bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Haifa, The Muslim Cemetery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 a trial excavation was conducted in the Muslim cemetery
in Haifa (A-3247; map ref. NIG 20054–6/74641–4; OIG 15054–6/24641–4),
following damage to antiquities caused by digging a sewage trench. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by
A. Massarwa, assisted by V. Pirsky (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and
Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Shave Ẓiyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During August 2003 an excavation was conducted along the northern bank
of Nahal Bet Ha-'Emeq (Permit No. A-3972*; map ref. NIG 20820-1/76564-5; OIG
15820-1/26564-5), in the wake of developing the Shavē Ziyyon sewage
system and the rehabilitation of the Nahal Bet Ha-'Emeq drainage, as well as
east of the excavation conducted in the previous year (HA-ESI 118). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Lerer, with the assistance of R. Abu-Raya, E. Stern, N. Getzov, A. Shapiro,
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and H. Smithline (photography).
Jerusalem, ‘En Ya‘el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shuval Shirli
Published: December 2024

During 2002–2003 short excavations were conducted at ‘En Ya‘el (Permit
No. A-3654*; map ref. NIG 21714–26/62762–80; OIG 16714–26/12762–80). The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and the ‘En Ya‘el Living
Museum and within the framework of an education project, were directed by R.
Avner and S. Shuval (‘En Ya‘el supervisor), with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying), G. Edelstein (scientific assistance and guidance), N. Ha-Me’iri
(activating volunteers) and E. Belashov (drafting). Also participating were
‘En Ya‘el campers, young volunteers from the Boyer and Himmelfarb Schools
and from the Mesila, al-Rad and Shu‘fat shelters for protected youth.
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Ḥadat and Be’erit (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During February-March and June-July 2006, renewed trial and salvage
excavations were conducted between segments of Roads 8 and 12, opposite
Horbat Hadat-Be'erit, within the Buchman compound in Modi'in (Permit No.
A-4735; map ref. NIG 2010/6420; OIG 1510/1420), in the wake of construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Housing and Construction, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink
(photography), with the assistance of U. 'Ad (supervision Area C2), M.
Mulokandov (supervision Area C3), Y. Ochayon and E. Bachar (administration),
V. Essman, A. Hajan, V. Pirsky, T. Kornfeld, (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Sky Balloons (aerial photography), N. Zak and I. Berin
(drafting), S. Lev-Yadun (olive stones), P. Gandelman (Roman-Byzantine
pottery), R. Avner (depictions in the miqve), J. Neguer, N. Davidoff and R.
Abu-Dihab (preservation), M. Sa'id (metal detector) and Y. Elisha and T.
Lakichevic (supervision of heavy machinery).
Jerusalem, Qasr el-Bustân
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During January 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along Highway 9,
at the foot of the Qasr el-Bustân site (Permit No. *A-3813; map
ref. NIG 21800/63445; OIG 16800/13445), after a water cistern was discovered
during the course of an antiquities inspection. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Moriya Company, was directed by
A. Eirikh-Rose, assisted by T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting).
Rantis, Elevation Point 211
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During November 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Elevation
Point 211, northwest of Rantis (Permit No. A-6328; map ref.
200084-527/659869-660939), prior to drilling for oil and paving an access
road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Giv'ot 'Olam Company, was directed by Y.
Elisha (field photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), I. Kornfeld (area supervision), M. Kunin and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting) and H. Ben-Ari (GPS).
Umm el-‘Amad (Gid‘ona)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northwestern fringes of Moshav Gid'ona (Permit No. A-6440; map ref.
234034-41/717220-38), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, was directed by O. Zidan, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), W. Atrash (guidance), and H.
Tahan-Rosen (flint drawing).
Tel ‘Amal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

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

During December 2011 and January 2012, an archaeological survey was
conducted along the 'eastern railway line' that passes through the 'Marzeva'
valley (License No. S-310/2011; map ref. 19136-993/64060-71220), prior to
renovating the railroad track. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by I. Kornfeld (photography), R. Assis
and A. Dayan, with the assistance of H. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), L. Barda
(mapping), O. Marder and P. Spivak (prehistoric consultation), and R. Toueg,
D. Masarwa and H. Ashkenazi.
Shivṭa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, an excavation was conducted in the Shivṯa
National Park (Permit No. A-5623; map ref. 16455/53241), to facilitate the
reconstruction of a room in a domestic structure and courtyard, Building 121
(Hirschfeld 2003), located next to the entrance of the ancient village. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the National Nature and Parks Authority (NNPA), was directed
by T. Erickson-Gini (field photography), assisted by A. Hajian (surveying),
O. Bortnik (NNPA conservator), A. Biton (NNPA park manager), and I.
Lidski-Resnikov (drawing of finds). Employees of the NNPA participated in
the excavation.
Ha-Gosherim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During January 2012 a limited trial excavation was conducted in the
northern part of Kibbutz Ha-Gosherim (Permit No. A-6381; map ref.
25845-59/79205-16), prior to expanding the kibbutz. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Bron
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kahan
and R. Mishayev (surveying) and H. Khalaily (flint).
Ḥorbat Karkor, Survey of Naḥal Karkor and Naḥal Paṭṭish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Nahal Karkor and Nahal Pattish (License No. S-42/2008; map ref.
174-8/579-82), toward preparing grounds for forestation. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish National Fund, was carried out by E. Aladjem, with the assistance
of S. Gal (GPS).
Ḥorbat Ṭevet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat
Tevet (Permit No. A-5383; map ref. 231420-735/727166-251), after ancient
remains were exposed along the scheduled route of a natural gas line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Natural Gas Line Company, Ltd., was directed by
F. Abu Zedan (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS), K. Covello-Paran (pottery reading), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), O. Shamir (textiles) and laborers from Umm el-Fahm and
Yafi'a.
‘En Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a survey was conducted near 'En Zippori (License
S-222/2010; map ref. 22618-700/73700-800) prior to construction. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by F. Abu Zedan, H.
Khalaily and O. Marder, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Khirbat Birkat Umm el-‘Idham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Khirbat
Birkat Umm el-'Idham antiquities site in Kefar Yona (Permit No. A-6261; map
ref. 194713-29/691739-52), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Elisha, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration),
M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Amit (studio
photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and G.
Bijovsky (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
western part of the Beit Hanina quarter in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6483; map
ref. 221029-68/637828-73), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor A. Radi, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Tel Shilat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Artzi Bat-Ami
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted south of Moshav
Shilat (Permit No. A-3915*; map ref. NIG 202352-652/647000-341; OIG
152352-652/147000-341), in the wake of development work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D. Sklar-Parnes, with
the assistance of B.A. Emmet-Artzi (area supervision), Y. Dangor
(administration), T. Sagiv (field photography), V. Pirsky and V. Essman
(surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and laborers from East Jerusalem.
Rujum Pik
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April 1999 a salvage excavation was conducted at Rujum Pik
(Permit No. A-3037*; map ref. NIG 26828/74474; OIG 21828/24474) after its
northeastern corner was damaged in the wake of paving a road. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M.
Hartal, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Kabul
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

During July 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
Kabul (Permit No. A-3938*; map ref. NIG 22045/752365; OIG 17045/252365)
after quarrying marks were exposed when trial trenches were dug along the
route of a sewer pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Kabul Local Council, was directed by H.
Abu-‘Uqsa, with the assistance of Y. Lerer (probe trenches), A. Shapiro
(surveying), H. Smithline (photography) and H. Tahan (drawing).
Ramla, David Razi’el Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Miriam
Published: December 2024

During March 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on David Razi'el
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-3614*; map ref. NIG 187046/64759; OIG
137046/14759), following the construction of a ritual bath (miqwe). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M.
Avissar, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and I. Pikovski
(pottery drawing).
Revadim Quarry
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rabinovich Rivka
Published: December 2024

From June to September 2004 the fourth season of salvage excavations was
conducted at the Lower Paleolithic site of the Revadim Quarry (Permit No.
A-4191; map ref. NIG 182599-183199/63220-80; OIG 132599-133199/13220-80),
prior to the reutilization of the quarry. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Marder, I. Milevski and R.
Rabinovich, with the assistance of R. Lupu (directors' assistant and
photography), Z. Matskevich, R. Ekshtain, R. Avissar, V. Golsberg, Y.
Ashkenasi and D. Eisenberg-Degen (field supervision), N. Gubenko
(registration), H. Lavi and R. Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Hajian, V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), E. Weiss (archaeobotany), R. Barkai, A.
Buller-Malinsky, N. Solodenko and T. Rosenberg (flint-assemblage analyses),
O. Ackermann (geomorphology), R. Shahack-Gross (mircromorphology), M.
Bar-Matthews, N. Porat, H. Valladas, N. Mercier and C. Falgueres (dating
methods), H. Ron (Paleomagnetic analyses) and L. Zeiger (flint drawing).
Further assistance was extended by P. Nahshoni, D. Varga and D. Nahlieli of
the IAA southern district, A. Giladi who discovered the site and students
and volunteers from Israel and abroad, as well as laborers from Project 500
and the Single-Mothers project.
Ḥorbat Gilan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Site
201 of the Cross-Israel Highway, near Horbat Gilan (Permit No. A-4005; map
ref. NIG 20323-60/709839-10030; OIG 15323-60/209839-10030). The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel
Highway Ltd., was directed by A. Gorzalczany and J. Sharvit, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and
T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), Y. Mor, E. Yannai, Z. Horovich and E. 'Awawdy.
Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Romano Amit
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in December 1999 in the industrial
area of Azor (B-141/99*; map ref. NIG 1815/6589; OIG 1315/1589) after
several tombs were damaged while the main road was widened. The excavation,
on behalf of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology of the University of Haifa,
was directed by A. Romano.
Ḥorbat ‘Illin (North) (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During July 2004 a trial excavation was conducted in the northern part
of Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-4204*; map ref. NIG 2000/6290; OIG 1500/1290),
prior to the paving of Highway 14. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu-Khalaf
(administration) and H. Stark (GPS surveying).
Khirbat el-Khamis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During the end of June and beginning of July 2004 a salvage excavation
was conducted at Khirbat el-Khamis northwest of Bethlehem (Permit No.
A-4154*; map ref. NIG 218/626; OIG 168/126), prior to the construction of
the separation fence. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with
the assistance of E. Asulin and I. Ohana (security) and R. Abu-Khalaf
(administration).
Erez (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During December 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qibbuz Erez
(Permit No. A-3351*; map ref. NIG 1597/6075; OIG 1097/1075), in the wake of
damage to antiquities caused by the installation of a water pipeline. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Meqorot Water Company, was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of D.
Varga, H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), S. Lavi (pottery
restoration), I. Dudin (pottery drawing), E. Altmark (metallurgical
laboratory) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Karm er-Ras (Areas C, D)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During November 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
southeastern area of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-3339; Area C map ref. NIG
23164/73938; OIG 18164/23938; Area D map ref. NIG 231625/739390; OIG
181625/239390), in the wake of private construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowners S. Abu
Daud (Area C) and S. Abu Daud (Area D), was directed by Y. Alexandre
(surveying), with the assistance of B. Hana (field supervision), H.
Smithline (photography), E. Belashov and E. Berin (drafting), L. Porat
(pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and A. Oshri (animal bone
analysis).
Karm er-Ras (Areas H, J)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During July–August 2001 two excavations were conducted in the
northeastern part (Area H) and the southeastern part (Area J) of Karm er-Ras
(Permit No. A-3465; Area H map ref. NIG 231630/739525; OIG 181630/239525;
Area J map ref. NIG 231625/739320; OIG 181625/239320), in the wake of
private construction. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the landowners, B. Salaame (Area H)
and J. Safuri (Area J), was directed by K. Covello-Paran, who kindly granted
publication rights to Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), Y. Ya‘aqoby (administration), H. Smithline (photography,
Area H), L. Porath (pottery restoration, Area J), D. Syon (metal detection,
numismatics, Area H), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass, Area H), E. Belashov and I.
Berin (drafting) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Ḥura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at the entrance to
the Bedouin settlement of Hura (Lot 602; Permit No. A-3440*; map ref. NIG
19284-96/57809-20; OIG 14284-96/07809-20). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hura Local Council, was directed
by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), S. Lavi (pottery restoration) and N. Ze'evi (artifact drawing).
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillel Gili
Published: December 2024

During August-October 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted within the
grounds of the Adam military base (Permit No. A-3701), prior to the
construction of additional firing ranges. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Zelinger and G. Hillel, with the
assistance of Y. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian, V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Additional assistance was
provided by O. Shmueli and E. Reuven.
Ṭamra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During July 2002 and January 2003, two salvage excavations were
conducted on the eastern slope of the Tamra village in the Jzre'el valley
(Permit Nos. A-3683*, A-3812*; map ref. NIG 2380-9/7263-9; OIG
1880-9/2263-9), in the wake of damage caused to antiquities. The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, were directed by L.
Porat, with the assistance of V. Essman, A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying
and drafting), D. Syon (photography), E.J. Stern (ceramic consultation), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
Yattir Forest (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During June–July 2005, an excavation was conducted at the Yattir Forest
site (Permit No. A-4501*; map ref. NIG 20003/58495; OIG 15003/08495),
following the discovery of archaeological remains during a preliminary
survey performed by F. Sonntag along the route of the separation fence. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by P. Nahshoni, with the assistance of H.
Lavi (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying), O. Ackerman
(geomorphology) and M. Haiman (GPS).
Khirbet Bulei‘is
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a trial excavation was conducted in a region of
ancient agriculture in a wadi near Khirbet Bulei'is (Permit No. A-6575; map
ref. 18552/55172; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Lender, with the assistance of Y.
Al-'Amor (administration) and M. Kunin (surveying), and with the
participation of Professor H. Bruins of the Institute for Desert Research of
the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who took soil samples that will be
used for dating and analysis of the soil composition.
Kafr Kanna (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

In November 2006, a salvage excavation was carried out on Jebel
Khuwweikha in Kafr Kanna in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-4934; map ref.
232700/739025), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken by the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the owner of the lot, Mr. Z.
Bashir, was directed by Y. Alexandre. The coins were identified by D. Syon.
The excavation revealed limited architectural remains from the Iron Age IIA,
the Late Hellenistic period and the Early and Middle Roman periods, as well
as small finds from the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
Naḥal Kefira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nahal Kefira
(Permit No. A-4583*; map ref. NIG 2094/6377; OIG 1594/1377). The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Defense, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R.
Abu-Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography),
E. Belashov (drafting) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing) .
Har Gillo (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in May 1998 west of Har Gillo
(L-802*; map ref. NIG 21575/62575; OIG 16575/12575), prior to the
settlement's expansion. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological
Staff Officer of Judea and Samaria, was directed by Y. Peleg, assisted by Y.
Feller and A. Al-'Aza, M. Kahan and P. Portnov (surveying and drafting) and
S. Ammami (photography).
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzel Vered
Published: December 2024

During May 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northeastern slope of a hill, north of the Sarafat neighborhood in Beit
Safafa (Permit No. A-3907*; map ref. NIG 21790/62830; OIG 16790/12830), in
the wake of constructing a railroad station. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Railroad Authority, was
directed by V. Barzel, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), L. Barda (GPS system), G. Solimany and
Z. Greenhut.
Naḥal Maresha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Maresha
(Permit No. A-3515*; map ref. NIG 191695–845/610891–900; OIG
141695–845/110891–900), in the wake of damage to the ancient Roman road by a
tractor. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Haimi (photography), assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and I. Berin (drafting).
Khirbat Fardisya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During March 2006, a probe trench was documented west of et-Taiyiba
(Permit No. A-4756*; map ref. NIG 20155–7/68708–10; OIG 15155–7/18708–10;
ESI 13:44, 19:33*–34*; HA-ESI 113:43*), when the area was being prepared for
construction. The documentation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the landowner, ‘A. ‘Aadal, was performed by D.
Masarwa, assisted by N. Zak (drafting).
Talmé Bilu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelin Alexey
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in January 2001 at the
Talmé Bilu Junction (A-3369*; map ref. NIG 16562/59468; OIG
11562/09468), following damage to antiquities due to laying a cable line.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A.
Zelin, assisted by V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and A. Dudin
(drawing).
Tel Gat Ḥefer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During March 2007, a small salvage excavation was conducted in a private
building plot, at the base of the steep southwestern side of Tel Gat Hefer
(Permit No. A-5072*; map ref. NIG 230125/738090; OIG 180125/238090). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Alexandre, assisted by Y. Laban (administration) and workers provided by the
plot owner.
Naḥal Shoval
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During March 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Nahal
Shoval site (Permit No. A-4129*; map ref. NIG 17995/59100; OIG 12995/09100;
HA-ESI 117), in the wake of damage caused to ancient remains. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting)
and I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing of finds).
Banias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During June 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in Qibbuz Senir
(Permit No. A-4174*; map ref. NIG 26377/79445; OIG 21377/29445), after three
tombs were damaged when the area was prepared for construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M.
Hartal, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Altmark
(metallurgical laboratory), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and H. Tahan
(pottery drawing).
Iksal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
center of Iksal, near Nazareth (Permit No. A-5272*; map ref. NIG
23075-80/73195-99; OIG 18075-80/23195-99), in the wake of private
construction. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and partially financed by the landowners O. and A. Shalabi, was
directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), R. Vinitsky (metal laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Elqosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Braun Eliot
Published: December 2024

During an inspection of the area that was slated for development in the
moshav (A-1149*; map ref. NIG 2305–6/7709–10; OIG 1805–6/2709–10), no
ancient remains or finds were discovered, when the ruins of the Arab village
(located there until 1948) were removed by mechanical equipment. In part of
the area ruins were cleared down to bedrock. This is apparently not an
antiquities site.
Budrus (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During May 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted next to the western
approaches of Budrus (Permit No. A-4172*; map ref. NIG 19880-900/65250-73;
OIG 14880-900/15250-73), in the wake of the separation fence construction.
The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by A. Re'em, with the
assistance of T. Kanias (area supervision), E. Bachar (administration), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and J.
Sharvit (coordinator of the separation fence),
Aminadav
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During December 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in three lots
(241, 250, 251) in Moshav Aminadav (Permit No. A-4311*; map ref. NIG
21320-60/62855-85; OIG 16320-60/12855-85). The excavation, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the moshav, was directed
by O. Sion (photography), with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and
E. Belashov (drafting).
Sheikh Danon, Esh-Sheikh Dawud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
of the Intermediate Bronze Age at the site of Esh-Sheikh Dawud (Permit No.
A-4577*; map ref. NIG 2143/7667; OIG 1643/2667), in the wake of damage to
the cave caused while installing a road infrastructure. The information on
the discovery of the cave, as well as the pottery vessels recovered from it,
were handed over to the Antiquities Authority by K. Ngib Halabi and A.
Zagir. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by N. Getzov, with
the assistance of Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), Y. Lerer (antiquities
inspection) and H. Tahan (pottery drawing).
‘Afula
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During November 2012, a trial excavation was conducted on Hankin Street
in 'Afula (Permit No. A-6648; map ref. 2275/7235), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Sharvat Moshe and Sons, Ltd., was directed by E. Amos (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev
and M. Kahan (surveying and drawing), W. Atrash (guidance), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing) and laborers from Nazareth.
Naḥal Hed
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

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

During February 2002 an excavation was conducted in a saqiye well at
Horbat Mador (Permit No. A-3568*; map ref. NIG 14899-999/59000-100; OIG
09899-999/09000-100). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and sponsored by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by N.S. Paran, with
the assistance of H. Lavi (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Naḥal ‘Ada (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mahajna Shireen
Published: December 2024

During November 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at the "Ostrich
Ranch" in Nahal 'Ada North (Permit No. A-4639*; map ref. NIG 20280-90/71555;
OIG 15280-90/21555). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, was
directed by S. Mahajna, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), P. Gendelman (pottery), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing)
and K. Sari (Haifa District).
Tiberias, Galei Kinneret
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During March-June 2002 excavations were conducted in an area slated for
a building addition to the Galei Kinneret Hotel in Tiberias (Permit No.
A-3607; map ref. NIG 25125/74330; OIG 20125/24330). The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the hotel, was
directed by M. Hartal, with the assistance of K. Covello-Paran, Z. Abass, Y.
Lerer (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky
and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), S.
Marco and M. Stein (geology), H. Smithline (studio photography), H. Tahan
(drawing), A. Lester (glass and metal artifacts) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Naḥal Kefira, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During March 2004 a survey prior to development was conducted in Nahal
Kefira (Permit No. A-4146*; map ref. NIG 2090-600/6380-90; OIG
1590-600/1380-90), along the security route of the separation fence. The
survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Ministry of Defense, was directed by A. Nagorsky, H. Stark and D. Weiss,
with the assistance of L. Barda (GPS).
Netanya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During 2005 a trial excavation was conducted in Netanya (Permit No.
A-4651*; map ref. NIG 1873-6/6889-91; OIG 1373-6/1889-91), prior to the
construction of a stadium. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and sponsored by Eli Dallal, was directed by A.
Bouchenino, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (photography), A. Dagot (GPS), E. Ayalon of the Eretz Israel Museum
(scientific consultation) and E. Belashov (drafting and plans).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrachi Yonathan
Published: December 2024

During September 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in Shikune
Nuessiba at Beit Hanina (Permit No. A-4251*; map ref. NIG 22063-80/63748-68;
OIG 17063-80/13748-68). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Mizrahi, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), C. Amit
(studio photography), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Khirbat el-‘Asfura (Qidron)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosenberg Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shimelmitz Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Groman-Yaroslavsky Iris
Published: December 2024

During June and August 2003, two seasons of a trial excavation were
conducted at Khirbat el-'Asfura, near Moshav Qidron (License No. B-273/2003;
map ref. NIG 182402-547/635119-245; OIG 132402-547/135119-245), prior to the
construction of a water reservoir. The excavation, on behalf of Tel Aviv
University, was directed by D. Rosenberg, with the assistance of R.
Shimelmitz and I. Groman-Yaroslavsky (area supervision), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and R. Pinhas (drawing of flint and stone vases).
Naḥal ‘Anava, Survey of Highway 431
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During March 2003, a survey preceding development was conducted (Permit
No. A-3864*; map ref. NIG 177060-194482/645185-653973; OIG
127060-144482/145185-153973; Fig. 1), prior to paving a section of Highway
431 from the 'Anava Interchange to the Rishon Le-Ziyyon sand dunes. The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was performed by M. Haiman,
O. Shmueli, L. Barda and M. Ajami.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander
Published: December 2024

During September 2005 an excavation was conducted along Highway 431,
between Moshav Yashresh and the Juwarish neighborhood in Ramla (Permit No.
A-4588*; map ref. NIG 18650–66/64729–42; OIG 13650–66/14729–42). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Onn
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Bet She’an
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During March-July 1998 a trial excavation was conducted southeast of
the ancient city's center (A-2829; map ref. NIG 2475-7/7113-5; OIG
1975-7/2113-5) prior to the construction of a commercial center and
pedestrian mall. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by D. Syon, with the assistance of L. Porat, A. Sa'id, H. Abu 'Uqsa
and W. Da'ud (area supervision), H. Smithline and A. Nagorski (assistant
area supervisors), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman, I. Vatkin, R.
Graff, V. Shorr and M. Konin (surveying), J. Neguer, Y. Ivanovski (mosaic
conservation), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory) and A. Berman
(numismatics). Special thanks are due to B. Arubas and B. Rinot for their
help.
Korazim Junction, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During April 2006 a survey was conducted at the Korazim Junction (Permit
No. A-4766*; map ref. NIG 2518-21/7565-8; OIG 2018-21/2565-8; Fig. 1) prior
to development work. The survey, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Mevo'ot Hermon Regional Council, was directed
by O. Zingboym.
Ḥorbat Petora (West and Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2003, a trial excavation was conducted at the
sites of Horbat Petora West and Southwest (Permit No. A-4047*; map ref. NIG
1818-20/6107-9; OIG 1318-20/1107-9), in preparation for the construction of
Highway 6. The excavation, carfried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and sponsored by the Cross-Israel Highway Co., was directed by I.
Peretz (Area A) and E. Aladjem (Area B), with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), P. Nahshoni and D. Varga (Southern
District), N. Zak (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C.
Hersch (drawing) and D.T. Ariel and R. Kool (numismatics).
Dhahr el-Khirba (A-4557)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2005 a trial excavation was conducted at Dhahr
el-Khirba, on the eastern bank of Nahal Ayyalon, within the precincts of Ben
Gurion Airport (Permit No. A-4557*; map ref. NIG 189531-40/655600-20; OIG
139531-40/155600-20; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to antiquities caused
during the installation of a communications infrastructure. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Airports Authority, was directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance of
E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), C Amit (studio photography), M. Avissar (ceramic
consulation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), N. Katsnelson (glass) and
D.T. Ariel, G. Bijovsky and A. Berman (numismatics).
Ẓefat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During December 1997 a spearhead was discovered on the eastern bank of
wadi Hamra, in the wake of development work (map ref. NIG 24715/76335; OIG
19715/26335). The spear-head was discovered by Z. Mazuz and documented, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, by Y. Stepansky, with the assistance of
H. Tahan (drawing), H. Smithline (photography) and S. Shalev of the
University of Haifa and the Center for Archaeological Science at the
Weizmann Institute (metallurgy).
Bene Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During March 2007 a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Bene Yehuda
in the southern Golan Heights (Permit No. A-5043*; map ref. NIG 26479/74510;
OIG 21479/24510), prior to the construction of a building. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Golan
Regional Council, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and M. Hartal (scientific
guidance).
Modi‘in, Development Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zbenovich Vladimir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During September-November 2000 a development survey was conducted in
Modi'in (Compounds L, N, P; License No. G-113/2000*; map ref. NIG
1976-2003/6435-67; OIG 1476-503/1435-67), prior to being enlarged. The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was carried out by M.
Haiman, V. Zbenovich and L. Barda.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Bir
ez-Zagh site in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6538; map ref.
198926-9106/624142-286) prior to construction. The excavation, conducted on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Paz, with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying
and drafting), Y. Yolowitz (photography), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), T.
Kornfeld (plans), I. Lidski-Reznikov (artifact drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), A. Ecker (reading of inscription), as well as D. Ben-Ami, A.
Golani, E. Kogan-Zehavi, Y. Stad, Z. Turjeman , S. Gendelman, N. German and
P. Betzer.
Makabim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the northern
part of the Makabim (Maccabim) military base, north of Highway 443 (Permit
No. A-6629; map ref. 203241-410/645363-433; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting).
Tel ‘Afar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel 'Afar in
the Giv'at Olga quarter of Hadera (Permit No. A-6713; map ref.
188762-811/705763-864), to document ancient remains destroyed near the
western cliff of the tell overlooking the sea. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hadera
municipality, was directed by M. Massarwa (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramic consultation), N. Zak (plan)
and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Bet Dagan, Ha-Havazzelet St.
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Havazzelet Street
in Bet Dagan (Permit No. A-6800; map ref. 183758-813/656195-237), prior to
paving the street. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Lands Administration, was
directed by E. Jakoel (photography), with the assistance of C. Ben-Ari and
V. Shustin (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), C.
Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Yannai and P.
Gendelman (consultation), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), N. Agha (archaeozoology), N. Zak (plans), as well as M.
Ajami and F. Volynsky. Additional assistance was provided prior to the
excavation by D. Golan (preparation of the area for excavation) and M.
Molokandov (preliminary inspections).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Mordechai Ha-Yehudi Street in Ramla, c. 300 m east of the Pool of Arches
(Permit No. A-4366*; map ref. NIG 1880-4/64885-900; OIG 1380-4/14885-900),
prior to the construction of a second track on the Lod-Na'an railroad line.
The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Railroad Authority, was directed by R. Toueg, with
the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), E. Yannai, Y.D. Arnon (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).