bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ḥorbat Bet She‘arim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erlich Adi
Published: December 2024

Between 2014-2019, six excavation seasons were conducted at Horbat Bet
She'arim (License Nos. G-42/2014, G-23/2015, G-83/2016, G-87/2017,
G-71/2018, G-81/2019; map ref. 21213/73430). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa and
funded by a research grant from the Israel Science Foundation (ISF Grant No.
596/15), the University of Haifa and private donors, was directed by A.
Erlich, with the assistance of S. Hasdai, A. Shichman, I. Abramovich , N.
Ben Aroya and M. Asakly (administration), R. Evyasaf (deputy excavation
director and Area A supervision), R. Kaftory (Area B supervision and field
photography), R. Lavi (Areas C, F supervision), T. Sokolsky (Area D
supervision and small finds photography), A. Filatova (Area E supervision
and glass research assistant), F. Vito (Area X supervision), D. Yeger (Area
Y supervision), D. Steinberg (Area Z supervision and administration), M.
Schnell, A. Arad, L. Drubachevsky, T. Lavi, A. Asad, O. Dafni, G. Shalvi, A.
Hasdai, M. Piasetzky-David, A. Goldberg-Keidar, V. Lechem (assistant area
supervision), V. Pirsky and S. Alon (surveying and field photography), J.
Rosenberg (surveying), T. Rogovski, A. Gershtein, M. Peleg and V. Lechem
(field photography and photogrammetry), M. Kaski, A. Asad and T. Lavi
(registration of small finds), G. Laron (small finds photography), Z. Zur
and K. Raviv (metal detection), Y. Carmel, R. Shafir, H. Stern, O. Cohen and
J. Orlin (conservation), M. Osband and A. Polokoff (pottery), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), D. Syon (numismatics), R. Zukerman and A. Milstein (fauna), F.
Snyder (marble), D. Binshtok (water installations), Y. Rudman (finds
drawing), R. Shafir (pottery reconstruction), A. Iermolin (coin cleaning),
and students from the University of Haifa and the Israel Institute of
Technology, volunteers from Israel and abroad, and laborers. We are grateful
to the Bet She'arim National Park staff and site director R. Weiss for their
hospitality, and to T. Tsuk, I. Bordowicz and D. Ben Yosef, our fellow
archaeologists from the Nature and Parks Authority, for their support and
advice. We are also grateful to our colleagues in the Israel Antiquities
Authority Northern Region for their assistance. Special thanks to the
dedicated volunteers, students and laborers who excavated with us.
Reḥovot, Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shustin Vadim
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2019, two salvage excavations were conducted at
Zarnuqa, on Ha-Shoshan Street in the Qiryat Moshe neighborhood of Rehovot
(Permits Nos. A-8533, A-8575; map ref. 180172/643112; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, were directed by V. Shustin, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and
E. Bachar (administration), I. Jonish (photogrammetry and field
photography), A. de Vincenz, P. Gendelman and A. Bouchenino (pottery), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery), Y. Tepper (guidance), D. Ben-Ami, D. Barkan, and I.
Radashkovsky.
Appendix: Tobacco Pipes from ‘Akko, the Auditorium
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

In May 2019, an excavation was conducted in the auditorium compound in
'Akko (Permit No. A-8522; map ref. 207367-445/759372-99; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by 'Akko Municipality, was directed by J.A.
Sánchez Streger, with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi and A. Lavan
(administration), A. Kleiner (photography, surveying and photogrammetry), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing and plans), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Shapiro
(tobacco pipes; appendix), K. Covello-Paran (guidance), D. Syon and E. Stern
(scientific consultation), G. Cinamon of the Israel Antiquities Authority
Northern District and laborers from Majd el-Krum.
‘En Ya‘aqov (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

In June 2017, a trial excavation was conducted between Ma'alot-Tarshiha
and Moshav 'En Ya'aqov (Permit No. A-8031; map ref. 223375-454/767925-58),
following plans for the expansion of Kefar Veradim westward. The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Bron
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), R.
Liran (drafting), M. Peleg (aerial photography and photogrammetry), H.
Tahan-Rosen (plans), K. Covello-Paran and W. Atrash (guidance) and workers
from Kafr Manda.
Giv‘at ‘Oz (Northeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tzin Barak
Published: December 2024

In September 2020, a salvage excavation was conducted in the orchards of
Kibbutz Giv'at 'Oz in the Jezreel Valley (Permit No. A-8824; map ref.
219982-5/718999-9003), after antiquities were identified during the
installation of an electricity pole. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel Electric Corporation, was
directed by B. Tzin (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi
(administration), A. Ibrahim (photogrammetry), H. Tahan-Rosen and E.
Dalali-Amos (plans and pottery scanning), R. Be'eri (guidance), Y. Tepper
(scientific consultation), A. Shapiro (GIS and pottery-production technology
data) and Y. Harel (preliminary inspections), as well as N. Shatil, B. Hanna
and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Ramla, David Markus Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In September 2020, a trial excavation was conducted at 27 David Marcus
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-8776; map ref. 188072-88/648654-78; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Toueg (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Amrani and Z. Lotan (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), H. Torgë (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), I.E. Delerson
(plans), D. Gazit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory) and L. Sandberg (numismatics).
The Good Samaritan (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Freiman Eyal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varoner Oz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fleitman Yodan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shkolnik Haim
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2019, a salvage excavation was carried out north of
the Good Samaritan Museum, northwest of Ma'ale Adumim (Judea and Samaria
License No. 29-3-19; map ref. 234004/636085; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and
Samaria and funded by the Mekorot Company, was directed by O. Varoner and E.
Freiman (field photography), with the assistance of A. Miller
(administration), Y. Fleitman (aerial photography, surveying and pottery),
A. Harel (drafting), H. Shkolnik (numismatics), R. Jackson-Tal (glass) and
M. Manukian (pottery drawing).
Naḥal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haber Michal
Published: December 2024

In June-August 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted along Nahal
Yarmut (Permit No. A-8017; map ref. 196809-7435/625639-7407), prior to the
laying of a new sewage pipe. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Mei Shemesh Water
Corporation, was directed by M. Haber, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), M. Kahan and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), A. Wiegmann and E. Marco (drone photography), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), and A. de Vincenz and A. de Groot
(pottery consultation).
Bureir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Saidel Benjamin Adam ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hallote Rachel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Schecter Bernard ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hardin James W.
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, an archaeological survey was conducted at the
Ottoman-British Mandate-period village of Bureir (License No. S-429/2013;
map ref. 165462-166278/608329-609139). The survey was directed by B. Saidel
(East Carolina University; photography; Black Gaza Ware pottery), R. Hallote
(Purchase College, SUNY; photography) and J. Hardin (Mississippi State
University) and was funded by Purchase College, SUNY. The staff included T.
Erickson-Gini (Israel Antiquities Authority; GPS, pre-Ottoman pottery), B.
Schecter (cartridges) and J. Rosenberg (plans).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

In September 2017, a trial excavation was conducted east of Tel 'Akko
(Permit No. A-8104; map ref. 208975-87/758250-55; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Efgad Company, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with
the assistance of Y. Yaakobi and B. Zidan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS,
surveying), I.E. Delerson (drafting), G. Finkielsztejn (amphorae) and
laborers from Majd el-Krum.
Eth-Thaljiat (Tel Jiat) (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kleiner Anya
Published: December 2024

In June 2019, a trial excavation was conducted to the east of
Eth-Thaljiat (Tel Jiat; Permit No. A-8541; map ref. 27635-50/78540-80; Fig.
1), in preparation for the development and construction of wind-power
plants. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Kleiner and K.S. Rafael, with the assistance
of Y. Yaakobi (administration), H. Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing), L.
Brailovsky (flints) and workers from Kafr Yasif and Bir el-Maksur.
Jerusalem, Bar Ilan Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Benenstein Nicolas
Published: December 2024

In February 2020, a salvage excavation was conducted at 15 Bar Ilan
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8693; map ref. 220812-79/633578-99; Fig.
1), following damage to an ancient quarry caused by construction work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
funded by Michael Kamigrov, was directed by N. Benenstein, with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), K. Arbiv (metal detection), S.
Halevi (photography and photogrammetry), I. Litvak (plan and
photogrammetry), A. Re'em and Y. Zelinger (scientific assistance).
Amaẓya (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Firer Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kobrin Federico
Published: December 2024

In July 2020, a salvage excavation was conducted northwest of Amazya
(Permit No. A-8481; map ref. 191461/604846; Fig. 1), after antiquities were
discovered during an inspection prior to the construction of a road. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by F. Kobrin and V. Lifshitz (field photography and pottery), with
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Khirbat Zubalah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi-Hevroni Avishay
Published: December 2024

In February 2019, a salvage excavation was conducted on the western
fringes of Khirbat Zubalah, near Kibbutz Shoval (Permit No. A-8484; map ref.
175752-80/591006-24; Fig. 1), prior to widening the road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Netivei Israel Company, was directed by A. Levi-Hevroni, with the assistance
of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and drafting), D.
Eisenberg-Degen (field photography), V. Eshed and G. Sameora-Cohen (physical
anthropology), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and C. Amit (beads photography).
Jordan River Dureijat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharon Gonen
Published: December 2024

In September 2019, the fifth excavation season was conducted at the
paleolithic-period site of Jordan River Dureijat (License No. G-80/2019; map
ref. 259060/769750). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of Tel Hai
Academic College and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was funded by the
Israel Science Foundation (ISF) and conducted by G. Sharon, with the
assistance of A. Gilboa (administration and finds registration), A.
Jörgensen-Lindahl (surveying and drafting), F. Valletta, A.-M.
Ourodová and D. Chlachula (area supervision), G. Beiner
(conservation), S. Mischke (geology and sedimentology), D. Langgut (pollen
and wood), E. Allué (charcoal taxonomy), Y. Melamed (seeds and
fruit), N. Munro (mammals and fish), D. Bar-Yosef Mayer (mollusks), R. Biton
(reptiles and amphibians) and F. Valletta and L. Grosman (flint tools).
Additional assistance was provided by the Computerized Archaeology
Laboratory at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Students from Tel Hai
Academic College, the University of Iceland, the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and other volunteers participated in the
excavation.
Yeroḥam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Tal
Published: December 2024

In July 2019, a trial excavation was conducted south of Yeroham (Permit
No. A-8565; map ref. 19150-95/54285-365; Fig. 1), prior to the development
of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Yeroham Economic Development
Corporation, was conducted by T. Sapir (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and
drafting), T. Abulafia (flints), C. Amit (flint photography), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and G. Seriy and M. Pasternak (scientific
consultation).
Ḥorbat ‘Emed: Glass Finds from the Byzantine Period (Hebrew; English
summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In March 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat 'Emed in the
western Galilee, in groves belonging to Kibbutz Hanita (Permit No. A-4755;
map ref. 7714/2131). The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz Hanita, was directed by H.
Tahan-Rosen. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds, and G. Bijovsky
identified the coins. The excavation uncovered a building from the Late
Byzantine Period. For the full report, see links below.
Ṭirat Karmel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

In July 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted to the east of Tirat
Karmel (map ref. 198529-555/740608-626; Permit No. A-7769), prior to the
construction of a hotel. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Shatit Co., was directed by A.S.
Sa'id. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds. The excavation uncovered two
rock-cut burial caves dated to the Late Roman-early Byzantine periods. For
the full report, see links below.
Ṭirat Karmel: Two Burial Caves from the Roman–Byzantine Periods (Hebrew;
English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

In July 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted to the east of Tirat
Karmel (map ref. 198529-555/740608-626; Permit No. A-7769), prior to the
construction of a hotel. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Shatit Co., was directed by A.S.
Sa'id. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds. The excavation uncovered two
rock-cut burial caves dated to the Late Roman-early Byzantine periods. For
the full report, see links below.
Ḥorbat Bet Naṭif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Omer
Published: December 2024

From October 2015 to January 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted
near Horbat Bet Natif, at the northern part of Nahal Yarmut at Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-7535; map ref. 199876-200308/622748-3366; Fig. 1),
after the discovery of antiquities during inspection prior to the
construction of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was conducted by O. Shalev, with the assistance of S. Dallasheh
(area supervision), N. Nehama (administration), S. Gendler (metal detection
and administration), A. Hajian, M. Konin and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz and Y. Yolovitch (photography), G. Fitoussi (aerial
photography), D. Sandhaus (pottery), Z. Turgeman-Yaffe (archaeozoology), J.
Regev (radiocarbon-dating samples), N. Ben-Melech (OSL-dating samples), T.
Gonen (pottery restoration), I. Delerson (plans), A. Gyerman Levanon and A.
Karasik (digital documentation of pottery), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds
drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Reznitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), Y. Sfez (numismatics) and P. Betzer, D. Ben-Ami and Y. Paz
(scientific consultation).
Be’er Ma‘on
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted at Be’er
Ma‘on (Permit No. A-3383*; map ref. NIG 20184/64397; OIG 15184/14397), near
the settlement of Re‘ut, prior to the construction of a synagogue. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R.
Kletter, with the assistance of D. Barkan (area supervision), I. Elisha and
A. Lavi (administration), H. Tsion-Cinamon (GPS), A. Hajian (surveying), E.
Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Jerusalem, the New Gate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During January, February and June 2003 four trial excavations were
conducted, next to the exterior northern side of the Old City wall in
Jerusalem, east of the New Gate (Permit No. A-3825; Fig. 1). The purpose of
the excavations was to examine the foundations of the Old City's wall, prior
to quarrying a tunnel for the light rapid transport system, north of the
city wall. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, were
directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of R. Abu-Khalaf
(administration), T. Kornfeld, A. Hajian, V. Pirsky and V. Essman
(surveying), T. Sagiv, M. Salzberger and C. Amit (field photography).
Additional assistance was provided by K. Ben-Or, Y. Mizrachi, G. Solimany
and Z. Greenhut.
‘En Qobi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During May–June 2001 a second season of excavation was conducted at ‘En
Qobi (‘Ein el Qabu; Permit No. A-3404*; map ref. NIG 2112/6259; OIG
1612/1259) in the wake of tourism development. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the JNF, was directed by Y.
Billig, with the assistance of A. Ben-Nun (area supervision), V. Esmann, and
V. Pirsky (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography), and A. Berman
(numismatics).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rapuano Yehudah
Published: December 2024

During October–November 2000 an excavation was conducted at ‘Mitham
Buchman’ in Modi‘in (A-3328; map ref. NIG 2000–10/6435–42; OIG
15000–10/1435–42), in preparation for a new neighborhood. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Onn, assisted by Y.
Rapuano, A. Hajian (surveying) and R. Abu Halaf and S. Jan (administration).
Modi‘in, Highway 20
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During January–March 1998 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
route of Highway 20, in Modi‘in (A-2803; map ref. NIG 1977–2003/6470–5; OIG
1477–503/1470–5; HA–ESI 115). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi and Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of U. Avner
(area supervision), S. Ya‘akov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), A. Pikovsky (drawing), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics) and E. Barzilay (geomorphology).
Kefar Shemaryahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted, prior to the construction of a
swimming pool in Kefar Shmaryahu (Permit No. A-3689*; map ref. NIG
18330-2/67728-9; OIG 13330-2/17728-9), revealing modern remains above a gray
plaster floor (thickness 3 cm). A fieldstone-built wall oriented east-west
was exposed below the floor. The several non-diagnostic potsherds found near
the wall could not date it.
Jerusalem, the Church of Ascension
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During April–May 1999 a salvage excavation and documentation were
conducted at an underground building in the outer courtyard of the Church of
Ascension on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3049; map ref.
NIG 18179/67328; OIG 13179/17328), while touristy development work was
carried out at the site. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the East Jerusalem Development Corporation, was
directed by R. Abu Raya and Z. ‘Adawi, with the assistance of the staff of
the Jerusalem District of the Antiquities Authority, M. Konin (surveying),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Tarshiḥa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During March 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in the middle of
the village of Tarshiha (Permit No. A-3617*; map ref. NIG 22450/76827; OIG
17450/26827), after a bulldozer damaged ancient remains while digging the
foundations for a building of the Islamic Endowment Land in an area where a
mosque, which was destroyed during the 1940s, once stood. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya, with the
assistance of N. Getzov (photography and surveying), H. Tahan (pottery
drawing) and E.J. Stern (pottery reading).
Naḥal Ha-Ela
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stark Harley
Published: December 2024

During August 2004, a development survey was conducted along a section
of the proposed separation fence (H. 'Orva; Permit No. A-4245*; map ref. NIG
20115-220/61790-920; OIG 15115-220/11790-920). The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed
by H. Stark, assisted by A. Nagorsky, A. Nagar, L. Barda (GPS/GIS) and Z.
Matskevich (Lithic finds).
Jerusalem, the Knesset Residence
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During January, April and September 2002, and April–May 2003, salvage
excavations were conducted in the vicinity of the Knesset residence (Permit
Nos. A-3573, A-3888; map ref. NIG 21955–65/63145–55; OIG 16955–65/13145–55).
The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Shafir Company, were directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of A.
Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying) and T. Sagiv and C. Amit (photography).
Gan Soreq (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Gan Soreq site (Permit No. A-4009; map ref. NIG 17787/65100; OIG
12787/15100), prior to the construction of an industrial zone in the
southern part of the Rishon Le-Ziyyon sand dunes, north of Moshav Gan Soreq,
following an archaeological survey, directed by L. Barda and an antiquities
inspection, supervised by D. Golan. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Rishon Le-Ziyyon Corporation for
Economic Development, was directed by U. 'Ad and A. Dagot, with the
assistance of A. Bechar and I. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), R. Chen (metallurgical survey) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Herod‘s Gate
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During January 2001 excavations were renewed east of Herod's Gate, in
the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3558*). The excavations, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Tourism, were
directed by Y. Baruch and B. Zissu, with the assistance of V. Essman and T.
Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing), R. Vinitzky
and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), K. Zitrin-Silverman (pottery
reading), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and members of the Jerusalem district of
the Antiquities Authority.
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wiegmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

During August 2012, a survey was conducted in the western part of the
Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem (License No. S-371/2012; map ref.
22080-155/63760-75), prior to paving Road 301. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem
municipality, was performed by A. Wiegmann, with the assistance of B. Touri
and D. Levi (GPS).
Yattir Forest, Naḥal ḥiran, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During July 2006 and August 2007, an archaeological survey was
conducted southeast of Har Hiran and north of Highway 316 (Permit Nos.
A-4863, A-5235; map ref. 2005-25/5810-30), prior to preparing land for
development. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was performed by E.
Aladjem, A. Freiberg and S. Gendler, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Tel Aviv, Hadar Yosef
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on Qehilat Lodz
Street in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-4206*; map ref. NIG 1830-2/6681-4; OIG
1330-2/1681-4), following an antiquities inspection during the demolition of
a modern house when a large amount of potsherds and scant architectural
remains were discovered. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Y. Menashewitz, was directed by A. Bouchenino,
with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), O. Shorr (pottery restoration) and I.
Berin (drafting).
Shefar‘am
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillman Avner
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 and January 2003 a trial excavation was conducted
in the western hall of the Saraya basement at Shefar'am, in the wake of
conservation and development work on behalf of the Shefar'am municipality
(Permit Nos. A-3777*, A-3826*; map ref. NIG 21000/75400; OIG 16000/25400).
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D.
Syon, with the assistance of A. Hillman, as well as Y. Dangor
(administration), D. Avshalom-Gorni (Byzantine pottery), E.J. Stern (pottery
from the Middle Ages), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan (pottery drawing),
the Regem Company Ltd. (general surveying) and V. Pirsky (drafting).
Batn el Yamani
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in May 2001 at Batn el Yamani, south
of the Quartermaster Corp memorial (Permit No. A-3545*; map ref. NIG
19475/65250; OIG 14475/15250), after damage was caused to ancient remains
when Highway 444 was widened near Tel Hadid. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by Y. Elisha, assisted by R. Abu Khalaf (administration) and A.
Hajian (surveying).
Naẓerat ‘Illit, Har Nadav (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 a trial excavation was conducted on the northern
slope of Har Nadav (Permit No. A-4102*; map ref. NIG 2294-5/7347-51; OIG
1794-5/2347-51), following plans to construct a residential neighborhood in
an area that belongs to the 'Holy Family Hospital' and in the wake of
exploratory trenches and inspections conducted during October-November 2003,
which revealed quarry remains, caves and a rock-hewn cistern. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by M.
Hartal and E. Amos, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and laborers from Nazareth, Nazerat 'Illit
and Kafr Manda.
Ḥorbat Ẓafẓafot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir
Published: December 2024

A short salvage excavation was conducted in June 2002 along the southern
fringes of Horbat Zafzafot, not far from Horbat Indur, southwest of Qibbuz
'En Dor in the lower Galilee (Permit No. A-3647*; map ref. NIG 23610/72724;
OIG 18610/22724), after ancient remains were discerned during earthmoving
work for the construction of a water reservoir in the Tenuva plant. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Tenuva Company, was directed by H. Khalaily and I. Milevski, assisted by Y.
Ya'aqoby (administration).
Giv‘at ‘Ada
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

An excavation of a half square on the western fringes of Giv‘at
‘Ada (Permit No. A-3803*; map ref. NIG 200225–310/713525–80; OIG
150225–310/213525–80) revealed a collapsed wall, oriented north–south, which
was built of various-sized fieldstones without bonding material and stood
four courses high. A few body sherds and handles of jars and bowls, dating
to the Roman period (third century CE), were found.
Even Menaḥem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During January 2005 remains of a burial kokh, which was damaged by a
bulldozer while paving a road in the 1970s, were examined (map ref. NIG
2276/7756; OIG 1776/2756). The inspection, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was conducted by N. Getzov (surveying, drafting, photography and
drawing), after M. Ouzan discovered the kokh when shrubbery was being
cleared c. 300 m west of Horbat Serah 'Illit.
Khirbat Rafeidiya, Survey of Sha‘ar Ha-Gāy Map
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During 1996 and 1998-2001 a survey was conducted in an area within the
territory of the Map of Sha'ar Ha-Gāy (License Nos. G-31/1996,
G-101/1998, G-83/1999, G-17/2000, G-47/2001; Map No. 100). The survey, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was conducted by B. Zissu, G. Solimany
and D. Weiss, assisted by V. Essman (surveying).
Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During August 2002 a trial excavation was conducted at the corner of
Sheshet Ha-Yamim and Yom Kippur Streets in the Qiryat Moshe neighborhood in
west Rehovot, at the Zarnuqa site (Permit No. A-3698*; map ref. NIG
180068-89/643105-45; OIG 130068-89/143105-45), after antiquities were
damaged during the installation of a pipe. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric Company, was directed by
A. Dagot, assisted by V. Pirsky (surveying) and E. Yannai (field
photography).
Kefar Shemaryahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayash Edna
Published: December 2024

An archaeological excavation was conducted in Kefar Shemaryahu, on the
western side of Rehov Ha-Horesh (Permit No. A-3722*; map ref. NIG
183160–182/677265–305; OIG 133160–182/177265–305), in the wake of
development work carried out by the local council and trial probes conducted
by A. Dagot. Five squares were opened along the street. Fieldstone collapse
in three of the squares was disturbed by modern activity. Bedrock was
exposed c. 1.5 m below surface. Only non-diagnostic ribbed potsherds were
found.
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2002, February 2003 and June-July 2003, two trial and
one salvage excavation were conducted at two separate areas within the Early
Bronze Age site of Qiryat Ata (Permit Nos. A-3661, A-3807; map ref. NIG
21043-53/74489-93; OIG 16043-53/24489-93). The excavations, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Qiryat Ata municipality (Area N)
and the contractor, I. Boblil (Area O), were directed by A. Golani, with the
assistance of A. Abu-Hamid, S. Mahajna (registration, Area N), S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Zak
and I. Berin (drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), C. Amit (studio
photography), R. Gat (pottery restoration), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), I. Lidsky, C. Hersch, L. Zeiger (ceramic and flint drawing), as
well as J. Sharvit, T. Horwitz, S. Golan (district archaeologists) and R.
Liphshitz (local antiquities trustee).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in Sulam (Tel
Shunem) (Permit No. A-4101; map ref. NIG 2315/7237; OIG 1815/2237),
following the discovery of ancient remains during the construction of a
house. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed
by K. Covello-Paran, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying) and H. Tahan (drawing).
Er-Rujum
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted for the purpose of locating the eastern
boundary of the Er-Rujum site (Permit No. A-2619*; map ref. NIG 1997/6296;
OIG 1497/1296), prior to area development in the Nesher industrial zone.
Eleven probe trenches (length 30 m), spaced 10 m apart, were dug along the
eastern fringes of the site. Five trenches were aligned north–south and six
were east–west. Six of the 11 trenches yielded no archaeological finds. A
fieldstone surface was discerned in two of the trenches and potsherds dating
to Early Bronze Age I were found in two other. The site had previously been
excavated by A. Mazar and P. de Miroschedji (ESI 7–8:79).
Khirbat Ibreika
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted c. 150 m east
of Khirbat Ibreika (Permit No. A-4201*; map ref. NIG 19658/67891; OIG
14658/17891), following the discovery of archaeological remains during an
antiquities inspection of a channel for a sewage line. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Union of Cities of
the Eastern Southern Sharon, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and E. Belashov (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), A.
'Azav and E. Ayalon.
Khirbat Kharuf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Batz Shahar
Published: December 2024

A burial cave, columbarium and water cistern that were breached during
an antiquities robbery were recorded in January 2001 at Khirbat Kharuf (map
ref. NIG 1979/6128; OIG 1479/1128). The documentation, on behalf of the
Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and Samaria, was conducted by S. Batz,
assisted by P. Portnov and P. Gertopsky (surveying and drafting) and Y.
Bar-Ashi (find drawing).
Jerusalem, ‘Amr ibn al-‘As Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, De‘adle Tawfik
Published: December 2024

During March 2004 a limited salvage excavation was conducted in
Jerusalem, on 'Amr ibn al-'As Street, next to the Ministry of Justice
Compound and the Third Wall excavations (Permit No. A-4089*; map ref. NIG
22195/18267; OIG 17195/13267), prior to the installation of a drainage pipe.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Gihon Water Company, was directed by T. De'adle and B. Touri, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), A. Pikovsky (pottery drawing) and E. Buareto (14C analysis).
Rehovot, Khirbat Deiran
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenvald Tal
Published: December 2024

During August 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on Dundikov
Street in Rehovot, at the Khirbat Deiran antiquities site (Permit No.
A-6580; map ref. 182451-69/644775-91; Fig. 1), following the discovery of
ancient remains prior to installing a pipe. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Heller
Company, was directed by T. Greenvald, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A.
Peretz (field photography), A. Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (ceramics) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha-Umma (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Bet Ha-Hayyal
(The Soldier's Home) near Binyene Ha-Umma in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6548;
map ref. 219579-90/632274-80; Fig. 1), after three burial caves and wall
remains were discovered during an antiquities inspection prior to enlarging
the soldier's home. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Association for the Wellbeing
of Israel's Soldiers, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), A. Wiegman and A. Kelaf (preliminary inspections),
V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), Y. Rapuano (ceramics), T.
Winter (glass), C. Hersch (pottery and glass drawings), L. Lieberman
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Magdala 2007
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lena Anna
Published: December 2024

From June to December 2007, an excavation was conducted at the site of
the Graeco-Roman city of Magdala (License No. G-68/2007; map ref.
248519-535/747862-902). This excavation is a renewal of the excavations
directed by V. Corbo and S. Loffreda in the 1970s. The Studium Biblicum
Franciscanum (SBF) appointed the late M. Piccirillo as a general director of
the excavation and S. De Luca as the director of the Magdala Project. The
fieldwork was directed by S. De Luca (administration, surveying, field
photography, pottery drawing, restoration and final plans), with the
assistance of A. Lena (registration, database, field photography), A. Faggi
and A. Ricci (surveying and final plans), M. Forgia (surveying, pottery
drawing), B. Steri (surveying), R. Cestari (pottery drawing), D. Zanetti
(field photography), and the SkyView company (aerial photography). All
figures, plans and photographs are copyrighted to S. De Luca, the Magdala
Project.
Ḥorbat Za‘aq, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During December 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted in
the region of Horbat Za'aq in the northern Negev (License No. S-187/2010;
map ref. 18730/59132), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem (GPS), with the assistance of N.S.
Paran.
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2005, three trial excavations were conducted in the
Plaza Hotel car park, the Magen David Adom compound and the municipal park
in Tiberias (Permit No. A-4445; map ref. 2509-12/74335-77). The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel Lands Administration and Tiberias Economic Company, were directed
by M. Hartal, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), E. Stern,
A. Najjar, F. Abu Zidan, A. Shapiro, E. Amos, H. Bron, L. Porat, G. Cinamon,
A. Mokary, Y. Alexander and Y. Tepper (area supervision), D. Syon (metal
detection and numismatics) and L. Maglilevsky of Mabat Company, Three
Dimension Technologies, Ltd. (surveying and drafting).
Tiberias, Shiqmim Beach
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During October 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted along the route
of the salt-water conduit south of Shiqmim Beach (Permit No. A-5754; map
ref. 252567/740801), following the discovery of a well and ancient remains
during the installation of the salt-water pipeline. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Hartal (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kunin
and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting).
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2012
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bechar Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2012, the twenty-third season of the 'Selz Foundation
Hazor Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin' was conducted at Tel Hazor
(License No. G-32/2012). The excavation is sponsored by the Philip and
Muriel Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem and by the Israel Exploration Society. The expedition benefited
from the financial assistance of the Selz Foundation (New York), the Edith
and Reuben Hecht Fund (Israel), and individual donors. The excavation was
directed by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman, assisted by S. Bechar (Area M
supervisor), R. Webb (assistant supervisor, Area M), D. Weinblatt (Area A6
supervisor), D. Griswold (assistant supervisor, Area A6), R. Ben-Shlomo
(registration), I. Strand and H. Dan (surveying and drafting), M.
Cimadevilla (field photography), I. Strand (restoration and drawing), and S.
Yadid and I. Strand (administration). The expedition numbered some 35
participants, from South Africa, U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel. The
excavations are conducted in the Hazor National Park and receive full
cooperation from the National Parks Authority. The expedition was housed at
Qibbuz Kefar Ha-Nassi.
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Ḥadat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shlomi Varda
Published: December 2024

During September-October 2005, an excavation was conducted near Horbat
Hadat in the Buchman Compound at Modi'in (Permit No. A-4591; map ref.
20123/64330), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by V. Shlomi, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and O. Marder (flint items).
Ha-On
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Samra
antiquities site in the Ha-On Holiday Village on the eastern shore of Lake
Kinneret (Permit No. A-5705; map ref. 258221-72/736582-647), prior to the
construction of a pool. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ha-On Holiday Village, was
directed by G. Cinamon (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and
drafting), M. Hartal (guidance) and O. Sapir (drawing of finds).
Mi‘ilya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khamisy Rabei G.
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, an archaeological survey was conducted in the
region of Mi'ilya (License No. G-94/2002; map ref. 22440-80/76960-7010), for
the purpose of studying Castellum Regis. The survey, on behalf of the Zinman
Institute of Archaeology of the University of Haifa, was directed by R.
Khamisy (photography and drafting), with the assistance of S. Khamisy
(surveying).
Khirbat ‘Amra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted along
the fringes of Khirbat ‘Amra, west of Moshav Tirosh in the Judean Shephelah
(Permit No. A-4370; map ref. 19176-95/62823-46; Fig. 1; HA-ESI 122), prior
to paving a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), I. Lidski-Resnikov
(drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans) and R. Kool
(numismatics).
Jerusalem, Ha-Nevi’im (Prophets) Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

During March-April 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
intersection of the Prophets and the Engineering Corps streets in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-5882; map ref. 221601-21/632370-1; Fig. 1), after ancient
remains were damaged whilst overseeing earthmoving work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by D. Ein Mor, with
the assistance of Y. Ohayon and R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian, V.
Essman and B. Antin (surveying and drafting), Z. 'Adawi, K. Masarwa and B.
Touri (antiquities supervision), D. Amit (guidance), R. Gat (pottery
restoration), I. Lidski-Resnikov (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), A.
Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), H. Rosenstein
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and C. Amit (studio
photography).
Tel Ya‘af
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

Duiring February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Tel
Ya'af (Permit No. A-4721; map ref. 25220/76393), following damage to the
fringes of the tell because a road was set without coordination with the
Israel Antiquities Authority. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Hartal (field photography), with
the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), T. Kornfeld (drafting) and laborers from
Hazor Ha-Gelilit.