bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Akko, Educational Campus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J.
Published: December 2024

During July and August 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Hilmi Shafi Educational Campus in 'Akko (Permit No. A-5697; map ref.
206789-805/758952-6), prior to the construction of a new classroom building.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the 'Akko Municipality, was directed by E.J. Stern, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and Y.
Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS and marble
registration), A. Peretz and H. Smithline (field photography), D. Syon
(metal detection, numismatics and inscription reading), E. Amos
(documentation of marble finds and photography), D. Stern (field photography
and pottery registration), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Rosenstein (metal
laboratory) and O. Shamir, (textile identification). Additional aid was
provided by E. Stern and N. Getzov during fieldwork and by M. Fischer, L.
Lazzarini, A. Boas, D. Pringle and O. Niv, following the excavation.
Khirbat esh-Shubeika (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During July 2000 a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
esh-Shubeika (Permit No. 3253; map ref. NIG 21650/76900; OIG 16650/26900;
see Eretz Zafon) in the wake of damage to ancient remains located in the
Even Ve-Sid quarry, caused by the Israel Electric Corporation. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D. Syon
and L. Porat, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and L.
Kupershmidt (coin cleaning).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in Ofer
Park in Ramla (Permit No. A-5839; map ref. 186522-622/647892-8018), in the
wake of discovering ancient remains during work that preceded the
construction of a soccer field. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was
directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of A. Hajian and B. Antin
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), N. Zak (final
plan), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Ibtin (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

In December 2013 and January 2014, an excavation was conducted south of
Ibtin and northeast of Rekhasim (Permit No. A-6978; map ref.
210879-1134/740094-297; Fig. 1), prior to digging a tunnel in Section 3 of
Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company, Ltd., was
directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A.
Peretz (field photograph), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Hater and A. Masarwa
(preliminary inspections), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), R. Mishayev
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), C. Sa'id (consultation), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading), N. Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and
laborers from Bir el-Maksur.
Nahal Zanoah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dmitriev David ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Melman Amit
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2014, an excavation was conducted along the northeastern
slopes of Tel Zanoah (Permit No. A-7110; map ref. 200539-613/625581-658),
prior to the installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, undertaken by
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Paz, with the
assistance of A. Melman and D. Dmitriev, N. Nahama (administration), A.
Hajian, M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying), D. Porotzki (plans), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), S. Gendler and P. Betzer.
Tel Par (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hater Mohammed
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Tel Par
(Permit No. A-7006; map ref. 211629-68/741295-330; Fig. 1), prior to the
erection of an electricity pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Company,
was directed by M. Hater, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), K. Sa'id and L. Talmi.
Jatt, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2009, a survey preceding development was conducted in
the Jatt village in the Galilee (License No. S-82/2009; map ref.
221004-665/764212-419), prior to the construction of a residential
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 L. Porat (survey) and A.
Shapiro (survey and GPS).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Gedy Miki
Published: December 2024

During December 2000 and January 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted
along the route of Highway 431 in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-3357*; map ref. NIG
19456/64989; OIG 14456/14989), prior to paving. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Ein Gedy, with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Asherat, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a survey was conducted at Asherat (License No.
S-132/2009; map ref. 214937-5550/763857-4181), prior to enlarging the
settlement. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing and
the Ampa Malibu Company, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of E.
Stern (survey and field photography) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Khirbat Namra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted near Mas'ada in
the northern Golan Heights (Permit No. A-5675; map ref. 271435/792160),
prior to the installation of an electric pole. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Electric Company, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and M. Hartal (guidance).
Khirbat Ta‘ena
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, an excavation was conducted at Khirbat Ta'ena
(Permit No. A-5889; map ref. 26455/74640). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ben-Zvi
family of Giv'at Yoav, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing) and M. Hartal (guidance).
Ramla, Herzog Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
corner of Herzog and Biyalik Streets in Ramla (Permit No. A-5633; map ref.
187820-90/647750-81), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mr. L.
Kakunda, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of M. Kunin and B.
Antin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), T. Kornfeld (drafting), H.
Shor (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), E.J. Stern
(pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and
A. Berman (numismatics).
Ha-Bonim (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2007, an archaeological excavation was
conducted south of Moshav Ha-Bonim (Permit No. A-5275; map ref.
193743-4058/726321-691), prior to enlarging the moshav. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Y. Ha-Banāy, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), M.A. Tabar, A. al-Salam Sa'id
and E. Oren (area supervision), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), D. Syon (metal detection) and P. Gendelman (pottery reading).
Additional aid was rendered by Y. Peleg, Y. Avraham and antiquities
inspectors of the IAA Haifa District.
Ḥorbat Tittora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, an excavation was conducted in the Zipor compound
in Modi'in (Permit No. A-5862; map ref. 200648-879/647102-256). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Y. H. Damari, was directed by M. Haiman, with the assistance
of E. Bachar (administration) and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting).
Tarshiḥa, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a survey was conducted along the northern fringes of
the Tarshiha village (License No. S-128/2009; map ref. 22540-55/76740-55),
prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of R. Abu Raya
(survey) and A. Shapiro (GPS).
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de-Groot Alon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

From May to August 2003 the third season of excavations was carried out
at Moza (A-3889; map ref. NIG 2156/6334; OIG 1656/1334; see HA-ESI 115) in
preparation for laying a new route for Highway 1. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by H. Khalaily, Z. Greenhut, A. De-Groot, and A. Eirikh-Rose,
with the assistance of R. Biton (assistant area supervisor), A. Hajian and
O. Dobovski (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), R. Abu Khalaf
(administration), Y. Nagar (anthropology), E. Barzilay (geomorphology), N.
Ze'evi (pottery and small find drawing), L. Zeiger (prehistoric find
drawing) and G. LaDossier (bone tool analysis). Also participating was a
team from the Weizmann Institute, headed by S. Weiner (mineralogical
examination), E. Boareto (14C), M. Kaufman (kolagen analyses and DNA) and R.
Shahak-Gross (micromorphology).
Metar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

During October 2007 and May 2008, an excavation was conducted near the
community of Metar (Permit Nos. A-5273, A-5428; map ref.
194851-78/583046-72). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. Lender (administration),
V. Essman, M. Kunin, M. Kipnis and N. Zak (surveying and drafting).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla, between
the parking lot near the municipality and the magistrate's courthouse
(Permit No. A-5938; map ref. 187622-73/648709-57), prior to paving a street.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), H. Rosenstein (metallurgy
laboratory), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Qula
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

During March 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted next to the
Giv'at Koah Junction (Permit No.A-5913; map ref. 195567-730/660302-430),
prior to the construction of overpass uprights in an interchange that will
be built above Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was
directed by V. Eshed, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M.
Kunin, A. Hajian, Y. Shmidov and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A.
Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz and S. 'Ammami (field photography), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass)
and C. Hersch (glass drawing).
Lod (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ramat
Eshkol quarter, which is built on Tel Lod (Permit No. A-5693; map ref.
190617-27/651781-91), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the A.I.
Bitanit Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), H. Khalaily (flint tools) and M.
Peilstöcker (guidance).
Modi‘in, Highway 12
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shellef Rotem
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi'in (Permit
No. A-5941; map ref. 199007-65/645957-6018), in the wake of widening Road
12, in its northern part. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was directed by R. Shellef, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), and
A. Gorzalczany (guidance).
Ḥorbat Ẓerifin (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Zerifin
(Permit No. A-5928; map ref. 186070-109/651713-51), in the wake of damage to
a saqiye well while paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by George Steinberg, was
directed by R. Toueg (field photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B.
Antin (drafting), E. Belashov (plans), H. Rosenstein (metallurgical
laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Tel ‘Avdon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During May 2010, a trial excavation was conducted along the northern
slopes of Tel 'Avdon (Permit No. A-5912; map ref. 215125-265/772575-718;
Fig. 1), prior to digging a waste-water reservoir. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Ma'agarē Asher Company,was directed by Y. Lerer, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
preliminary drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov
(drafting), Y. Zuri'el and A. Shapiro (preparation of maps) and H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Jalame
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
outskirts of the village Jalame (Permit No. A-4124; map ref.
22957/71318),after rock-hewn tombs were damaged during the construction of a
military base. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by K. Covello-Paran, with the assistance of L. Porat and A. Shapiro
(area supervision), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), H. Smithline and T. Sagiv
(field photography) and E. Amos (drawing).
Shave Ẓiyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tatcher Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During March 1999 an excavation was conducted in the nave of the church
at Shavé-Ziyyon (Permit No. A-3025*; map ref. NIG
20801-2/76570-1; OIG 15801-2/26570-1), prior to resetting the mosaic floor
that was removed for conservation purposes. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Thatcher, assisted by H. Tahan
(surveying, drafting and drawing), D. Syon (numismatics) and A. Altmark
(metallurgical laboratory).
Ḥorbat ‘Inbal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted on the
mountain north of Horbat 'Inbal (License No. S-179/2010; map ref.
21752-8272/766024-390), prior to development. The survey, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and at the request of the architect Rami
Lapidot, was directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of Y. Gur and N.
Getzov (surveyors), A. Shapiro (GPS) and M. Getzov (photography).
‘Akko, Manshiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted in
the southern part of the Egrof quarter in 'Akko (Permit No. A-4888; map ref.
208125-750/759375-750), at the request of the Haifa District of the Ministry
of Housing and Construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was conducted by E. Stern and H. Abu 'Uqsa.
Yafo, Jerusalem Boulevard
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
eastbound lane of Jerusalem Boulevard in Yafo, between Shelomo and Elat
Streets (Permit No. A-5565; map ref. 177371-506/661915-2954), after ancient
remains were discovered in archaeological probes, prior to the construction
of a light rapid transport system. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Municipal Transport
Lines and the Stang Companies, was directed by E. Jakoel, with the
assistance of H. Ben-Ari (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration),A. Hajian and B. Antin (surveying), A. Dagot (GPS), A.
Perez (field photography), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), N. Zak (drafting),
R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), R. Kool (numismatics),M. Peilstöker,
Y. Arbel, A. Sasson and L. Rauchberger (consultation), and M. Ajami and D.
Barkan of the IAA Tel Aviv District.
Miqve Israel, Survey Map
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During 2008, a survey of the Map of Miqve Israel (License No.
S-26/2008; map ref. 1790-800/6590-600) was conducted. The survey, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by L. Barda.
Tel Aviv, Ha-Masger Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a trial excavation was conducted at the corner of
Yizhak Sade and Ha-Masger Streets in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-5539; map ref.
17990-5/66360-6), after two patches of dark soil were identified while
exposing the area (L. Rauchberger and A. Glick), prior to widening the
street. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality, was directed
by T. Kanias, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and R. Gophna (scientific consultation).
Khirbat Lasan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2009, a trial excavation was conducted along the
western fringes of Khirbat Lasan (Permit No. A-5607; map ref.
160775-1049/601195-791), prior to the construction of the Ashqelon-Be'er
Sheva' railroad track. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railroad Authority, was
directed by G. Seriy, with the assistance of Y. Baumgarten, A. Fraiberg, I.
Peretz, E. Aladjem and A. Weitzman (area supervision), A Kliorin, Y.
Rodeshkovski, S. Gendelman and E. Pohomov (assistant area supervisors), Y.
Lender (administration), V. Essman, M. Koening, M. Kipnis and T. Kornfeld
(surveying) and P. Fabian (guidance, metal detection and preliminary
identification of coins).
Ḥorbat Kelah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in
bedrock crevices that appeared to be caves, in the region of Horbat Kelah
(Permit No. A-5764; map ref. 198310/647645), in the wake of inspecting
foundations for industrial buildings in the Modi'in industrial zone. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Gav-Yam Hi-Tech Company, Ltd., was directed by M. Haiman
(field photography).
Tel Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feldstein Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kool Robert
Published: December 2024

During April-May 1993, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
fringes of Tel Yavne (Permit No. A-1980; map ref. 175678-959/641476-839),
prior to the construction of a factory. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Feldstein (field
photography) and O. Shmueli, with the assistance of Y. Zeitner (area
supervision), N. Kulala and I. Berin (surveying and drafting), U. Basson
(ground penetrating radar), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Kapelyan
(pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool
(numismatics), and M. Fisher.
Baḥan (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Bahan
(Permit No. A-5891; map ref. 202340-438/695160-288), after antiquities were
destroyed by heavy earthmoving equipment, prior to enlarging the qibbutz.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Green Development Company Bahan, Ltd., was directed by
A. 'Azab, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Nagar and
G. Jaffe (area supervision), R. Mishayev and A. Hajian (surveying), K.
Covello-Paran (guidance) and L. Gershuny (pottery and small finds).
Additional assistance was rendered by D. Barshad, A. Re'em and M. Hartal.
Tiberias, the Muslim Cemetery
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During the winter and spring of 2000 archaeologists oversaw the digging
of a channel for a main sewage line, running the length of 'Kvish
Ha-Cohanim' that traverses the Muslim cemetery in Tiberias, near the
mausoleum of Sit Sakina ('Rachel's Tomb'). The inspection and documentation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the municipality of
Tiberias, were performed by B. Hana, assisted by S. Houri, Y. Stepansky and
E. Damati, the S.H. Tiberias Company Ltd. (technical assistance), H. Tahan
(drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), D. Avshalom-Gorni and E.J. Stern
(pottery reading), R. Gonen, A. Yardeni and U. Melammed (amulet
identification), C. Amit (photography), Y. Marmori and S. Hadar (X-ray
photography of amulet at the School of Dental Medicine, the Hebrew
University), and S. Chilstein and S. Shalev (metallurgical analysis at the
Weizmann Institute).
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ma'alot 'Ir
David Street in the Shiloah village in Jerusalem, c. 15 m south of the
entrance to the City of David National Park (Permit No. A-5998; map ref.
222359-375/631237-595), prior to the installation of a water pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Eli Barashi Company, was directed by R. Avner, with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), R. Gat (restoration), C. Amit (studio photography) and
I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Ibthan (North) (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Ibthan antiquities site (North; Permit No. A-5934; map ref.
204842-75/697022-51), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Mamon Zeidan,
was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A.
Peretz (field photography), A. Gorzalczany (consultation) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Kur – 2010
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Münger Stefan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zangenberg Jürgen
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010, the third season of excavations was conducted at
Horbat Kur (License No. G-31/2010; map ref. 2505-6/7545-6), as part of the
Kinneret Regional Project (KRP; HA-ESI 121). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of a consortium of the Universities of Bern, Helsinki, Leiden and
Mainz and supported by Leiden, Helsinki and Bern universities, as well as
the Schröter Foundation (Neustadt, Germany), was directed by J.
Zangenberg, with the assistance of R. Bonnie (Area A supervision), D. van
Renswoude, N.S. Haverkamp and D. Kessi (Area A assistant supervisors), L.
Petit (Area C supervision), T. Rassalle, D. Beckers and N. Michael (Area C
assistant supervisors), D. Kessi (database manager), J.G. Sánchez
(surveying), L. Butscher (photography), The Sky-View Company (aerial
photography), E. Maman (conservation), Y. Shivtiel (cave exploration), P.
Wyssmann (numismatics) and the Israel Museum laboratories (coin cleaning).
Volunteers from the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Romania, Belgium and
Germany participated in the excavation. Contemporary with the excavation at
Horbat Kur, the processing of finds from the excavations at Tel Kinrot
continued under the direction of S. Münger, with the assistance of
I. Thomsen (palaeozoology) and T. Tynjä (ceramics). A survey around
Horbat Kur (License No. S-193/2010), originally planned for this season, was
postponed until 2011. Kinneret Regional Project (KRP) would like to thank Z.
Weiss, G. Avni, D. Avshalom-Gorny, U. Leibner, Y. Shivtiel and Y. Stepanski
for their support.
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During October 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in Lot 305 on
the southern hill of Moshav Kerem Maharal (Permit No. A-5267; map ref.
199203-231/727474-501), prior to construction (Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Ayala and David Havron, was directed by M. Masarwa (field photography), with
the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying)
and P. Gendelman (pottery consultation).
Jerusalem, Mamilla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shukron Eli ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Reich Ronny
Published: December 2024

During 1995 and 1997 archaeological inspections were conducted at the
site of the bathhouse in Mamilla (Permits Nos. A-2261*[first inspection],
A-2598* [second inspection]; ESI 14) after heavy mechanical equipment
severely damaged the antiquity remains. During the first inspection the
construction of the large concrete piling that support the pedestrian bridge
from the parking lot in the Mamilla compound to Jaffa Gate, was overseen.
The second inspection was conducted after the bridge was built, when the
soil overlying the archaeological remains was removed. On both occasions the
surveying and documentation of the architectural remains of the bathhouse
were completed.
Ma‘ale Shaḥarut, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a survey was performed north of Ma'ale Shaharut
(License No. S-126/2009; map ref. 19950-20050/42505-52; Fig. 1), prior to
development. The survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by T. Erickson-Gini, with the assistance of N. Shaul (survey).
Khirbat el-Kasayir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at
Khirbat el-Kasayir east of Highway 79, in the vicinity of Ha-Solelim
junction (Permit No. A-6031; map ref. 22302-42/73950-97), in the wake of
damage to antiquities during the installation of a pipe along the route of
the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company, Ltd., was
directed by N. Feig (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Tell Qasile (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During December 2009-January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted
on Fichmann Street in Tel Aviv, within the precincts of the Tell Qasile
antiquities site (North; Permit No. A-5792; map ref. 18063-6/66843-7), after
ancient remains were discovered in preliminary inspections prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Y. Glass Projects Management Company,
Ltd., was directed by A. Dayan, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), L. Talmi (preliminary inspections), N. Zak (drafting),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawings), M. Smilanski (flint drawings), M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology), O. Marder, R. Gophna and A.Gopher (scientific guidance)
and the IAA Central Region staff.
Mevasseret Ẓiyyon, ‘Emeq Ha-Arazim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted along the slope
east of Mevasseret Ziyyon (Permit No. A-5983; map ref. 2171-3/6349-51; Fig.
1), prior to hewing a railroad tunnel (Tunnel 3A). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by M. Haiman (field photography),
with the assistance of M. Kunin (surveying).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
intersection of Taka and Lohamē Ha-Geta'ot Streets in Ramla (Permit
No. A-5964; map ref. 18771-3/64815-6), in the wake of discovering
antiquities in preliminary inspections, prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the M. Aviv Company, was directed by E. Oren, with the
assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Essman (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing of
finds).
En Sarig
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted next to the western
security fence of Moshav Ora (Permit No. A-5936; map ref. 21438-50/62918-28;
Fig. 1), in the wake of damage to an antiquities site. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Betzer, with
the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) and D.
Levy (GPS).
Tel Sharish (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kirzner Dan
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in the northern
agricultural area of Qibbuz Ma'agan Mikha'el (Permit No. A-5987; map ref.
193039-80/719380-490), in the wake of exposing ancient remains while
supervising the installation of a supply line. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Hof
Ha-Carmel Regional Council, was directed by D. Kirzner, with the assistance
of R. Mishayev (surveying), P. Gendelman (ceramic consultation), and M.
Shuiskaya (drawing).
Aḥihud (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tahan-Rosen Hagit
Published: December 2024

During April and September-October 2007, a trial excavation was
conducted along the route of a railway line slated for construction between
'Akko and Karmi'el (Permit No. A-5096; map ref. 21600-16/75735-42), in the
wake of discovering ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya and H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), with the assistance of L. Porat (area supervision), Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian, H. Tahan-Rosen, R. Mishayev and Y.
Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), D. Syon and H.
Smithline (field photography) and E. Stern, Y. Lerer, H. Abu 'Uqsa and H.
Smithline (preliminary survey).
En Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2001, in November 2002 and in January 2003 three
excavations were conducted at 'En Zippori (Permits Nos. A-3409*; A-3696*;
NIG 229510-11/73751-52; OIG 175910-11/23751-52). The excavations, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jewish National Fund, were
directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
V. Essman, A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan
(pottery drawing), and D. Syon (numismatics).
Caesarea, Sand Dunes (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in Neighborhood 12
in Caesarea (Permit No. A-5986; map ref. 191355-547/710122-256), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Caesarea Development Company, was directed
by P. Gendelman and A. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Lavan and
R.Abu-Halaf (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A.
Gorzalczany (guidance) and M. Masarwa and K. Sa'id.
El-Makr
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
el-Makr (Permit No. A-7037; map ref. 213219-27/759929-38), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya (photography), with assistance from
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev and M. Cohen
(surveying and drafting), E. Stern and W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and
H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
‘Akko, Arye Dushnitski Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shotten-Hallel Vardit
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted on Arye Dushnitski
Street in 'Akko (Permit No. A-7012; map ref. 208483-505/759742-56), after
ancient remains were discovered during an antiquities inspection overseeing
infrastructure work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the 'Akko municipality, was directed
by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro
(surveying, drafting and GPS), D. Syon (metal detection), E. Stern
(photography), E. Dalali-Amos (architectural elements), V. Shotten-Hallel
and E. Sass (petrography), N. Zak plans and T. Kornfeld (drawing).
Naḥal Ẓalmon, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2008, a survey preceding development was
conducted in the vicinity of Nahal Zalmon (License No. S-10/2008; map ref.
2385-420/7560-610), prior to the installation of a supply line. The survey,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was conducted by R. Abu Raya,
A. Mokary and A. Shapiro (GPS), with the assistance of E. Stern (surveying),
Y. Dagan (field guidance) and H. Khalaily (flint artifacts).
Qanat Bint el-Kafir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2001 an excavation was conducted at Qanat Bint
el-Kafir, c. 1.5 km east of Qibbuz Na'an (Permit No. A-3460), due to the
exposure of early remains found in the course of paving the Cross-Israel
Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
sponsored by Derekh Eretz Highway Management Corporation Ltd, was directed
by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of H. Tsion-Cinamon and V. Shlomi
(area supervision), Y. Rahamim (administration), A. Hajian (surveying) T.
Sagiv (photograpy), M. Avissar (pottery consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), E. Altmark (metal conservation), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass analysis),
R. Hen (metal detection), Y. Porath (plaster identification), A. Tsatskin
(plaster analysis), Y. Drei (reconstruction of ancient technologies), Z.
Tsuk and Y. Peleg (consultation on hydraulics and aqueducts), M. Sharon
(epigraphy), S. Gat and D. Nahlieli (historical sources), the Albatross
Company (aerial photography), A. Haiman (geological consultation), E.
Boaretto (14C analyses), NaanDan Irrigation Systems (C.S) Ltd. (hydraulics
computation and office assistance), Ben-Ari Corporation (extensive technical
assistance), The Preservation Department of the Antiquities Authority
(preservation of the aqueduct and removal of a portion of it), E. Yannai, K.
Sari, O. Shemueli, Y. Zelinger, D. Barshad and Y. Gutmann.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, an excavation was conducted west of the church in the
heart of Nein (Permit No. A-4207; map ref. 2321-33/7261-3), prior to
enlarging the structure. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by D. Avshalom-Gorni, with the assistance of Y.
Lavan (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Ben-Zioni
(field photography) and H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-5831; map ref. 198384-99/623734-51), prior
to the construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Storchan, with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), M. Kunin and Y. Shmidov
(surveying), Y. Billig and R. Greenwald (preliminary inspection).
Beqo‘a
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During October 2009, excavations were conducted southwest of Moshav
Beqo'a (Permit No. A-5745; map ref. 19235-70/63720-32), prior to expansion
of the present-day Moshav. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by A. Barazani Construction
Ltd., were directed by A. Golani (field photography), with the assistance of
Y. Ohayon and E. Bachar (administration), V. Esmann and M. Kipnis
(surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), D. Storchan and P. Betzer
(archaeological inspection), I. Lidsky-Resnikov (artifact drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography) and A. Nagorsky (district archaeologist).
Jerusalem, Meqor Ḥayyim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Meqor
Hayyim neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6034; map ref.
220030-053/628740-751), in the wake of construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
'Zargari Azmon' construction company, was directed by O. Barzilai (field
photography), with the assistance of I. Milevski (area supervision), T.
Kornfeld (section drawing), D. Levi (GPS), R. Amitai (geology), N. Porat
(OSL dating) and L. Zeiger (flint drawing).
Jerusalem, Shu‘faṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sklar-Parnes Deborah A.
Published: December 2024

Between July and November 2003 two salvage excavations were conducted in
Shu'fat, on Ramallah Road (Permit No. A-3955; map ref. NIG
221670-221720/635840-636240; OIG 171670-171720/135840-136240), due to
primary work by the Moriah Company on the planned line of the Jerusalem
Light-Rail Train system. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, were directed by D.A. Sklar-Parnes, with the assistance of A.
Nagar, O. Abed Rabo and Y. Rapuano (area supervison), R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), T. Sagiv and M. Saltsberger (field photography), T.
Kornfeld, V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), L. Kupershmidt and R.
Vinitsky (conservation laboratory), Y. Bukengolts (ceramic restoration), I.
Reznic (artifact drawing), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), R. Bar-Natan (pottery
consultation), N. Katsnelson and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass processing) and
workers from East Jerusalem.
Khirbat Marmita
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During January 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Marmita, along the fringes of the Nesher Industries' Hartuv Quarry (Permit
No. A-5349; map ref. 2015/6304; ESI 13), prior to expanding the quarry. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
Y. Billig, with the assistance of M. Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and N.
Lipshitz (botanical identification). I also wish to express my thanks to the
management of the Nesher Factory for their aid and cooperation.
Jerusalem, Highway 39
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During November 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted
along the planned route of Highway 39 (License No. S-224/2010; map ref
215655-8530/627500-8390), in three sections between the Malha train station
and the Waladjecheckpoint, south of the current road course. The survey, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was conducted by L. Barda and A.
Wigman
Azor, Sokolov Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During December 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at 10 Sokolov
Street in Azor (Permit No. A-5790; map ref. 181845-49/658961-65), prior to
construction (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by L. Sagi, was directed by F.
Volynsky, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), A. Buchennino
(preliminary inspections), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Special thanks are
extended to M. Ajami, D. Barkan, L. Rauchberger and M. Mulokandov.
Ashqelon, el-Jura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During July and September 2003, trial and salvage excavations were
conducted at the el-Jura site on Ben-Gurion Boulevard in Ashqelon (Permit
No. A-3959; map ref. 15825-35/61928-35; Fig. 1), prior to the construction
of a public library. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Authority Antiquities and underwritten by the Ashqelon municipality, were
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Belashov (drafting), O. Shorr
(restoration), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Khirbat el-ḥamir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2001, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat
el-Hamir (Permit No. A-3469*; map ref. NIG 19540/63605; OIG 14540/13605)
located near the abandoned Arab village of Beit Jiz (Fig.1), while renewing
the petroleum pipeline. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Kav Petroleum Products Ltd., were directed by A.
Golani, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), M. Haiman and L. Barda
(GPS), I. Berin (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and Z. Greenhut
(district archaeologist).
Ḥorbat Sirta (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During January 2010, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Sirta
(East; Permit No. A-5809; map ref. 21305-19/74624-33), in the wake of finds
from a survey performed in June 2009, prior to the construction of an
interchange on Highway 79, c. 2 km west of Somekh Junction. The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), E. Stern, A.
Yaroshevitz and A. Mitler (survey), L. Porat (area supervision), A. Hajian,
H. Tahan-Rosen, R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS) and M. Hartal (field photography).
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi Danit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During July 2009-May 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Binyene Ha-Umma site, in the car park of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem
(Permit Nos. A-5707, A-5807; map ref. 219340/632446), prior to enlarging it.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Africa-Israel Company, was directed by R. Be'eri and D.
Levy (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ohayon and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), R. Korin, E. Kagan, S. Kisilevitz and M. Gamlieli (area
supervision), V. Essman, M. Kipnis, T. Kornfeld, M. Kunin, Y. Shmidov and A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), Sky View Company (aerial photography), S.
al-'Amlah (metal detection), D. Itkin (geology), D. Sandhouse (pottery
reading), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), A. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), N. Katsnelson (glass), C. Amit (studio photography) and S.
Haad (graphic processing of aerial photography).