bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ashqelon, Barne‘a B-C
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Krokhmalnik Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bijovsky Gabriella
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2003, two seasons of excavation were conducted
in Compound 6 of the Barne'a B-C neighborhood in Ashqelon (Permit No.
A-4027; map ref. 15940-75/62280-300), in the wake of discovering
archaeological remains prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Economic
Company for the Development of Ashqelon, was directed by A. Krokhmalnik and
I. Milevski, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), P. Nahshoni (scientific consultation),
D. Sandhouse and P. Fabian (ceramic reading), C. Hersch (pottery drawing),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton
Published: December 2024

During December 2006-January 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted
at the Early Bronze Age site at the southern end of Qiryat Ata, Ha-Te'enim
Street (Permit No. A-4938; map ref. 210402-66/744904-45), prior to the
installation of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Qiryat Ata
municipality, was directed by M.A. Tabar, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Dagot
(GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), N. Zak (drafting) and M. Shuiskaya
(drawing). Additional help was rendered by H. Khalaily (flint tools), A.
Golani (consultation), K. Sari and K. Sa'id.
Tel Raqqit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillel Gili
Published: December 2024

During June 2004, a survey prior to development was conducted between
the beach at Tel Barukh in the south and Tel Raqqit in the north (Permit No.
A-4308; map ref. 1800-07/6706-16). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Enosh Environmental
Systems Company, was performed by H. Khalaily, G. Hillel and L. Barda (GPS).
Khirbat ‘Ara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Khirbat 'Ara (Permit No. A-5491; map ref. 20787-8/71222-3), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by A. Abu Hillal, was directed by A. Masarwa
(surveying and drafting), with the assistance of the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Khirbat Umm el-Kalkha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2004, a small-scale salvage excavation was conducted
along the route of an ancient road at Khirbat Umm el-Kalkha, north of Moshav
Amnun (Permit No. A-4176; map ref. 25493/75729), after mechanical equipment
damaged a section of the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ashtrom-Dragados
Company, was directed by Y. Stepansky (photography), with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, an excavation was conducted near Trigonometric Point
252 (Permit No. A-4841; map ref. 1992-3/6451-6), prior to paving Highway 3.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y.
Elisha, with the assistance of E. Bachar and the late S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Pisgat Ze’ev, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit
Published: December 2024

During January 2009, a survey was conducted east of the Pisgat Ze'ev
neighborhood (License No. S-74/2009; map ref. 2232-47/6356-82), prior to
construction. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
carried out by L. Barda and D. Levy (field photography).
Aḥihud, Survey (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During June 2004, a survey was conducted south of Moshav Ahihud (Permit
No. A-4173; map ref. 2165-71/7562-70), prior to construction. The survey,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Moshav, was carried out by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of E. Stern,
H. Abu 'Uqsa and Y. Lerer (surveyors) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
‘Ad Halom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

In November 1995, an excavation was carried out near 'Ad Halom junction,
at the foot of the northwest corner of Tel Ashdod (Permit No. 6708; map ref.
16735/62980). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by Y.Y. Baumgarten. A saqiye installation complex from the
Byzantine and Early Islamic periods, comprising a well, settling pools, a
reservoir, as well as pipes and a water channel, was uncovered.
Ramla, Railroad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2006, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramla
(Permit No. A-4768; map ref. 18780-810/64892-940), prior to infrastructure
work on the Lod-Na'an railroad track. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railway
Authority, was directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance of O. Segal (area
preparation), E. Jakoel (Area D supervision), T. Lakichevitz (Area C
supervision), E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman (grid layout), T.
Kornfeld and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), N. Zak and I. Berin (final plans), C. Amit (studio
photography), M. Avissar (pottery consultation), A. Ganor (pottery
restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C.
Hersch (glass drawings), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool
(numismatics) and N. Amitai-Preiss (handle with Arabic inscription).
Khirbat ‘Ara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, an excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Ara
(Sheikh Bahalul; Permit No. A-5268; map ref. 207846-63/712239-55), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Mr. M. Yunis, was directed by A. Masarwa, with
the assistance of T. Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass), C. Hersch (drawing of
glass vessels), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Nahal Yitnan, Abu Qurinat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Abu Qurinat (Permit No. A-5138; map ref. 195883/559016), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Natural Gas Line
Company, Ltd., was directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), the Sky View Company (aerial
photography), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography) and A. Dodin
(drawing).
Khirbat Khatula
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Khirbat
Khatula, near Sha'ar Ha-Gāy Junction (Giv'at Hatul; Permit No.
A-7119; map ref. 202496-500/635753-76; Fig. 1), prior to the widening of
Highway 1. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of 4the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Netivei Israel (National Transportation
Infrastructure Company, Ltd.), was directed by Y. Radashkovsky (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), B. Touri
(safety), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plan), P.
Betzer (consultation) and D. Ben-Ami (scientific consultation and guidance).
Ashqelon, Barne‘a (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted east of
the Barnea' neighborhood in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-7025; map ref.
160591-908/621304-661), prior to the replacement of a sewer pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ashqelon Water Consortium, Ltd., was directed by D. Yegorov
(photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), N.
Shimshon-Paran (GPS), M. Kunin, A. Hajian, S. Gal and M. Oron (surveying and
drafting), S. Ganor (scientific consultation), S. Itkis and N. Zak (plans),
G. Seriy (ceramics) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Nes Ẓiyyona, Sarafand el-Kharab
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nes Ziyyona
(Permit No. A-6995; map ref. 181259-490/649414-678), prior to development
work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Yahel Engineers Project Initiation Company,
Ltd., was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of V. Shustin (area
supervision), R. Mishayev and M. Kuhan (surveying), Y. Amrani, E. Bachar and
R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Molokandov (preliminary
inspection), A. Dagot and C. Ben-Ari (GPS), R. Kool (numismatics) and L.
Rauchberger (identification of tobacco pipe). Additional assistance was
provided by A. Gorzalczany, Y. Arbel and A. Sasson.
Ramla, Fleming Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on Fleming Street
in Ramla (Permit No. A-6991; map ref. 187786-811/648040-62; Fig. 1), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the property owners, Joseph and
Jamilla Badwir, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Kahan (surveying and drawing), A.
Peretz (field photography), N. Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing)
and C. Amit (studio photography). D. Masarwa supervised the digging of trial
trenches prior to the excavation.
Ramla, Ha-Shomer Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at 9 Ha-Shomer
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6944; map ref. 187871-96/648774-98; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Amsis Brothers Ltd., was directed
by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), D. Masarwa (preliminary inspections), A. Peretz (field
photography), M. Kunin (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), A. Dagot (GPS),
H. Torgë (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Sha‘ar Ha-‘Amaqim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Sha'ar
Ha-'Amaqim (Permit No. A-6973; map ref. 210013-35/736358-97; Fig. 1), in the
wake of damage caused to antiquities as a result of earthmoving work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, was directed by M. Hater, with
the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drawing), A. Nagorski (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), C. Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Nahal Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, an excavation was conducted at a site along the
southern bank of Nahal Be'er Sheva', within the precincts of the Nahal Be'er
Sheva' Park (Bustan 3; Permit No. A-5647; map ref. 18147-50/57169-72), to
prepare its opening to visitors. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shiqma-Besor Drainage
Authority, was directed by A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. Lender
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography) and N.S. Paran (IAA Be'er Sheva' district).
Caesarea
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Caesarea
(Permit No. A-5544; map ref. 19017/71143), after ancient remains were
damaged. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric Company, was directed by
E. Oren, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev
(surveying), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), P. Gendelman
(ceramic consultation), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio
photography) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Tel Afeq (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During October 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at the 'En Afeq
Nature Reserve (Permit No. A-5757; map ref. 21112-4/75019-23), subsequent to
the discovery of antiquities while digging a pool for water plants. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
L. Porat (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), A. Shapiro (surveying and GPS), D. Syon (metal detection),
R. Abu Raya (preliminary inspections), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), M. Hartal
(scientific guidance) and laborers from Kafr Manda. Further assistance was
provided by the IAA Western Galilee District and the staff of the 'En Afeq
Nature Reserve.
Tel Mevorakh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted next to Tel
Mevorakh (Permit No. A-4478; map ref. 19330-50/71555-65; HA-ESI 121), after
the top of stones were discovered along the course of a planned water line.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meqorot Company, was directed by M. Masarwa, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Dagot (GPS) and N. Zak
(plan).
Modi‘in, Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a section of a cave that had been damaged by
development work was cleaned and documented in the Buchman Compound in
Modi'in (Permit No. A-5666; map ref. 2006/6430). The documentation,
undertaken on behalf to the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Shlomo Cohen Construction Company, Ltd., was directed by P. Spivak, with
the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Eshed (physical anthropology)
and M. Shuiskaya (drawing).
Ḥafez Ḥayyim (Southwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, an excavation was conducted c. 1 km southwest of
Qibbuz Hafez Hayyim (Permit No. A-5810; map ref. 180013-801/631754-2939), in
the wake of damage to ancient remains while digging trenches for a water
pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Nahal Soreq Regional Council, was directed
by U. 'Ad (field photography), with the assistance of T. de Vries (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), Sky View Company (aerial photography), B.
Antin and E. Belashov (drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology) and F.
Volynsky.
Yafo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During May 2004, an excavation was conducted on the beach in Yafo, at a
lower level than Razif Ha-'Aliya Ha-Sheniya Street (Permit No. A-4164; map
ref. 177032-42/662612-22), after ancient remains were discovered during work
implemented by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the
assistance of M. Mulokandov (preliminary inspections), V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), I. Berin (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

Trial excavations were conducted in November-December 1998 on the corner
of Herzl and Weizmann Sts. in the northeastern part of Azor (Permit No.
A-2970; Map ref. NIG 18172-9/65909-15; OIG 13172-9/15909-15;'Atiqot 38: Plan
1:37). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed
by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), Y. Rahamim (administration), T. Sagiv (photography) and E.
Belashov (drafting).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at the Ramla
(South) antiquities site, west of Highway 4304, which leads to Moshav
Mazliah, and north of Highway 431 (Permit No. A-5853; map ref.
18734-48/64710-20; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of an interchange. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), A. Peretz
(field photography), M. Shuiskaya (artifact drawing) and A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance).
Kafr Kanna (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2010, a small salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the center of Kafr Kanna (Permit No.
A-5877; map ref. 2325/7386), following the discovery of ancient remains in
trial trenches. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Yaroshevich (flint analysis; see
Appendix), L. Zaiger (flit drawing) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery and stone
artifact drawing).
Appendix: The Flin Assemblge from Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2010, a small salvage excavation was conducted in a
privately-owned building plot in the center of Kafr Kanna (Permit No.
A-5877; map ref. 2325/7386), following the discovery of ancient remains in
trial trenches. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Yaroshevich (flint analysis; see
Appendix), L. Zaiger (flit drawing) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery and stone
artifact drawing).
Ramat Gan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During October 2007 and February 2008, an excavation was conducted on
Derekh Ha-Tayyasim in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-5264; map ref.
182490-508/661639-64), prior to widening the entrance to a residential
building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Azorim Construction Company, was directed
by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), V. Essman, M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Yafo, Mazal Ariye Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted on Mazal Ariye
Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5927; map ref. 176650-84/662303-34), after wall
remains and potsherds were discovered while digging a sewage infrastructure.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Emmanuel Bridal Salon, was directed by A. Dayan (field
photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), D. Golan (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin (surveying),
H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Gorzalczany (guidance), N. Zak (drafting) and M.
Shuiskaya (drawing). Additional assistance was provided by D. Barkan, E.
Jakoel, Y. Arbel and L. Rauchberger.
Tel Yosef (East) – Murḥan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During September 2008, an excavation was conducted in a declared
antiquities site in the fields of Qibbuz Tel Yosef (East; Permit No. A-5524;
map ref. 23865/71765), after ancient remains were damaged while digging a
trench for water pipes. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), H. Smithline (field photography) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Har Betaḥ and Har Gavnunim, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a survey was conducted in the Judean Desert
(License No. S-209/2010; map ref. 217413-9968/578354-86959), prior to
drilling for a seismic survey. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Geophysical Institute
of Israel, was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of Y. Haimi and
S. Talis (survey), S. Gal (GIS), I. Zehavi (security) and guards provided by
the Modi'in Ezrahi Company.
Yoqne‘am (Triangulation Point F-106 [East])
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at an
antiquities site located at Triangulation Point F-106 (East; Permit No.
A-5832; map ref. 209672-97/729513-31), prior to the installation of a gas
pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Natural Gas Pipeline Company, was
directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration),
Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting). A. Dagot (GPS) and A. Oshri
(antiquities inspection).
Bet Leḥem Ha-Gelilit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During October 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bet-Lehem
Ha-Gelilit (Permit No. A-5756; map ref. 217710-30/737740-7), after
antiquities were damaged during the installation of an electric pole. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Amos (field photography, pottery drawing), with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Qanat Bint el-Kafir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During March, April and June 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted
along the route of Highway 431, next to Moshav Yashresh (Permit No. A-4142;
map ref. 18650/64725). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T.
Sagiv (field photography), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya
(field and pottery drawings), and T. Kanias. Laborers for the excavation
were provided by the Brick Manpower Company. Thanks to S. Gat and T. Tsuk,
to Y. Porath for his assistance in dating the plaster and to P. Fabian and
P. Gendelman for their aid in dating the ceramic finds.
Jerusalem, the New Gate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2010, an excavation was conducted near the New
Gate (Permit No. A-5978; map ref. 22147-8/63284-5), for the purpose of
completing previous excavations at the site. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem
municipality, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon
(administration), T. Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying), S. Ammami (field
photography), O. Raviv (stone finds laboratory), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography) and R. Kool
(numismatics).
Ramla, Bar Ilan Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During September 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla
(Permit No. A-6016; map ref. 187211-364/648671-807), in the wake of
discovering ancient remains in preliminary trial trenches along the route of
a pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the A. Edri Company, Ltd., was directed by R.
Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), T. Kanias
(preliminary inspections and area supervision) and P. Spivak (area
supervision), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Antin
and E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Qiryat Ṭiv‘on
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at 42 Ha-Horesh
Street in Qiryat Tiv'on (Permit No. A-6050; map ref. 212863-86/736190-211),
prior to the construction of a private dwelling. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Zofer
family, was directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), S.
Ammami (field photography), D. Kirzner (preliminary inspections), N. Zak
(plans), A. Gorzalczany (consultation) and K. Sa'id.
Ḥorbat Usha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Usha
(Permit No. A-7093; map ref. 213701-20/744914-51; Fig. 1), prior to
construction of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
Ltd., was directed by D. Kirzner (photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting),
A. Dagot (GPS), E. Shukron (preliminary inspections), P. Gendelman
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and C. Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Ḥorevot Gemila
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During September 2008, a trial excavation was conducted near the
village of Fassuta in the western Galilee (Permit No. A-5512; map ref.
229728-775/771847-890), prior to the expansion of the village. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquity Authorities and
underwritten by the land owner, Mr. F. 'Assi, was directed by H. Bron, with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Laban (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), N. Getzov (pottery consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Gelom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted south of Qibbuz
Lehavot Haviva, in an area situated within the Horbat Gelom antiquities site
(Khirbat Jalama; Permit No. A-5995; map ref. 20104-32/69964-82), prior to
the qibbuz' planned expansion. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), A. Hajian and I. Shmidov (surveying and drafting),
A. Peretz (field photography), D. Kirzner (preliminary inspections), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawings), A. Yaroshevitz (flint), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, the Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
foundations of the Betar Company House in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old
City of Jerusalem, (Permit No. A-5820), prior to the construction of a
museum. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ashmar Company, was directed by Y.
Zelinger, with the assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), E.
Belashov (final plans), H. Rozenstein (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool
(numismatics) and I. Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing).
Rantis (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation, preceded by a trial excavation,
was conducted northwest of Rantis (Permit No. A-4407; map ref.
2002-6/6598-603), prior to the installation of the separation fence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), P.
Gendelman and E. Yannai (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Shamir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in a dolmen
north of Qibbuz Shamir (Permit No. A-6071; map ref. 26202/78633), in the
wake of damage caused to it by the installation of a water pipeline. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Mē Golan association, was directed by O.
Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), H.
Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds) and M. Hartal (guidance). R. Bar-Nur, a
member of Qibbuz Shamir, helped in the excavation.
Maghar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Maghar
village (Permit No. A-6137; map ref. 23807-13/75516-20), in the wake of
damage to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. A. Attallah, was directed by
G.B. Jaffe, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Mokary
(safety), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying) and W. Atrash (guidance).
Ḥorbat Gilan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in May 2004 at Horbat Gilan, northeast
of the 'Iron (Barqai) interchange (Permit No. A-4166*; map ref. NIG
20325-35/71000-10; OIG 15325-35/21000-10). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Cross-Israel Highway Project, was
directed by I. Milevski, with the assistance of A. Bahar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration) and T. Horowitz.
Tel Qashish (South) (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yaroshevich Alla
Published: December 2024

In November 2012, a trial excavation was conducted south of Tel Qashish
(Permit No. A-6632; map ref. 210249-510/732019-135), prior to construction
of an interchange on Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Yaroshevich, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Cohen (field
drawings) and K. Sa'id and L. Talmi. The site was discovered in trial
trenches conducted prior to the excavation by the author and D. Kirzner.
Jerusalem, Western Wall Plaza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

In May-August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of the Western Wall plaza (Permit No. A-5835; map ref. 222250/631550;
Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Western Wall Heritage Foundation, was directed by
S. Weksler-Bdolah, A. Onn and S. Kisilevitz, with the assistance of M.
Avissar (ceramics), L. Habas (architectural elements), V. Essman, Y. Shmidov
and T. Kornfeld (surveying), A. Peretz (photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal
detection) and Y. Ohayon (administration).
Tel Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Eyal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levy-Reifer Ayelet
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2009, a survey-excavation was conducted at Tel
Yavne (License G-1/2009; map ref. 17596-635/64135-70) on behalf of the
Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology at Bar-Ilan University.
The survey-excavation was directed by B. Zissu (photography), E. Baruch and
A. Levy-Reifer, with the participation of A.Klein, students from the
department and volunteers. Additional help was provided by A. Faust, D.
Adan-Bayewitz, A. Ferrera, Y. Rosenthal and members of the Kefar 'Ezion
Field School.
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin, Nahal Susi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the eastern part of
Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-7114; map ref. 198637/666680; Fig. 1), along the
route of a planned service road between the northeastern end of the city and
the Cross-Samaria Highway. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was directed by A.S. Tendler and L. Drezner (area
supervision), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kahan, R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), J. Marcus (substitute excavation
director) and C. Ben-Ari (GPS).
Kefar Uriya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted south of
Moshav Kefar Uriya (Permit No. A-6097; map ref. 194494-602/633407-518), in
the wake of discerning archaeological remains in a trench dug for a water
pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by D.
Storchan (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nechama
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), Y. Shmidov (drafting), and N. German
and R. Greenwald (archeological inspection).
Ramla, Kokhav Ha-Ẓafon Neighborhood
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Kokhav Ha-Zafon neighborhood in Ramla (Permit No. A-5000; map ref.
188430-99/648830-96), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by S.A.L. Hatakh
Enterprise and Investments Company, was directed by H. Torge, with the
assistance of E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit
(studio photography) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds).
Ramla, Suleiman ‘Abd al-Malak Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the corner of
Khalfiya Suleiman and Bialik Streetsin Ramla (Permit No. A-5967; map ref.
187929-51/648199-216), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Alhaji Jamil,
was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration),
V. Essman and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), B. Antin (processing of plans), N. Zak (final plans), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), E.J. Stern and H. Torge (pottery
reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), L. Rauchberger (identification of
Ottoman pipes), C. Amit (studio photography) and N. Katsnelson (glass).
Yavne’el, Bet Gan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a trial excavation was conducted at Yavne'el-Bet Gan
(Permit No. A-5615; map ref. 24656-60/73515-8), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Amos (drawing and photography of finds), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), M. Hartal (guidance)
and laborers from Tiberias and Nazareth.
Ḥorbat Tittora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yekutieli Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Akus Iris
Published: December 2024

During October 1997 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northern slopes of Giv'at Tittora (License No. B-135/1997; map ref.
202425/645705; Fig. 1), after archaeological remains were identified while
digging a trench for the installation of cables. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Ben Gurion University of the Negev and underwritten by the
Gvanim Company, was directed by I. Akus, with the assistance of P. Kaminsky
(surveying and drafting), Y. Yekutieli (consultation) and O Shalev
(assistance in preparing for publication).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Remez neighborhood at Lod, within the area of two adjacent building lots
(Permit No. A-5993; map ref. 190468-819/651560-912), prior to private
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands Administration, was directed
by A. Golani, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf, Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Shadman (archaeological inspection), A. Re'em (district
archaeologist), I. Berin and B. Antin (drafting and final plans), R. Gat, M.
Bein and N. Aloni (pottery restoration), H. Khalaily (flint processing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen, N. Katznelson and T. Winter (glass processing) and I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (artifact drawing).
Ḥorbat Kasif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Kasif
(Permit No. A-5669; map ref. 206484-507/573847-75), prior to setting an
electric pole on the eastern slope of the site. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Electric Company, was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of Y.
Lender (administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin, M. Kahan and B. Antin
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), C. Hersch (glass drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), and M. Salzberger (studio photography). Additional assistance
was rendered by F. Sonntag, N.S. Paran, N. Shaul, Y. Ilan, O. Aflalo, Y.
Baumgarten, H. Goldfuss, K. Golan, S. Gal, U. Hofesh, Y. Haimi, Y. Israel,
D. Nahlieli, P. Nahshoni and G. Seriy.
Umm el-Qutuf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted east of the Umm
el-Qutuf village (Trigonometric Point 176; Permit No. A-6163; map ref.
206528-638/708206-314; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a water
reservoir. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by E. Haddad, with the assistance of M. Hatar (area supervision),
Y. Lavan and Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying
and drafting), H. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GIS and GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), I. Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), A. Oren, A. Masarwa, M. Masarwa and K. Sa'id (IAA Haifa district).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenwald Roie
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet Shemesh
C, northwest of Horbat Bet Natif (Permit No. A-6911; map ref. 199228/623172;
Fig. 1), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction
and Housing, was directed by R. Greenwald, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(photography) and N. Zak (plans). Y. Zur, A. Melman and S. Gendler carried
out antiquities inspections at the site and prepared the area for
excavation.
Nahal Hilazon, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2008, a survey preceding development was conducted in
the Nahal Hilazon basin (License No. S-34/2008; map ref.
207352-34085/752309-8763; Fig. 1).The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was conducted by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of
E. Stern (survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Legio, Nahal Qeni Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During October-December 2006, an archaeological survey was conducted in
Nahal Qeni (Permit No. A-4909; map ref. 214204-8586/718677-20696). The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Streams and Drainage Authority in the north of the
country, was directed by Y. Tepper (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Tepper and O. Caspi (survey), M. Shomroni and A. Blumenkranz
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS and plans), and A. Freudlich and Y. Shaltiel
(conservation).
Jerusalem, Et-Tur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vitto Fanny
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the Et-Tur
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5857; map ref. 22340-45/632500-675),
following the digging of a JCB trench for laying security camera cables for
the Mount of Olives Promenade (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the East Jerusalem
Development, Ltd, was directed by F. Vitto (field photography), with the
assistance of R. Abu Khalaf (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), B. Touri
and K. Masarwa (preliminary archaeological inspection), I. Berin (drafting),
C. Hersch (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), and a group of
workmen from Jerusalem.
Yafo, Ganor Compound
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ganor
Compound in Yafo (Permit No. A-6190; map ref. 177016-27/662232-41), prior to
conservation work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Garden Houses for Rent
Company, Ltd. and Gav-Ari Development and Investments Company, Ltd., was
directed by L. Rauchberger (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and Y. Lavan (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), H.
Ben-Ari (GPS), S. Yehielov (preliminary inspections), E. Yannai (pottery
reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), B. Antin (plans), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), Y. Arbel
(identification of stone object), F. Milstein and A. Sasson (architectural
consultation), M. Ajami, D. Barkan, E. Jakoel (Tel Aviv district), P. and D.
Amir (volunteers) and J. Shwarz.
Ma’alot–Tarshiḥa, Survey (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, a survey was conducted on the hill called Giv'at
Oranim, which is located east of the Tarshiha-Kefar Veradim road (License
No. S-180/2010; map ref. 22574-610/76708-29), prior to the construction of a
new neighborhood. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of N. Getzov (surveyor) and A.
Shapiro (surveyor and GPS).
Ṭirat Karmel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in Tirat Karmel, c.
0.3 km west of Tel Tirat Karmel (Permit No. A-6248; map ref.
19795-9/74098-103), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tirat
Karmel municipality, was directed by A. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y.
Armani (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Gorzalczany
(guidance), and K. Sari and L. Talmi (IAA Haifa district).
Timna‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a 3-day salvage excavation was conducted to the east
of the Hathor Temple in the JNF archaeological park of Timna' (Permit No.
A-5679; map ref. 19562/40874), in the wake of development work preceding the
annual Anafaza event. The excavation, on behalf the Israel Antiquities
authority, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini (field photography), with the
assistance of E. Cohen-Sason (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; GPS and
drafting), S. Shalev and S. Shilstein (Weitzmann Institute of Science;
metallographic analysis) and students from the Archaeology department of
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Additional assistance was provided by M.
Lavi, the development manager in the Timna' Park.