following the discovery of archaeological remains in trial
trenches that were dug prior to laying a gas line. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Israel Natural Gas
Lines, was directed by K. Covello-Paran (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying) and A. Shapiro (GPS, maps).
Tell Fanus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tell Fanus,
northeast of Qazrin (Permit No. A-6736; map ref. 26771/76764; Fig. 1), in
the wake of damage caused to ancient remains. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by O. Zingboym and R. Assis, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'acobi (administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance), R. Mishayev and
M. Kahan (surveying), S. Itkis (drafting), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), H. Khalaily (flint
artifacts), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers from Tiberias and
Buq'ata.
Jerusalem, Abu Tor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oz Liat
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a section of the
Lower Aqueduct in the Abu Tor neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6933;
map ref. 221768-827/630150-73, Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by J. Sa'id, was directed by L. Oz (field photography), with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting).
Yattir Forest (F)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Yattir
Forest (Permit No. A-4484; map ref. NIG 20060/58520; OIG 15060/08520), prior
to the construction of the separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Defense, was directed by M. Haiman (photography), with the assistance of
A. Freiberg (area supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying).
‘En El-Balat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En El-Balat
(Permit No. A-6862; map ref. 26960/78275; Fig. 1), after antiquities were
damaged during the installation of a regional water pipeline. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Mei Golan Association, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance),
H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from Buq'ata village.
Miẓpe Ramon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During September 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Ramon Marble Quarry north of Mizpe Ramon (Permit No.
A-4254; map ref. NIG 18075/50485; OIG 13075/00485). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ramon Marble Quarry, was directed by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of
V. Pirsky (surveying).
Naḥal David, Cave of the Pool
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Haim
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, a second season of excavation was conducted at
the Cave of the Pool in Nahal David (License No. G-22/2006; map ref. NIG
2350/5975; OIG 1850/0975). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
Ben-Gurion University and underwritten by generous contributions of Mrs.
Sheila Bishop (the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology), the Stella and
Charles Guttman Foundation and the Mary Fisher Foundation, all of the USA
and Jennie Monro from O.D.P England, was directed by H. Cohen, with the
assistance of H. Goldfuss (academic consulting), B. Arubas (surveying and
drafting), V. Demob (pottery drawing) and B. Safrai (consultation). Thanks
are extended to Y. Shavtiel, S. Graciani, V. Boslov, B. Langford, Z. Fisher,
M. Carni and D. Greenbaum ('En Gedi Reserve) and D. Ben Yosef (a friend of
many years).
Es-Sawafir esh-Sharqiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at Es-Sawafir
esh-Sharqiya in Merkaz Shapira, c. 20 m from the Qastina-Ashkelon road
(Permit No. A-4195; map ref. NIG 17230/62309; OIG 12230/12309), following
the discovery of antiquities during infrastructure work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by D. Varga, with the assistance of
H. Lavi and Y. Haimi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Yafo Harbor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During July-December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted within
the precincts of the Yafo harbor (Permit No. A-5198; map ref. NIG
17656-67/66237-52; OIG 12656-67/16237-52; Fig. 1), prior to the construction
of a promenade. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality,
the mishlamah to Yafo and Yafo Harbor, was directed by E. Haddad, with the
assistance of U. 'Ad (Area A supervision), H. Torge (Area D supervision), E.
Jakoel and L. Talmi (Area E supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), D. Porotzky and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (field photography), Skyview Company Ltd., (aerial photography), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), I. Ktalav (mollusks), E. Ayalon (Marseilles
roof tiles), laborers from a manpower company and D. Barkan, M. Ajami and L.
Rauchberger of the IAA central region (inspection after excavation). Thanks
are extended to R. Baransi of the Shtang Company for valuable cooperation,
E. Eden the harbor architect, the sea-scout team, the workers in the harbor
and the residents, as well as the fishermen who took a great interest in all
that was going on.
Jerusalem, ‘Atarot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During April 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted along the northern
fence of the 'Atarot airport (Permit No. A-3867; map ref. NIG 2215/6412; OIG
1715/1412; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of the separation fence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Billig, with the
assistance of Y. Mizrahi (area supervision), R. Abu Halaf (administration),
T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), M. Saltzberger (photography) and I.
Pikovsky (pottery drawing).
Dabayib eṭ-Ṭuwal (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted north
of the Dabayib et-Tuwal site, southeast of Kibbuts Hamadya (Permit No.
A-3987; map ref. NIG 24930-40/71340-5; OIG 19930-40/21340-5; ESI 9:172),
after ancient remains were damaged when a communications cable was
installed. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Kave Zahav Company, was directed by W.
Atrash (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and D. Avshalom
(administration) and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla
South, on the route of the access road to Moshav Matsliah (Road 4304; Permit
No. A-5168; map ref. NIG 187450-84/646923-7051; OIG 137450-84/146923-7051;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed
by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of K. Edre'i and A. Kozlov (area
supervision), E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), R. Chen (metal detection), O.
Ackerman (geomorphology), Y. Elisha (preliminary examinations, exposure and
antiquities inspection), B. Ajami (safety consultant), P. Gendelman
(ceramics), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), M.
Sadeh (archaeozoology) and I. Ktalav (archaeomolluskology).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan, Ḥorbat Ḥammim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi'in,
within the precincts of the Khirbat Umm el-'Umdan and Horbat Hammim sites
(Permit No. A-3633; map ref. NIG 1976-98/6433-49; OIG 1476-98/1433-49),
prior to the paving of Highway 200. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by E. Kogan-Zahavi, with the
assistance of S. Ayyub, R. Avner and E. Aladjem (area supervision), R. Abu
Khalaf (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Yiftaḥ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During December 2004, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Qibbuz Yiftah (Permit No. A-4303; map ref. NIG 25130-75/78125-50; OIG
20130-75/28125-50), prior to expansion. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Or ‘Akiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

During November 2003, a trial excavation was conducted in the Or 'Akiva
industrial zone (Permit No. A-4044; map ref. NIG 19225-9/71413-7; OIG
14225-9/21413-7), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by A.
Shadman.
Yattir Forest
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During July 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in Yattir Forest
(Permit No. A-4537; map ref. NIG 20860/58480; OIG 15860/08480), prior to the
construction of the separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by M. Haiman, with the assistance of A. Freiberg (area
supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Khirbat Um Kalkha, Survey of Highway 3
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Sigal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During January 2005, a survey was conducted along Highway 3, from
Nahshon to Re'em Junctions (Permit No. A-4360; map ref. NIG
179810-92166/629870-35828; OIG 129810-72166/129870-35828), prior to widening
the road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed
by Y. Dagan, L. Barda (GPS) and S. Golan.
Khirbat ‘Ein Zagha, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During February 2006, an archaeological survey was conducted in the
southern part of Qibbuz Kefar Szold, near Khirbat 'Ein Zagha (Permit No.
A-4717; map ref. NIG 26130-85/78810-60; OIG 21130-85/28810-60), prior to the
construction of a tourism project. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Upper Galilee Economic
Company, was conducted by H. Bron, assisted by A. Shapiro (GPS).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During March 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on the Yigal Alon
Promenade in Tiberias (Permit No. A-4400; map ref. NIG 25107-20/74370-85;
OIG 20107-20/24370-85), following the discovery of ancient building remains
during the installation of light poles. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Government
Tourism Corporation, was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of A.
Hajian (surveying) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Na‘an Reservoir (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During July–August 2001, three squares were opened in the wake of damage
caused to antiquities along the route of the Cross Israel Highway (Permit
No. A-3473*; map ref. NIG 18887–900/64439–41; OIG 13887–900/14439–41). Four
poorly preserved wall stumps that did not connect to or formed an overall
building plan were discovered. The walls (thickness 0.50–0.75 m) were built
of fieldstones with gray bonding material and were preserved to one or
several courses high. No ceramic finds were found.
Ramla, Railway Station
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted east of the city
of Ramla, to the north of and adjacent to Ma'asiyahu (Ta'avura) Junction and
east of the railroad platform (Permit No. A-4503; map ref. NIG
18838-62/64828-58; OIG 13838-62/14828-58), prior to construction work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Israel Railways Authority, was directed by O. Sion, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), M. Avissar (pottery reading), I. Lidski (pottery
drawing) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Tell Selukiyeh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted adjacent to the
Selukiyeh spring, along the edge of the tell (Permit No. A-5335; map ref.
NIG 268912/765434; OIG 218912/265434), prior to the installation of a water
pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by O.
Zingboym (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration)
and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Beisamoun (Mallaḥa)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Beisamoun site (Permit No. A-5107; map ref. NIG 25403-8/77682-715; OIG
20403-8/27682-715). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by H. Khalaily, with the assistance of O. Barzilai, E. Bron and
G. Jaffe (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), and also D. Avshalom-Gorni and
N. Bornstein.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During December 2007-March 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted
south of Ramla and north of Moshav Mazliah (Permit No. A-5331; map ref. NIG
18732-67/64645-98; OIG 13732-67/14645-98), prior to paving Highway 431. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Netivē Ha-Yovel Company, was directed by A.
Gorzalczany, with the assistance of Y. Elisha, T. Kanias, E. Kogan-Zehavi,
R. Lavi, M.A. Tabar and Y. Arbel (area supervision), O. Ashkenazi and D.
Mizrahi (registration and data entry), E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman, M. Isserlis, T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), L. Yihye and H. Ben-Ari (GIS/GPS), T. Sagiv (field
photography), R. Chen (metal detection), Y. Arnon (ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), A. Salamon (geology), I. Ktalav
(archaeomolluskology) and also Z. Greenhut, A. Re'em, P. Spivak and A.
Shadman. Special thanks are extended to B. Begin, R. Amit and the staff of
the Geological Survey of Israel, as well as to E. Ayalon, Y. Drey, S.
Shalev, Y.Qartz, A. El'ad and K. Cytrin-Silverman.
Umm el-Qanatir, Area A – The Spring
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben David Haim
Published: December 2024

In 2000-2003, several excavation seasons were conducted at the Umm
al-Qanatir in the southern Golan Heights, near Kibbutz Natur (License Nos.
G-89/2000, G-76/2002, G-39/2003; map ref. 269300-400/750440-75). The
excavations, on behalf of the Bar-Ilan University, were directed by O.
Zingboym (field photography) and H. Ben-David (field photography), with the
assistance of M. Chen-Tzion (surveying and drafting).
Maresha, Subterranean Complex 169
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alpert Bernie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Ian
Published: December 2024

From 2000 to 2012, archaeological excavations were conducted in
Subterranean Complex 169 at Maresha (License Nos. G-3/2000, G52/2001; Permit
Nos. A-3567, A-3941, A-4099, A-4361, A-4687, A-4997, A-5343, A-5574, A-5898,
A-6092, A-6380; map ref. 190560/611070). The excavations, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Archaeological
Seminars Institute, were directed by I. Stern and B. Alpert, with the
assisted of S. Shaharit and L. Yaborsky (pottery restoration, registration
and organization), J. Filipone and S. Neuman (drafting and drawing), and A.
Stern, C. Amit, and Z. Radovan (photography) and participants of the
Archaeological Seminars Institute. The excavation enjoyed the cooperation of
T. Tsuk (National Parks Authority) and the staff of the Bet Guvrin National
Park.
Nofekh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nofekh (Permit No.
A-6856; map ref. 192705-50/661299-316), along the planned course of the
drainage pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Silas Engineering Company, Ltd.,
was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
M. Kahan (surveying), N. Zak (plans), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical
laboratory), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
‘Akko, the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

In October 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in the
Shādhali Waqf compound (the Shādhaliyya) in the old city
of 'Akko (Permit No. A-5749; map ref. 206763-86/758724-41), prior to
planning a tourist attraction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and commissioned by the local waqf, was
directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
E. Stern (pottery consultation) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Be’er Sheva‘,Civic Center
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

In June and November 2012, an excavation was conducted in Lot 33 in the
Be'er Sheva' Civic Center (Permit No. A-6524; map ref.
180888-928/572578-628), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Carasso Real
Estate Company, was directed by I. Peretz (photography and Area E
supervision), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), Y.
Baumgarten (antiquities inspection), V. Carmel (antiquities inspection,
exposing the tombs' location before the excavation and Area C supervision),
T. Erikson-Gini (Area A supervision), D. Varga (Area B supervision), S.
Ganor and Y. Haimi (Area D supervision), Y. Israel, F. Sontag, V. Essman, Y.
Shmidov, A. Hajian, M. Kunin, S. Itkis and N. Zak (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (field photography) and laborers from Qiryat Gat, Kuseife and
Rahat.
Na‘ura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During February 2013, a small trial excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot on the outskirts of Na'ura (Permit No. A-6702;
map ref. 23746/72451), in the wake of discovering archaeological remains in
trial trenches. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran (field photography) with the
assistance of A. Mokary. Additional assistance was provided by Y. Lavan
(administration), T. Meltzin (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS, location map), L.
Porat (pottery restoration) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Rehovot, Ne’ot Keramim Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Kefar
Gevirol site in the Ne'ot Keramim neighborhood of Rehovot (Permit No.
A-6927; map ref. 178981-91/644440-9), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Rehovot municipality, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), M. Molokandov (preliminary inspections), A. Dagot
(GPS), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), as
well as M. Ajami and Y. Marmelstein.
Aḥihud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 and July 2004, two seasons of salvage excavations
were conducted along the northwestern fringes of Moshav Ahihud, on a chalk
hill at the edge of the 'AkkoValley (Permit Nos. A-3613, A-4217; map ref.
NIG 2110/7572; OIG 1610/2572). The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moshav Ahihud council,
were directed by D. Avshalom-Gorni, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), V. Pirsky and A. Hajian (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline (field photography), D. Syon (numismatics) and workmen on behalf
the Ministry of Labor and from Project 500.
Tel Aviv, Ramat Ha-Ḥayyal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in July 2000 on Ha-Golan Street in
Ramat Ha-Hayyal, Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-3248*; map ref. NIG
1842-51/66830-945; OIG 1342-51/16830-945), in the wake of construction work.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Bouchenino, assisted by V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (studio
photography) and M. Rappaport (drawing).
Modi‘in (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During November 2000 an excavation was conducted in the 'Mei-'Arad'
compound in Modi'in (Permit No. A-3334*; map ref. NIG 19983-20011/64659-87;
OIG 14983-5011/14659-87), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying),
L. Barda (GPS) and H. Khalaily (flint finds).
Ras Abu Dahud (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, a trial excavation was conducted at 24
Giborē Yisrael Street in the Nahalat Yehuda neighborhood of Rishon
Le-Ziyyon (Permit No. A-3937; map ref. NIG 182208-42/655097-108; OIG
132208-42/155097-108), following the discovery of ancient remains in a lot
slated for construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by S. Avraham, was directed by D.
Barkan, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), A. Glick (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Elisha
(preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman (pottery consultation), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and E. Ayash, M. Ajami and E. Yannai.
Naḥal ‘Adarim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the region of
Nahal 'Adarim, within the precincts of the Nevatim Air Force Base (Permit
No. A-5189; map ref. NIG 202812-77/565566-714, OIG 152812-77/065566-714),
prior to the expansion of the base. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting).
Ṭur‘an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During October 2003, an excavation was conducted in the Tur'an village,
in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-4026; map ref. NIG
233980-4025/742300-425, OIG 183980-4025/242300-425), prior to private
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance of V. Essman (surveying) and
H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Borin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Borin in Baqa- al-Gharbiya (Permit No. A-3542; map ref. NIG 203636/703415,
OIG 153636/203415), in the wake of damage to antiquities while preparing a
plot for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Abu Hamid (surveying), with the assistance of
T. Sagiv (field photography), and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Taxel Itamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Oren
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2005, June-July 2006 and July 2007, excavations were
conducted in the eastern part of the Ramla site (South; License Nos.
B-298/2005, B-306/2006, Permit No. A-5168), in an area that was mostly used
as a military base until several decades ago and an area where the access
road to Moshav Mazliah was located. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of
the Institute of Archaeology of the Tel Aviv University and the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company,
Ltd., were directed by O. Tal and I. Taxel, with the assistance of M. Edrey,
M. Iserlis, I. Gordin, T. Harpak, G. Lerner, N. Messika, A. Nashef and A.
Nativ (area supervision), A. Keinan (registration), N. Wachidi, E. Inbar and
R. Eran (administration), D. Porotsky and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), P. Shrago (field and studio photography), A. Brauner (preparing
plans for publication), N. Halperin (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Wiener
and R. Pelta (pottery restoration) and N. Messika, R. Pinchas and A. Perry
(drawing). The excavation results and finds were processed by O. Tal and I.
Taxel, with the participation of R.E. Jackson-Tal (glass), A. Yasur-Landau,
D. Sweeney and R. Shimelmitz (Middle Bronze Age finds) and N. Amitai-Preiss
(numismatics). The final report was published in 2008 (O. Tal and I. Taxel,
Ramla [South]: An Early Islamic Industrial Site and Remains of Previous
Periods, Tel Aviv) and a summary of the findings is presented hereafter.
Jerusalem, Sanhedriyya Murḥevet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2008 a salvage excavation as conducted at 59
Ma'agale Hari"m Levin Street in the Sanherdiyya Murhevet neighborhood of
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5410; map ref. 220929/634233), prior to the
construction of a basketball court at the Hafez Hayyim Yeshiva. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Yeshiva, was directed by A. Nagar, with the assistance
of Y. Ohayon (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting) and T.
Sagiv (field photography).
Meẓad Tamar Quarry, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During January 2007, a survey was conducted at the Mezad Tamar quarry
in the northern Negev hill country (Permit No. A-5007; map ref. NIG
2220-45/5480-500; OIG 1720-45/0480-500), prior to expanding the quarry. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Lands Administration, was directed by O. Shmueli
and E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS). Additional assistance
was rendered by the Yahel Engineers Company and the Gat Geology Company.
Es-Siba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at the site
northeast of Qibbuz Kefar Ruppin (Permit No. A-4833; map ref.
250887-1088/707921-8053) in an area where fish ponds are slated to be built.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Qibbuz, was directed by W. Atrash, with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi and I. Lavan (administration), V. Essman (surveying), H.
Abu-'Uqsa (pottery reading) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).