bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Horbat ‘Ashshe
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Horbat 'Ashshe (Permit No A-6947; map ref. 28212/76418; Fig. 1), following
damage caused by mechanical equipment. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of W. Atrash (scientific
guidance), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), H. Tahan (drawing of finds), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Sari
(metal finds) and laborers from Tiberias.
Bet She’an, Hamadya Farmland
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted near Hamadya (Permit
No. A-6757; map ref 24873-903/71254-87), prior to installing sewer lines to
the northern industrial zone of Bet She'an. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tiberias S.H.
Building Development and Piping Company, Ltd., was directed by Y. Har'el,
with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), Y. Bibas (field
photography), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and Y.
Alexandre (pottery reading).
Naḥal Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bisharat Eyad
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2011, trial excavations were conducted in a
tributary of Nahal Zippori, c. 2.5 km south of Somekh Junction (Permit Nos.
A-6244, A-6260; map ref. 2135-41/7431-4), prior to the installation of the
Eshkol Reservoir-Somekh Reservoir pipeline. The excavations, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mekorot Water
Company, were directed by I. Bisharat (photography) and O. Barzilai, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), W. Atrash, O. Marder and Z. Horowitz (scientific guidance) and H.
Khalaily (flint tools).
Safsaf (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a trial excavation was conducted on the eastern fringes
of the village of Gush Halav, c. 0.5 km from the site of Safsaf (Permit No.
A-7089; map ref. 24276-82/76872-82; Fig. 1), after Middle Paleolithic flint
items were found on the surface prior to building a sewage pool. The
excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquity Authority and
financed by the regional council of Merom Ha-Galil, was directed by H. Bron,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), G. Cinamon (GPS) and H.
Tahan-Rozen (pottery drawing).
Horbat ‘Agalgal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In October and December 2010, an excavation was conducted in the
western part of Horbat 'Agalgal (Permit No. A-6040; map ref.
202232-6/642126-9; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Cellcom Israel, Ltd., was
directed by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A.
Peretz (field photography), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting),
A. Dagot (GPS), P. Gendelman (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and
M. Smilansky (flint drawing).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-7217; map ref. 197623-874/623013-172; Fig. 1), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf
(administration), V. Essman, M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting)
and A. Peretz (photography).
Ḥarish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

Between December 2010 and March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted
in Harish (Permit No. A-6064; map ref. 203082-5097/706473-8955), prior to
the expansion of the town and following a preliminary survey (Oren and
Yaroshevich 2011). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing, was directed
by Eli Haddad. Alla Yaroshevich conducted the prehistoric survey in Area 4c
and studied the flint finds, Yossi Nagar examined the human bones, Yael
Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds and Lior Rauchberger identified the clay
pipes. The site yielded a knapping site from the Epipalaeolithic period
alongside installations, terrace walls and a meager building remains
indicating agricultural activity during the Late Roman and Byzantine
periods.
Jerusalem, Ramat Sharet (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramat Sharet
neighbourhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7157; map ref.
217474-532/629499-546), after ancient remains were discovered in probes,
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the F.E. Development and Building
Company in Jerusalem, Ltd., was directed by R. Be'eri, with the assistance
of N. Nahama (administration), A. Wiegmann, A. Re'em and D. Ben-Ami
(scientific guidance), A. Hajian and M. Cohen (surveying).
Tel Shimron (West): A Proto-Historic and Bronze Age rurl Site
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In December 2010 and January 2011, a trial excavation was carried out
near Nahalal Junction, within the boundaries of Tel Shimron West (Permit No.
A-6060; map ref. 21925-60/73410-20), prior to widening Road 75. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company, was directed
by Y. Alexandre. M. Shemer studied the flint items, and N. Agha studied the
archaeozoological finds. The excavation yielded the remains of a Middle
Bronze rural settlement, probably from the transitional MB I-II period,
meager remains of an Intermediate Bronze settlement and fins indicating
human presence during earlier periods at the site.
The Lihic Assembge from Tel Shimron West
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shemer Maayan
Published: December 2024

In December 2010 and January 2011, a trial excavation was carried out
near Nahalal Junction, within the boundaries of Tel Shimron West (Permit No.
A-6060; map ref. 21925-60/73410-20), prior to widening Road 75. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company, was directed
by Y. Alexandre. M. Shemer studied the flint items, and N. Agha studied the
archaeozoological finds. The excavation yielded the remains of a Middle
Bronze rural settlement, probably from the transitional MB I-II period,
meager remains of an Intermediate Bronze settlement and fins indicating
human presence during earlier periods at the site.
Khirbat ‘Alya (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Alya
(Fig. 1), in the northern part of Moshav Me'ona, near the Tarshiha police
station (Permit No. A-7070; map ref. 22502-5/76895-7; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of a private residence. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by J. Gosker (field photography),with
the assistance of E. Stern, Y. Lerer (metal detection), W. Atrash
(guidance), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran
(surveying),V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory),D. Syon (numismatics),
N. Katsnelson (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), N. Getzov (pottery
consultation) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Sheikh
Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem, north of 'Uthman Ibn 'Afan St. and near
the tomb of Shim'on Ha-Zadik (Permit No. A-7010; map ref.
222099-112/633227-41; Fig. 1; see Kloner 2001: Site 245), prior to the
construction of an apartment complex. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by I. Abu-Arfa, was
directed by B. Storchan (field photography), with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), A. Hajian and M.
Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov (plans) Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), I.
Lindsky-Reznikov (finds drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. Varnai-Ganor (ceramic
restoration), G.D. Stiebel (consultation regarding metal artifacts). Y.
Nagar (osteological finds) and Y. Billig (archaeological inspection).
Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2009 and October-November 2010, an excavation was
carried out on Ha-'Omer Street in the Jewish Quarter of the old city of
Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5725, A-5959; map ref. 222113/631456; Fig.1). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and sponsored by
Jerusalem Municipality and the Jerusalem Development Authority, was directed
by O. Sion, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon, R. Abu Halaf,N. Nehama and
A.Ganon (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), A. Peretz and S. Ammami (Photography), S. al-'Amla (metal
detection), Y. Rapuano (photography and pottery analysis), D.T. Ariel and R.
Kool (numismatics), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and L. Kupershmidt (metal
conservation).
Appendix: The Glass Finds from Ramla, Hez street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

In May 2012, an excavation was conducted on Hez Street in Ramla (Permit
No. A-6490; map ref. 188260-317/649126-211; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ramla Municipality, was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of Z. Rosenbleit, Y. Elisha and I. Kornfeld (area supervision),
Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), S.
Itkis (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Fadida (pottery
restoration, crucible restoration under the supervision of E. Kamaisky), A.
Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), H. Torgë
(ceramics), T. Winter (glass; see appendix), N. Amitai-Preiss (Arabic
inscriptions and stamped impressions), M. Sharon (assistance in reading an
Arabic inscription), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), I. Segal (analysis of the
metal in the crucible, Geological Survey of Israel) and A. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography).
‘Ein Naqa‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sandhaus Debora
Published: December 2024

In August 2012, a rescue excavation was conducted at the spring of 'Ein
Naqa'a, north of Highway 1 and east of Abu Ghosh and Bet Neqofa (Permit No.
A-6601; map ref. 212564-86/634290-324; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel
National Roads Co., was directed by B. Storchan (photography) with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Dolinka (initial ceramic
analysis) and D. Sandhaus-Re'em (ceramic report), C. Amit (studio
photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), N. Zak (plans), C. Hersch (drawing of finds) and D. Ein Mor
(archaeological survey).
Kh. ‘Asafna (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted near the
abandoned village of Khirbat 'Asafna (East; Permit No. A-6848; map ref. NIG
209622-722/736096-293; Fig. 1), after archaeological remains were identified
while deepening a defunct fish pond for renewed use. The excavation, on.
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel
Highway Company Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the
assistance of D. Kirzner and A. Yaroshevich (field supervisors of Areas A
and B respectively), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev,
M. Kahan, A. Hadjian and M. Kunin (surveyors), A. Peretz (field
photography), N. Marom (archaeozoology) and H.K. Mienis (shells).
Legio: The Mollusk Shells (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ktalav Inbar
Published: December 2024

In April and May 2001, three salvage excavations were carried out at the
sites of Kefar 'Otnay and Legio west of Megiddo Junction: at Kefar 'Otnay,
southwest of the junction (Area A; Permit No. A-3401; map ref.
21810-1/71980-1), prior to building a visitor center at Megiddo Prison; and
at Legio, northwest side of the junction (Areas B, C; Permit Nos. A-3417,
A-3548; map ref. 21790-810/71990-2000). The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa. D. Syon studied the coins, and I. Ktalav studied
the mollusks. The remains are dated to the Roman and early Byzantine
periods.
Tel Par (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2014, an excavation was conducted at Tel Par (East;
Permit No. A-7086; map ref. 210984-1220/741635-737), prior to paving section
3 of Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Derekh Eretz Highways Management
Corporation, Ltd., was directed by L. Talmi and D. Kirzner, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A. Peretz (field
photography), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), N.
Getzov and K. Covello-Paran (pottery reading), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), A.
Gorzalczany (scientific consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), K.
Sa'id and laborers from Ka'abiyye.
Tell Musa Shahin (Kefar Gevirol), Appendix I: Ceramic and Porcelain
Finds, Metal, Stone and Miscellaneous Objects
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de Vincenz Anna
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kefar Gevirol
(Permit No. A-6727; map ref. 178670-706/644638-73), prior to construction of
residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Avisror Company, was directed by
E. Jakoel, with the assistance of L. Nadav-Ziv and V. Shustin(area
supervision), N. Bashukevich (registration), M. Molokandov (preliminary
inspections), Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A.
Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (consultation), Y. Yolowitz (studio photography),
B. Ouahnouna (glass), A. de Vincenz (pottery and metal artifacts), R. Kool
(numismatics), N. Marom (archaeozoology), A. Glick and A. Peretz (rifle
cartridges), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing). Additional help was rendered by M. Ajami and F. Volynsky
of the IAA Central Region.
Tel Halif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2015 a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz
Lahav (Permit No. A-7303; map ref. 187412-556/587364-604), prior to the
construction of a neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz Lahav, was directed by
S. Talis, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood C2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In October 2013 a salvage excavation was conducted on Hill C2 in Ramat
Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6913; map ref. 198757-9093/623721-822). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Paz (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), and N. Zak (plans).
Rasm el-‘Arus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael
Published: December 2024

In December 2011-January 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at the
site of Rasm el-'Arus, near Moshav Amazya (Permit No. A-6371; map ref.
190677-821/605391-511), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Housing, was directed by Y. Abadi-Reiss, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), S. Lender, S. Ganor, S. Talis, A. Faust, G.
Lehmann, B. Brandl, I. Milevski, H. Khalaily and O. Marder (consultation),
N. Zak (plans), Y. Kupershmidt and V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory),
J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography), C. Hersch
(pottery drawing), M. Smilansky (flint drawing) and N. Agha-Sa'id
(archaeozoology).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma C
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

In June 2012 and June-August 2013, two seasons of salvage excavations
were conducted in an extension of the neighborhood of Har Homa, in Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-6520, A-6847; map ref. 221995/625300), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Housing, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), N. Shami (area supervision), A.
Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography),
S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), T. Winter
(glass), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), D. Levi (GPS) and the Sky View Company
(aerial photography).
Na‘ura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted in the village of
Na'ura, east of Giv'at Ha-Moreh (Permit No. A-6881; map ref.
724473-506/237059-87). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Khirbat el Meisiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

In August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el-Meisiya, slightly west of Moshav Beqo'a (Permit No. A-5486; map ref.
192358-514/637212-331), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M.
Kunin, T. Kornfeld and V. Essman (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and E. Belashov (plans).
Horevot Sokho
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

In February 2004, burial caves were documented at Horevot Sokho (Permit
No. A-4199; map ref. 1974-8/6206-13), after they were plundered by
antiquities robbers. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and inspectors of IAA's Judea district
Tel Te'omim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2008, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the
communal settlement of Tel Te'omim (Permit No. A-5438; map ref.
246525-48/705153-76; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Tel Te'omim council, was directed by W. Atrash (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev
and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (studio photography),
L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and E.
Yannai (pottery reading).
Ben Shemen
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Yishai Yossef ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Harpak Tamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

In 1996, a salvage excavation was conducted northeast of Moshav Ben
Shemen (Site 81-82; License No. B-11/1996; map ref. 194702-5240/652002-476;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Archaeological Division of Ben-Gurion University of the
Negev and underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, Ltd., was
directed by Y. Yekutieli and T. Harpak, with the assistance of Y. Ben Yishai
(area supervision), D. Bachar (drafting), I. Gutman (restoration), P.
Kaminski and H. Sokolovsky (drawing of finds), A. Fogel and I. Stulman of
Kasel-Stulman Studio (studio and field photography) and S. Talis and P.
Fabian (processing of artifacts).
‘Afula, Tel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel
'Afula (Permit No. A-7201; map ref. 227464-572/723635-754), prior to the
construction of a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), Y. Bibas (field photography), N. Zak (plans), H. Tahan-Rosen
(drawing), C. Amit (studio photography) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, Khirbat Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Umm
Tuba (Permit No. A-7615; map ref. 221870/626350), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Mustafa Abu Tir, was directed by Z. ‘Adawi, with the assistance
of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Dwayat (archaeological
inspection), D. Levi and A. Weigmann (GIS), B. Dolinka (pottery reading) and
E. Ayalon (scientific consultation).
Ramla, el-Jamus Pool
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

In September-November 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted on a lot
at the intersection of Tel Hai and Herzl Streets in Ramla (Permit No.
A-7790; map ref. 188594-643/647998-8051; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed the Gazit Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Masarwa (preliminary inspections), A. Hajian and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), I. Delerson (plans), Y.
Agmon and S. Krispin (metal detection), H. Torgë (ceramics), I. Raznitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), N. Amitai-Preiss
(metallic artifacts) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Migdal Ha-‘Emeq, ‘En Hakhlil
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Yiftah
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, an excavation was conducted in Migdal Ha-‘Emeq,
on a ridge next to the Yefe Nof neighborhood (Permit No. A-7325; map ref.
221782-2328/730453-837; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Shalev, with
the assistance of F. Abu-Zidan and E. Bisharat (area supervision), Y.
Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev, M. Kahan, M. Kunin and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), K. Covello-Paran (consultation and scientific
guidance), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), P. Spivak (flint), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), L. Porat (pottery restoration), N. Getzov, A.
Shapiro and E. Stern (pottery reading), R. Eliya (treatment of finds), C.
Amit (studio photography) and A. Goel (numismatics).
Caesarea, the Crusader Market
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shotten-Hallel Vardit
Published: December 2024

In July-November 2015, an excavation was conducted within the Crusader
city of Caesarea (Permit No. A-7475; map ref. 190175-215/711940-2070), as
part of the renewed excavation project in the city. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Caesarea Development Company, was directed by U. ‘Ad, with the assistance of
D. Kirzner, M. Hater, E. Jakoel, A. al-Salam Sa'id and Y. Arbel (area
supervision and inspection), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), Y.
Sa‘ad and D. Siboni (conservation), R. Mishayev, R. Liran and M. Kahan
(surveying), A. Peretz (photography), D. Syon (metal detection), the Sky
View Company, the Griffin Company and David Zell (aerial photography), E.
Stern and H. Torgë (identification of later ceramics), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), the team of managers and employees of the Caesarea National Park,
and L. Sokenov. D. Abuhazira, P. Gendelman and K. Sa‘id.
Bene Deqalim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In February-March and June 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at
the settlement of Bene Deqalim in the Lakhish region (Permit No. A-7044, map
ref. 191374-2976/602181-3708), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by V. Lifshits
(photography), with the assistance of M. Oron and A. Fraiberg (area
supervision), R. AbuHalaf (administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan
(surveying), N. Zak (drafting and plans), A. Peretz (photograph), S. Gal and
E. Aladjem (GPS), S. Talis (ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing),
Y. Lender, S. Ganor and F. Kobrin.
Ramla, Rambam Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

In July 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at 26 Rambam Street in
Ramla (Permit No. A-7750; map ref. 187472-94/648839-64; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by U. and L. Fax, was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Eshed (preliminary
inspections), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Dagot (GPS), I. Delerson (plans), H. Torgë (pottery
reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), I. Raznitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), N. Amitai-Preiss (metal) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Ḥuqoq – 2016
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Grey Matthew ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Britt Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizzi Dennis
Published: December 2024

From May 31 through June 29 2016, the sixth season of excavations was
conducted at Horbat Huqoq in eastern Galilee (License No. G-6/2016; map ref.
24500-50/75430-65; Magness 2012; Magness et al. 2013; Magness et al. 2014;
Magness et al. 2016B; Magness et al. 2016A). The excavation was undertaken
and underwritten by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Baylor
University (Texas), Brigham Young University (Utah) and the University of
Toronto (Canada). Additional funding was provided by the National Geographic
Society, the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, the Foundation for
Biblical Archaeology (S. Bishop) and private donors. The excavation was
directed by J. Magness, with the assistance of S. Kisilevitz (assistant
director), M. Golan (administration), M. Grey and D. Mizzi (area
supervision), J. Haberman (field photography), M. Robinson-Mohr
(registration), D. Schindler (ceramics), K. Britt (mosaics), M. Wells
(architecture), A. Brown (faunal remains), N. Elkins (numismatics), E.
Hubbard (geoarchaeology and micromorphology), R. Mohr (drawing), V. Pirsky
(drafting), O. Cohen (site and small finds conservation) and Griffin Aerial
Imaging (aerial photography). The volunteers were undergraduate and graduate
students from the U.S.A., Canada, Sweden and Slovakia.
Naḥal Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Michael Noe David
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted near Nahal Be'er
Sheva' (Permit No. A-7654; map ref. 177693/569917), prior to construction of
a new neighborhood in Be'er Sheva'. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by N.D. Michael (Field Photography),
with the assistance of M. Kahan (surveying and drawing).
Yafo, Elisabeth Bergner Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted on Elisabeth
Bergner Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-7666; map ref. 177297-343/662673-710;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shanti House Association,
was directed and photographed by Y. Arbel and L. Rauchberger, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bacher (administration), A. Dayan and M.
Mermelstein (area supervision), C. Ben-Ari (area supervision and GPS), A.
Dagot (GPS), M. Kahan, R. Mishayev, A. Hajian, M. Kunin, R. Liran and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and A. Yonish and (field
photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), S. Crispin (metal
detection), A. de Vincenz (ceramics and glass jewelry), A. Lester (metallic
finds), N. Amitai-Preiss (numismatics and seals), N. Sukenik (fabrics), A.
Hilman and B. Lorentzen (wooden artifacts), C. Amit (studio photography), A.
Ganor (glass restoration), N. Zak (plans), as well as D. Barkan and M.
Ajami.
Yafo, Shim‘on Ha-Ẓadiq Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ackermann Oren
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2011, an excavation was conducted on Shimon Ha-Zadiq
Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-6247; map ref. 177386-402/662465-77; Fig. 1),
prior to the installation of infrastructures. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ha-Mishlama
Le-Yafo, was directed by A. Glick, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E.
Bachar (administration), T. Greenwald (preliminary inspections), A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), H. Ben Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit (studio photography), G.
Finkielsztejn (identification of Rhodian handle) and A. Ackerman
(geomorphology). Additional help was rendered by M. Ajami and D. Barkan. The
author wishes to thank E. Jakoel for allowing him to examine the finds from
a nearby excavation.
Naḥal Roqad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno) ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In December 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the triangle
where the borders of Israel, Syria and Jordan meet in the southern Golan
Heights, east of Maẓar (Permit No. A-7259; map ref. 271770/741400;
Fig. 1), after damage was caused to ancient remains during military
activity. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by E. Bron
and O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and R. Liran (drafting), H. Ben-David, S. Friedman, M. Eisbend, Y.
Alexander (pottery reading), Sky View Company (aerial photography), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing) and laborers from Tiberias.
Ḥorbat Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2006, an excavation was carried out south of Moshav
Yish'i, on the eastern margins of Horbat Gannim (Kh. Umm Jina; A-4745; map
ref. 195850/628180), prior to expanding the settlement. The excavation,
undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Sion. Y.
Rapuano studied the pottery, and R. Kool wrote the numismatic report. The
excavation yielded the remains of a building, a ritual bath (miqveh), burial
caves and installations. The finds date from the late Hellenistic period to
the Mamluk period. For the full report, see links below.
Jerusalem, Naḥal Aẓal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldenberg Gidon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hadad Ilan
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a rock-hewn burial cave was breached on the outskirts
of the Jebel Mukkabbir neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7578; map
ref. 222609/629511; Fig. 1), after mechanical equipment was used to prepare
an area for illegal construction. The documentation of the cave, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was conducted by E. Klein (field
photography and drafting), G. Goldenberg and I. Hadad of the Unit for the
Prevention of Antiquities Robbery, A. Wiegmann of the IAA Jerusalem Region,
and with the assistance of A. Re'em.
Be’er Sheva’, Noy 7 District (Naḥal Beqa‘ 7)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rasiuk Anat ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

In March 2016, an excavation was conducted at the Nahal Beqa' site
south of the Newe Noy neighborhood in Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-7657; map
ref. 179559-648/569938-70032; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by O.
Shmueli (field photography) and A. Rasiuk (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), E. Aladjem (preliminary survey),
Y. Huster (registration), Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific consultation), S. Gal
(GIS), M. Kunin (surveying), I.A. Delerson (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(drawing of finds), A. Goel (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), I.
Raznitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and G. Seriy (pottery reading).
Kafr Misr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kleiner Anya
Published: December 2024

In January 2017, a trial excavation was conducted in the ancient center
of Kafr Misr (Permit No. A-7865; map ref. 239960-75/727929-43), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Kleiner (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Liran (surveying and drafting), K. Covello-Paran
(scientific guidance), E. Stern (pottery reading), B. Ouahnouna (glass), A.
Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds) and a team of laborers from
Kafr Manda and Upper Nazareth.
Kafr Yasif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zedan Adnan
Published: December 2024

In January 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in Kafr Yasif (Permit
No. A-7595; map ref. 215438-87/761808-64; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Zedan (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi
(administration), R. Liran (surveying and drafting), Y. Lerer and D. Syon
(metal detection), K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), N. Getzov
(pottery reading) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Naḥal Ẓon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted east of Nahal Zon
and south of Segev Shalom (Permit No. A-7417; map ref.
183893-4068/564820-950; Fig. 1), prior to paving a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Authority for Development and Settlement of the Bedouins in the Negev, was
directed by V. Lifshits (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Al-‘Amor (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting),
E. Aladjem (aerial photography), S. Talis and Y. Israel (consultation), N.
Zak (plans) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Tel Malḥata (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

In July 2016 and April-May 2017, salvage excavations were conducted to
the south of Tel Malhata (Permit Nos. A-7768, A-7962; map ref.
202075-682/568279-766; Fig. 1), prior to construction within the Nevatim Air
Force Base. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, were directed by S. Talis
(photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and E. Aladjem, with the
assistance of N. Lect Ben Ami, D. Eisenberg-Degen, F. Kobrin, V. Lifshits
and H. Hammer (area supervision), Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), M. Kahan and
A. Hajian (surveying), I. Delerson (drafting), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), A. Golani (jewelry identification) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Ḥorbat Hoga
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, tombs damaged during the installation of a water
pipeline were documented north-west of Horbat Hoga (map ref. 16380/60217;
Fig. 1). The tombs were documented by S. Ganor, O. Shmueli (field
photography) and M. Oron (drafting) on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority.
Jerusalem, Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In August 2005, a rock-hewn burial cave was documented on the western
outskirts of Umm Tuba in southeast Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4570; map ref.
22182/62615; Fig. 1), discovered while enlarging a residential building. The
documentation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the owner of the lot, Mr. Naif Abu Tir, was directed by Y.
Baruch (field photography) and Z. 'Adawi, with the assistance of B. Touri,
V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting).
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, a rescue excavation was conducted east of the
Ashqelon marina (Permit No. A-7625; map ref. 158102-73/620741-90), prior to
the construction of a parking lot. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Afgad Group, was
directed by A. Golani (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), O. Barzilai
(flint artifacts), N. Marom (archaeozoology), I. Ktalav (malacology), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), M. Smilanski (flint drawing) and N.S.
Paran, I. Peretz and S. Ganor.
Tel Aviv, Herzl Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

In May 2017, a well was documented at 112 Herzl Street in Tel Aviv (map
ref. 178486/662502), prior to construction. The well was discovered by A.
Buchennino and A. Dayan while digging trial trenches. The documentation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Rubin Elmor Investments Company, Ltd., was carried out by Y. Arbel (field
photography), with the assistance of R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting)
and D. Barkan (administrative coordination).
Segev Shalom, Neighborhood A
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Pasternak Martin David
Published: December 2024

In September 2016, a trial excavation was conducted opposite the Segev
Shalom industrial zone (Permit No. A-7787; map ref. 184961-5038/568595-872;
Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a neighborhood. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Bedouin Development and Settlement Authority in the Negev, was directed by
M. Pasternak, with the assistance of G. Melnick, A. Rasiuk, A. Azoulay, O.
Tamir and A. Levy Hevroni (area supervision and guidance), S. Talis, Y.
Abadi-Reiss, G. Seriy, D. Varga and N. Michael (consultation), Y. Al-‘Amor
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (drafting), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C.
Amit (studio photography), and laborers from Ashqelon, Qiryat Gat and Abu
Kaf and students from the Erez Preparatory Program.
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shatil Noa
Published: December 2024

In January 2017, a trial excavation was conducted in a private plot
designated for construction in Et-Taiyiba, in Ramot Issakhar in Lower
Galilee (Permit No. A-7896; map ref. 242050-56/723196-203), after trial
trenches were dug by Y. Shalev. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the property owner
M.T. Zuabi, was directed by N. Shatil, with the assistance of R. Liran
(surveying), Y. Tzur (district archaeologist), Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration),
K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), E. Stern (pottery reading), C. Amit (studio photography),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), N. Marom (archaeozoology) and laborers from
Nazareth.
‘En Gedi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hadas Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg-Barkat Orit
Published: December 2024

In February 2017, an excavation was conducted in the ancient village of
‘En Gedi (License No. B-448/2017; map ref. 2373/5965; Fig. 1). The
excavation, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, was directed by G. Hadas and O. Peleg-Barkat, with
the assistance of R. Merhav (administration), D. Porotsky (plans), A. de
Vincenz (ceramics) and the participation of volunteers from Israel and
abroad, mostly veterans of the ‘En Gedi expedition, students from the
Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University, instructors from the ‘En
Gedi Field School, students of the Melahin Ha-Arez preparatory program ‘En
Gedi and inspectors of the ‘En Gedi Nature Reserve. The excavation was
funded by donations from foundations and individuals abroad and was assisted
by the Nature and Parks Authority.
Tel Malot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Tel Malot
(Permit No. A-6635; map ref. 187179-399/640203-608), after ancient remains
were discovered during the installation of a fuel line. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Spivak, with
the assistance ofA. Danziger (area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration),
A. Peretz (photography), A. Dagot and H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), L. Zeiger (drawing of flint items), A. Vered (pottery and
stone vessels) and N. Agha (archaeozoology).
Yafo, Ha-Shaḥaf Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2016, an archaeological inspection was conducted
on Ha-Shahaf Street in Jaffa during the installation of sewage and
communications infrastructures (map ref. 176550-95/661950-2010; Fig. 1). The
inspection, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Mei Avivim Corporation and Cellcom Company, was carried out by
A. Bouchenino and L. Rauchberger, with the assistance of A. Dagot and C.
Ben-Ari (GPS), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and Y. Barshak (photographic
archive). The authors wish to thank P. Gendelman and A. Dayan for their
assistance in bringing the article to publication, and to D. Barkan and I.
Marmelstein for their support and help.
Naḥal ḥevron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Balila Moran ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Azoulay Ilanit
Published: December 2024

In June-August 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal
Hevron, near Shoqet Junction (Permit No. A-7700; map ref.
190619-941/579321-585). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
Ltd., was directed by R. Be'eri (photography), V. Lifshits, A. Fraiberg, M.
Balila and I. Azoulay, with the assistance of A. Ziv-Ner, O. Eisenberg, H.
Hamer, T. Abulafia and L. Talis (assistant area supervisors), Y. Al-‘Amor
(administration), M. Cohen, A. Hajian and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography), G. Fitoussi, E. Aladjem and Griffin
Higher Photography LTD (aerial photography), Y. Raskin and G. Lopez
(geoarchaeology), J. Regev and Y. Goren (14C analysis and microarchaeology),
E. Ben-Yosef and Y. Vassal (magnetism), Y. Paz (ceramics), as well as Y.
Vardi and Y. Abadi-Reiss (lithics). Additional assistance was rendered by P.
Betzer, S. Talis and F. Sonntag.