bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ḥorbat Zalaf (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

In February 2017, a trial excavation was conducted on the western
fringes of Horbat Zalaf, south of Moshav Elifelet (Permit No. A-7909; map
ref. 25165/76055; Fig. 1) prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
and financed by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by U. Berger,
with the assistance of Y. Yaʻaqobi (administration), M. Oron
(flints), R. Liran (surveying and drafting), G. Fitoussi (aerial
photography) and laborers from Kafr Manda and Majd el-Krum.
Jerusalem, Manahat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Turgeman-Yaffe Zohar
Published: December 2024

In July-September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Jerusalem, on the spur on which the Manahat neighborhood is located (Malha;
Permit No. A-7170; map ref. 216978-7458/628136-689), prior to the
neighborhood's expansion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing (the 'Arim Company), was directed by S. Kisilevitz, with the
assistance of Z. Turgeman-Yaffe, N. Shami and C. Arbib (area supervisors),
A. Wiegman, D. Tanami, S. Mizrahi, and R. Cohen (tomb excavation), S.
Mizrahi, L. 'Oz, R. Forestani, Y. Kapil and M. Haber (supervision), N.
Nehama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kahan, A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), D. Tanami (metal detection), A. Peretz
(photography), Griffin Company (aerial photography), D. Levi (GPS and
mapping), B. Touri and A. Keinan (safety), R. Be'eri (pottery), N. Ben-Ari
(Bronze Age pottery), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), B. Ouahnouna
(glass), D. Ben-Ami, I. Zilberbod, Z. Greenhut, A. De Groot and Y. Frumkin
(scientific consultation), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C.
Amit (studio photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds drawing), N. Zak
(drafting), R. Cohen-Amin, A. Gavri'eli, A. Shriker and S. Abed Al-Kareem
(storage), Y. Avni (geology), D. Namdar (residue analysis samples), Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), N. Porat (OSL dating), Y. Gadot from and U.
Davidovich (OSL-dating samples), D. Langgut (archaeobotany), A. Amir
(residue analysis), N. Marom and Z. Turgeman-Yaffe (archaeozoology), L.
Weisbrod (microfauna) and D. Ilan (funerary practices). Our thanks to Y.
Tchekhanovets, who condensed a report on the Georgian origins of the Malha
villagers and their association with the Monastery of the Cross.
Tel Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Omer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

Between June and December 2016, excavations were carried out at Tel
Yarmut (Permit Nos. A-7706, A-8025; map ref. 197165-293/624081-218) prior to
preservation work. The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, were directed by O. Shalev and A. Golani, with the assistance of
P. de Miroschedji (scientific guidance in the field), Z. Turgeman and N.
Issac (area supervisors), U. Laban and N. Nehama (administration), M. Kahan,
A. Hajian, R. Meshayev, R. Liran and Y. Schmidov (field surveying), A.
Peretz and the area supervisors (field photography), Griffin Ltd (aerial
photography), Y. Buckgenholz and M. Binshtein (ceramic restoration) and H.
Neugeborn and H. Shalev (educational program). General assistance was
provided by A. Shadman (district archaeologist), as well as I. Paz and S.
Gendler (Ramat Beth Shemesh Project, scientific and administrative
supervision). Further assistance was provided by V. Bosidan, H. Ashkenazi,
H. Shliker and X. Desormeau. The workers were mostly participants in the IAA
public-outreach program-teenagers from the surrounding region and from
premilitary programs-as well as French volunteers.
Nuris, ‘En Harod Quarry
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Yiftah
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nuris,
near 'En Harod Quarry (Permit No. A-7910; map ref. 221782-2328/730453-837;
Fig. 1), prior to enlarging the quarry. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Lime & Stone
Production Company, was directed by Y. Shalev, with the assistance of Y.
Ya‘aqobi (administration), E. Bisharat (area supervision), R. Mishayev and
R. Liran (surveying and drafting), M. Peleg (photogrammetric documentation),
A. Shapiro (GPS and location maps), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing) and K. Covello-Paran (consultation and scientific
guidance).
Ashqelon, Migdal Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim
Published: December 2024

In August 2017, a trial excavation was conducted at the Migdal Ashqelon
site (Permit No. A-8077; map ref. 160767-80/619963-70; Fig. 1), prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Liam Nachmias Building Company
Ltd., was directed by H. Mamalya (drafting and field photography), with the
assistance of Y. El-'Amor (administration), Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific guidance), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen and B. Ouahnouna (glass typology and dating), C.
Amit (studio photography) and N.S. Paran.
Jerusalem, the Old City, Church of St. Nicholas
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

In February 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Church of
St. Nicholas in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7601; map ref.
221674-92/631762-73; Fig. 1), prior to development work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr.
Gerhard Widmer, was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), D. Tanami (metal detection), H. Makhlin and E. Stern (pottery
reading), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), C. Hersch
(glass drawing), A. Ganor (glass restoration), R. Kool (numismatics), I.
Reznitsky and V. Nosikovsky (metal laboratory), C. Amit (studio
photography), N. Zak (plans) and N. Sapir (Jerusalem Old City district
archaeologist). Special thanks go to Dr. Gil Fishhof of Tel Aviv University
for his valuable advice.
Jerusalem, Piqud Ha-Merkaz Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gellman David
Published: December 2024

In June 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted along Piqud Ha-Merkaz
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8022; map ref. 221630-722/632559-645; Fig.
1), prompted by damage caused to antiquities while installing communication
lines. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Dor'ad Company, was directed by D. Gellman,
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Peretz (photography),
B. Touri and N. Sanduka (trial excavation), R. Abu-Diab and S. Freireich
(mosaic conservation), L. Di Segni (epigraphy), D. Tanami (metal detection),
A. Hajian and N. Zak (surveying and plan), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), A. Reznitsky (coin cleaning), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and I.
Ktalav (mollusks).
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

In November 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kafr Kanna
(Permit No. A-7827; map ref. 231832-65/738870-901; Fig. 1), prior to
construction of a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the owner of the plot, Mr.
Amara Wasam, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the participation of
Y. Yaakobi (administration) and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting). The
preliminary inspection, prior to the excavation, was conducted by M. Peleg.
Jerusalem, Holyland Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

From November 2009 to May 2010, excavations were conducted in the
Holyland Park compound in Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5776, A-5870; map ref.
217913-67/629284-370), prior to construction work. The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
Holyland Park Ltd., were directed by I. Milevski and U. 'Ad, with the
assistance of N. Agha (area supervision), Y. Ohayon and R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), C. Masarwa and S. Gendler (trial trenches), A. Hajian, T.
Kornfeld and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (photography), Sky
View (aerial photography), D. Levi (GPS), S. Ilani (geology), P. Gendelman
and E.J. Stern (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), O.
Barzilai (flint artifacts) and A. Eirikh-Rose.
Modi‘in, Cemetery (Ḥorbat Kelaḥ)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In December 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Modiʻin's cemetery (Permit No. A-7862; map ref.
197433-803/648395-882), prior to the cemetery's enlargement. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Modiʻin Economic Corporation, was directed by E. Oren, with the
assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), M. Marmelstein (area
supervision), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), L. Brailovsky (flint
tools), A. 'Asav and I. Korenfeld.
Jerusalem, Beit Ṣafafa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levy Avraham
Published: December 2024

During November 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private
plot in Beit Safafa, on the northwest slope of Givʻat Ha-Matos in
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8141; map ref. 219603/627604; Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Bassam Alian, was directed by A. Levy (photography), with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Wiegmann (photogrammetric
documentation), A. Rose (drafting) and Y. Zelinger (scientific guidance).
Tel Aviv, Nissim Aloni Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

In July-September 2017, a trial and salvage excavation was conducted in
a lot at 2 Nissim Aloni Street in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-8066; map ref.
180980-1089/666028-87), prior to the construction of a residential tower.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the B.S.R Company, was directed by E. Jakoel and E.C.M. van de
Brink, with the assistance of Y. Jonish and A. Yaroshevich (area
supervision), D. Abu Salah, L. Rauchberger and Y. Jonish (area preparation
and preliminary inspections), U. 'Ad and L. Weinblum (technical support), Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), Y. Shmidov, R. Mishayev and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), V. Eshed (anthropology), O. Ackermann
(geomorphology), N. Shaki (geomorphological analysis), N. Marom, H. Reshef
and M. Lev (archaeozoology), P. Gendelman (scientific consultation), A.
Kamaisky (pottery restoration), Y. Marmelstein and E. Marco (aerial
photography), as well as R. Kapul and S. Weiner (micro-archaeology).
Additional assistance was provided by M. Ajami, D. Barkan and D. Ben Ami of
the Israel Antiquities Authority's Central District.
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In April-August 2018, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Neolithic-period site at Moza (Section B; Permit No. A-8248; map ref.
215404-966/632598-3491) in preparing for the construction of Highway 16,
which will lead from Moza Junction into western Jerusalem. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Netivei Israel Company, was directed by J. Vardi and H. Khalaily, with the
assistance of A. Eirikh-Rose, D. Biton, A. Bishop, L. Davis, M. Zindel, G.
Haklai, T. Yashuv, D. Yegorov, Y. Levi, L. Namdar, S. Mizrahi, Z.
Matskevich, A. Segal, S. Paz, T. Rodin and A. Shatil (area supervision), I.
Peretz, N. Sanduka and W. Abu-Sabih (administration), M. Kahan, V. Essman,
A. Hajian and E. Marco (surveying and drafting), D. Salman (photogrammetry),
A. Peretz (photography), M. Birkenfeld (GIS) and R. Shem Tov (laboratory
director), E. Kamaisky (on-site pottery restoration), K. Zutovsky and A.
Gopher (flint items), I. Milevski (stone tools), R. Lupu (pottery), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Anton and G. Samaura-Cohen (physical anthropology),
E. Boaretto and L. Regev (radiocarbon dating), Y. Asscher and Y. Maor
(analytical laboratory), as well as H. Reshef and N. Marom (archaeozoology).
Special thanks go to A. Reem, M. Ajami and O. Barzilai from the
Mega-Projects Administration.
Ḥorbat Burgin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rotstein Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Alon
Published: December 2024

Between November 2015 and June 2016, an excavation was conducted in a
bell cave at Horbat Burgin (Permit No. A-7565; map ref. 197013/615890; Fig.
1) as part of an educational project. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the IAA and the and the Jewish National Fund, was directed by A. Klein
and U. Rotstein (surveying and photographs), with the assistance of N. Zak
(drafting).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Plugat Ha-Kotel Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

In July 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at 12 Plugat Ha-Kotel
Street in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter (Permit No. A-7747; map ref.
222049/631530; Fig. 1), following damage to antiquities during renovation in
the house. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Eliyahu family, was directed by S. Mizrahi,
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Peretz (photography),
D. Tanami (supervision and metal detection) and V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting).
Naḥal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsur Yoav
Published: December 2024

In April 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Nahal Yarmut
(Permit No. A-7685; map ref. 199497/623926; Fig. 1), prior to construction
work in Ramat Bet Shemesh. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by 'Diyur Ka-Halakha', was
directed by Y. Tzur, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying) and E. Belashov (drafting). C. Arbib and A. Melman
supervised preparations for the excavation in the field.
Newe Zohar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim
Published: December 2024

In December 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Newe Zohar (Permit No. A-8170; map ref. 234801-902/564700-850; Fig. 1),
prior to laying a road between 'En Boqeq and Hamei Zohar. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Dead Sea Preservation Government Company Ltd., was directed by H. Mamalya
(drafting, aerial and field photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor
(administration), A. Aladjem (mapping and plan) and G. Seriy and Y.
Abadi-Reiss (professional guidance).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dallasheh Samar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-Salah Duaa
Published: December 2024

In January-March 2017 and February-March 2018, two excavation seasons
were conducted at the mosaic compound in Lod (Permit Nos. A-7891, A-8223;
map ref. 191000-19/651395-415), as part of an educational programs organized
with 'New Way' and the Merchavim Institute (Figs. 1, 2).The excavations,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Morningstar Foundation in cooperation with the Lod Municipality, were
directed by S. Dallasheh and D. Abu Salah, with the assistance of E. York
(educational director, organization and administration), Y. Amrani and R.
Abu Halaf (administration), D. Ben Ami, A. 'Azav, P. Gendelman and I.
Korenfeld (consultation and scientific guidance), as well as D. Weinberger,
T. Haviv Mashiah, V. Bosidan-Gadol, T. Bluestein, T. Shabi, M. Abu-'Alan, H.
Hazan, A. Ben-Atar, A. Bar and N. Anitali (IAA Archaeological Education
Center). Arab and Jewish students from elementary schools in Lod and
volunteers from the Ma'oz pre-military preparatory program in Lod
participated in the excavation.
‘Akko, Youth Hostel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani
Published: December 2024

In May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the northeast part
of the Old City of 'Akko, south of the youth hostel (Permit No. A-6177; map
ref. 207032-64/758704-35), prior to the laying of a sewage pipeline. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Youth Hostel Association, was directed by A. Abu-Hamid
(field photography), with the assistance of W. Atrash (scientific guidance),
E.J. Stern (pottery), Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying), D. Syon (metallurgy and numismatics), A. Shapiro (GPS), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), N. Getzov (photography), P. Partouche and D. Gahali of
Sky View Company (aerial photography), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and
H. Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory).
Jerusalem, the Old City, el-Qirami Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in a private house
on 14 el-Qirami Street, in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-7573; map ref. 222031/631696) with the aim of investigating
the remains of antiquities that were damaged during unauthorized works. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E.D. Kagan, with the assistance of N. Malka (administration), V.
Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), E.J. Stern and B. Dolinka
(pottery), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), N. Zak and I. Derlzon
(plans and location map) and a team of laborers provided by the contractor.
Appendix: The Cermic Finds
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, de Vincenz Anna
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted near the
corner of Arlozorov and Remez Streets in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-7779; map
ref. 179918/665884; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a municipal sports
center. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo, was directed by
I. Elad, with the assistance of H. Torgë, M. Weinberger-Stern and D.
Abu-Salah (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), Y.
Avivi and G. Stern (educational program), M. Kahan and R. Liran (surveying
and drafting), D. Ein Mor and M. Dinstein (field photography), L.
Rauchberger and D. Abu-Salah (preliminary inspections), I. Jonish and C.
Ben-Ari (supervision), A. Dagot (GPS), A. de Vincenz (pottery and porcelain;
see Appendix), B. Ouahnouna (glassware), S. Krispin (numismatics), P.
Gendelman (scientific consultation), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), I.E.
Delerson (plans) and C. Amit (studio photography), as well as M. Ajami and
D. Barkan (IAA Tel Aviv district archaeologists).
Ramla, Trumpeldor Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

In September 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at 7 Trumpeldor
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-8097; map ref. 188008-27/648539-53), prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Symon Amsis Architecture and Interior
Design, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), H. Torgë (pottery), I. Reznitsky (metal and coin cleaning),
D.T. Ariel (numismatics), C. Amit (studio photography), M. Shuiskaya (finds
drawing), C. Hersch (metal drawing), N. Amitai-Preiss (metal) and I.E.
Delerson (plans).
Jerusalem, the Old City, el-Jabsha Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

In April 2013, an excavation was conducted in the courtyard at 25
el-Jabsha Street in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-6749; map ref. 221781/631998; Fig. 1), following the discovery
of ancient remains prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Franciscan
Custody of the Holy Land (Custodia Terrae Sanctae), was directed by Y.D.
Kagan, with the assistance of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), N. Zak and E. Belashov (plans), B. Dolinka (pottery), C. Hersch
(finds drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory) and R. Vinitsky (organic laboratory).
Tel Parur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kapul Reuven
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2017, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel
Parur (Permit No. A-8144; map ref. 209390-480/726022-6; Fig. 1) in the wake
of damage to antiquities.The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Kishon River Authority, was
directed by R. Kapul (field photography), with the assistance of A. Lavan,
Y. Yaakobi and B. Zidan (administration), Y. Shmidov (surveying, aerial
photography and drafting), K. Covello-Paran (scientific consultation and
pottery reading), Z. Turgeman-Yaffe (archaeozoology), H. Tahan-Rosen (find
drawing), I.E. Delerson (plans) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Shamir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shemer Maayan
Published: December 2024

In December 2014 and January 2015, an excavation was conducted in the
southeastern part of Kibbutz Shamir (Permit No. A-7276; Areas A-C; map ref.
261900/785319; Fig. 1), prior to construction work. Another excavation was
conducted in July 2015 in the center of the kibbutz (Permit No. A-7453; Area
D; map ref. 262090/785995; Fig. 1), also prior to construction. The
excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Kibbutz Shamir, were directed by M. Shemer, with the assistance
of Y. Yaakobi, E. Bachar and B. Zidan (administration), F. Abu Zidan (site
supervision), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), I. Delerson
(plans), U. Berger (GPS), Y. Bibas (field and studio photography), Griffin
Company (aerial photography), N. Getzov (pottery reading and field
consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of pottery and groundstone tools), N.
Marom (archaeozoology), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory) and M.
Smilansky (flint drawing). R. Bar Nur and Y. Ben Ephraim, members of Kibbutz
Shamir, also participated in the excavations.
Kh. Buleiʻis, Nahal Sekher
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim
Published: December 2024

In October 2017, an educational archaeological excavation was conducted
at Khirbat Buleiʻis (Permit No. A-8115; map ref.
179617-797/629562-691; Fig. 1), inside the IDF Ariel Sharon Training Campus,
with the aim of preserving and developing the ancient site. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Nature and Parks Authority, was directed by H. Mamlya (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem
(aerial photography and mapping), O. Finkelstein (architectural
conservation), Y. Regev (education and training), as well as Y. Abadi-Reiss
and Y. Haimi (professional guidance) and members of the Bnei HaMoshavim
youth movement also participated in the excavation.
Ḥorbat Rimmon, Synagogue
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kobrin Federico
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2016, an archaeological excavation conducted in the ancient
synagogue at Horbat Rimmon accompanied conservation work at the site (Permit
No. A-7614; map ref. 187177-222/586718-46; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
JNF, was directed by F. Kobrin, with the assistance of Y. Alamor
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), E. Aladjem (field
photography), E. Belashov (plans) and C. Hersch (finds drawing). Prof. Amos
Kloner provided ample advice and guidance. In January and March 2016, a few
excavation days preceded the current excavation as part of the IAA's
public-outreach program.
Ḥorbat ‘Etri, Insula F
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldenberg Gidon
Published: December 2024

In 2015 and 2016, excavations were conducted at Horbat ‛Etri
in 'Adulam Park (Permit Nos. A-7560, A-7667; map ref. 1974/6174), as part of
the JNF 'Masa Israel' program. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Klein, A. Ganor and G.
Goldenberg, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), M. Kunin and
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), G. Fitoussi (aerial photography), E.
Haddad, N. Distelfeld, I. Horowitz, H. Mamalya and Y. Mizrahi (excavation
and logistics). Hundreds of high school students from dozens of schools took
part in the excavation.
Ginnaton (Jindas)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Krispin Shahar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In August and September 2014, trial and salvage excavations were
conducted in the fields of Moshav Ginnaton, west of and adjacent to the
ruined village of Jindas (Permit No. A-7197; 191077-169/652572-825; Fig. 1),
prior to the laying of a gas pipeline. The excavations, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Gas Authority, were
directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Peretz (field photography), R. Mishayev, M. Kahan and
R. Liran (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Gyerman Levanon
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. de Vincenz
(pottery), L. Rauchberger (clay tobacco pipes), C. Hall, I. Resnitzky and V.
Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration
and beads), T. Winter (glass), R. Kool (numismatics), C. Hersch (glass
drawing), C. Amit and Y. Yolowitz (studio photography), P. Spivak (flints),
A. Lester (funerary artifacts), I.E. Delerson (plans) and I. Korenfeld
(preliminary inspections).
Tel Shem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted southeast of
Tel Shem, near Kefar Yehoshua' (Permit No. A-6852; map ref.
21485-501/73060-80). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Mekorot, was directed by Y. Tepper
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and R. Liran (surveying and drafting),
A. Shapiro (GPS), R. Shahack-Gross (sedimentology), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), G. Bar-Oz and L. Weisbrod (archaeozoology), O. Barzilai and
H. Khalaily (flints), Z. Horowitz, N. Getzov, K. Covello-Paran and A. Aryeh
(consultation) and laborers from Kefar Manda.
Yafo, Abu Kabir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Moshe Rina
Published: December 2024

In May 2018, a trial excavation was conducted on Zvi Herman Segal
Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-8277; map ref 178097-102/661688-93; Fig. 1).
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by EK Real Estate Ltd., was directed by R. Moshe, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), E. Aladjem
(surveying and drafting), Y. Arbel, L. Rauchberger, D. Abu Salah and D.
Barkan (consultation), D. Golan and V. Shustin (preliminary inspections) and
A. Dagot (GPS).
Bene Beraq, Ha-Yarqon Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dayan Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

In July 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at 3 Ha-Yarqon Street
in Bene Beraq (Permit No. A-8042; map ref. 183372-502/666957-7147), prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Waxman Govrin Geva Engineering Ltd.,
was directed by A. Dayan (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), Y. Arbel (area supervision and field
photography), D. Abu Salah (area supervision and preparation), L.
Rauchberger and Y. Agmon (preliminary inspections and area preparation), I.
Jonish, R. Moshe, M. Marmelstein and C. Ben-Ari (preliminary inspections),
D. Golan (preliminary inspections, consultation and pottery), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography). P. Gendelman
(consultation and scientific guidance), D. Barkan, M. Ajami and D. Ben Ami
(consultation), A. Dagot (GPS), Y. Nagar (anthropology) and R. Be'eri
(pottery reading). Additional assistance was provided by Y. Marmelstein and
A. Bouchenino.
Deir Saras
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharon Gonen
Published: December 2024

In October 2016, the Deir Saras dolmen field in the Golan Heights was
briefly surveyed (map ref. 264750/772750; Fig. 1), as part of a project
aimed to update the identify the boundaries of ancient dolmen sites in the
Golan. The survey, which was undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by U. Berger and G. Sharon, with the assistance of
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), N. Waldman (petrography and
gemology) and T. Ken-Tsipor (archaeometallurgy) from the Department of
Maritime Civilizations at Haifa University. The report preparation was
assisted by Z. Greenhut (laboratory coordination and logistic support), M.
Peleg (aerial photography) and A. Shapiro (mapping and GPS).
Ramla, Maccabi Compound
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Danziger Omri
Published: December 2024

In May and June 2018, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Maccabi
compound in Ramla (Permit No. A-8291; map ref. 187403-831/649517-901), prior
to construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was directed by R. Toueg (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), O. Danziger (area
supervision), E. Haddad (preliminary inspections), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), I. Reznitsky (coin cleaning), R. Kool (numismatics), R. Berin
(final plans), H. Torgë (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing)
and A. Dagot (GPS).
Naḥal ḥever
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davidovich Uri ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sukenik Naama
Published: December 2024

In November and December 2014, an excavation was conducted in a cave in
Nahal Hever (Permit No. A-7220; map ref. 231605/593519), following an
antiquities robbery. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Klein (photography and drafting)
with A. Ganor of the IAA and U. Davidovich from the Hebrew University's
Institute of Archaeology and Cave Research Center, with the assistance of C.
Amit (photography), N. Sukenik (organic finds), M. David and A. Weiss
(archaeobotany), N. Marom (archaeozoology) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds
drawing), as well as R. Porat, M. Ullman, D. Sar-Avi, G. Goldenberg, U.
Rotstein, G. Fitoussi, A. Hurowitz, Y. Mizrachi, N. Distelfeld and R. Lupu.
Jerusalem, Ras el-‘Amud: Animal Bones
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on the
east slope of a spur in the Ras el-'Amud neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-6653; map ref. 223150-200/630650-700). The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem municipality,
was directed by Z. 'Adawi. L. Freud studied the ceramic finds, N. Marom
studied the faunal remains and T.Z. Ariel and R. Kool identified the coins.
The excavation yielded hewn installation and small finds from the Iron Age
to the Roman period. For the full report, see links below.
Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba, Ḥorbat Ḥadad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M. ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
et-Taiyiba (Horbat Hadad; Permit No. A-7488; map ref. 242447/723503), prior
to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the participation of
Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), N. Feig
(pottery description) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawings). Y. Harel
supervised the digging of the trial trenches prior to the excavation.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In November 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted at Shikune
Nusseiba in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7833;
map ref. 221058-119/637689-762; Fig. 1), prior to construction work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A.
Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography),
S. Itkis (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds), I. Reznitsky
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics). Prior to the
excavation, trial trenches were dug by B. Dwyat.
Ḥorbat Bet Naṭif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted near Horbat Bet
Natif (Permit No. A-8068; map ref. 199246-200136/622655-3254; Fig. 1) prior
to the construction of the Hei2 neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing (through the CPM Group), was conducted by I.
Radashkovsky (field photography), with the assistance of J. Tiano (area
supervision), N. Nehama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), B. Touri
(safety), S. Dallasheh (survey), A. Eirikh-Rose and A. Dagot (GPS), Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting), E. Marco (aerial photography), S. Gendler
(metal detection), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds
drawing), I.E. Delerson and N. Zak (plans and map), C. Amit (studio
photography), Y. Weingarten (inspection), A. Shadman, Y. Zelinger, B.
Storchan, Y. Arbel, A. Nagorsky, A. Bouchenino and A. Peretz (consultation),
as well as youths from the Tarbut Movement.
Tel Yosef (East) – Murhan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Turgeman-Yaffe Zohar
Published: December 2024

In June-August 2017, a trial excavation was conducted between Kibbutz
Tel Yosef and the Murhan antiquities site (Permit No. A-8067; map ref.
237690-8066/718112-346), prior to expansion of the kibbutz. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Z.
Turgeman-Yaffe, with the assistance of M. Kahlon (preliminary inspections),
Y. Yaakobi(administration), O. Zidan (safety), A. Shapiro (GPS), K.
Covello-Paran and W. Atrash (scientific guidance), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), E. Yaroshevich (flints and flint photography), N. Zak (location
map) and Y. Zur.
Naḥal Ẓin, Mount Eldad Fort
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In March-April 2017, an educational archaeological excavation was
conducted at Mount Eldad Fort (Nahal Zin Fort; Permit No. A-7978; map ref.
178153-216/520285-344; Fig. 1), as part of the high school program
'Exploring the Land'. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Education, was
directed by H. Mamalya and T. Erickson-Gini (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and plans),
Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific guidance), A. Fraiberg, A. Peretz, Y. Haimi, O.
Shmueli, A. Rasiuk, O. Aflalo, H. Hamer, A. Levy and D. Eisenberg-Degen
(education and training), the Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit at Oxford
University (14C dating), the Curt Engelhorn Archaeometry Center in Germany
(thermoluminescence [TL] dating), the Timna Iron Age Research Laboratory at
Tel Aviv University (petrographic analysis) and archaeology students from
Tel Aviv University led by Prof. E. Ben Yosef (archaeological fieldwork
studies). High school students from the Sligsberg school in Jerusalem, from
Ort Achva Gilboa and from the Naomi Shemer school in Gan Yavneh participated
in the excavation.
Ramat Ha-Sharon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadav-Ziv Liat
Published: December 2024

In December 2016 and January 2017, a trial excavation was conducted at
Ramat Ha-Sharon, south of Highway 5 and east of the Tennis Center (Permit
No. A-7875; map ref. 185232-620/670405-660), along the route of a planned
fuel pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Petroleum & Energy Infrastructures
Ltd., was directed by L. Nadav-Ziv, with the assistance of R. Moshe (area
supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), P. Gendelman , R.
Mishayev (surveying), A. Peretz (photography), H. Torgë (pottery
consultation), D. Barkan (metal detection), M. Ajami, I. Elad, D. Golan, M.
Marmelstein, D. Abu Salah, C. Ben-Ari and I. Jonish. With special thanks to
E. Ayalon.
Tel Yehud (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

In June 2017, a trial and salvage excavation was conducted on a lot at
30 Ha-'Azma'ut Street in Yehud (Permit No. A-8013; map ref.
189468-524/659511-44), prior to construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Bone-Hazafon Company, was directed by E. Jakoel and Y. Elisha, with the
assistance of A. 'Ad and L. Weinblum (technical support), Y. Amrani and E.
Bachar (administration), M. Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), C.
Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), E. van den Brink and R. Be'eri (pottery), Y. Nagar
(anthropology), O. Ackermann (geomorphology), M. Shamir (flints), P.
Gendelman (scientific guidance), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration) and L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory). Additional assistance was provided
by A. 'Azab, D. Masarwa, G. Itach and A. Glick of the IAA's Central
District.
Tel Mevorakh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In October 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Mevorakh, at
the entrance to Moshav Bet Hananya (Permit No. A-8124; map ref.
193313-24/715510-29), after antiquities were damaged during work the laying
of an underground electric cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Moshav Bet Hananya, was
directed by E. Oren and K. Sa'id, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman
(pottery classification and reading) and M. Masarwa of the IAA Haifa
District.
Kh. ‘Asafna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor
Published: December 2024

In August 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. 'Asafna
(Permit No. A-7500; map ref. 208826-66/736839-947; Fig. 1), prior to laying
a sewage pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Zevulun Regional Council, was
directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration),
A.S. Sa'id (preliminary inspections), E. Shukron (antiquities inspection),
R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Zak (plans), P. Gendelman
(pottery), T. Gonen (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass
drawing), A. Weiner (archaeozoology), V. Nosikovsky (metal cleaning) and K.
Sa'id.
Iksal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zidan Omar
Published: December 2024

In December 2017, a small salvage excavation was conducted in the
village of Iksal, near Nazareth, prior to construction work ( Permit No.
A-8163; map ref. 230680-90/731885-920; Fig. 1; for background information,
see Mokary 2014). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Zidan (field photography), with
the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), Z. Turgeman-Yaffe (archaeozoology), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and workers from Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, the Old City
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During January and February 2018, a salvage excavation was conducted in
a building at 33 'Aqabat el-Saraya Street in Jerusalem's Old City (Permit
No. A-8224; map ref. 222050/631730; Fig. 1), prior to renovation work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Simone Kuba (for JEA), was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of D. Levi (GPS), V. Essman (surveying and drafting), A.
Wiegmann, O. Rose and D. Salman (photography and digital documentation) and
B. Dolinka (pottery reading).
Tell Beit Mirsim (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Shifra ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

In December 2017, an excavation was conducted c. 800 m south of Tell
Beit Mirsim (Tel Bet Mirsham; Permit No. A-8153; map ref 191098/595274; Fig.
1), with the aim of developing the site for the visiting public. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by S. Ganor (field photography), S. Weiss and E. Aladjem (plan and
aerial photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), V.
Lifshitz (Lachish District archaeologist), S. Gal (logistics and isometric
reconstruction), A. Ganor (director, IAA inspectors' course), R. Elya and R.
Dagan (coordination), A. Peretz and D. Eisenberg-Degen (field photography),
C. Hersch (finds drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Barshak
(photographic archive) and Y. Abadi-Reiss (consultation and scientific
guidance), as well as D. Gigi and T. Lifshitz (JNF Northern Negev District;
site development). Participants in the IAA inspectors' course (class of
2017), IAA Southern District staff and volunteers also assisted in the
excavation.
Naḥal Tamar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

In October 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted on a low, eastern
bank of Nahal Tamar (Permit No. A-8118; map ref. 232600/545300). The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten
by the Mekorot Water Company, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini (field
photography) with assistance from Y. Haimi and E. Alajem (aerial
photography, surveying and drafting).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

In April 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of
Sulam (Permit No. A-7088; map ref. 231830-870/723650-85; Fig. 1), prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the developer, Mr. Zo'abi Sa'id, was
directed by F. Abu Zidan, with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), Y. Bibas
(photography), A. Shapiro (GPS) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Naḥal Revivim, industrial park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim
Published: December 2024

In July 2017, a preliminary salvage excavation was carried out in the
industrial park of the Ramat Ha-Negev Regional Council, approximately 1 km
west of Kibbutz Mashabe Sade (Permit No. A-8062; map ref. 177456/546559;
Fig. 1), following damage to the site during construction work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten
by EDF Energy, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini (photography) with the
assistance from H. Mamalya and Y. Haimi, as well as Y. Shmidov (surveying
and drafting), workers from Kuseife and students of the Be-Levav Shalem high
school yeshiva in Yeroham.
Jerusalem, Ramot Allon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gellman David ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

In February-March and November-December 2017, trial and salvage
excavations were conducted in the neighborhood of Ramot Allon A in Jerusalem
(Permit No. A-7917; map ref. 219881-913/635635-53; Fig. 1), prior to
construction work. The excavations, conducted by the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, were
conducted by D. Gellman and S. Mizrahi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Peretz and A. Weigmann (digital photography and
documentation), A. Hajian, M. Kahan, V. Essman, D. Porotsky and S. Itkis
(surveying and drafting), D. Tanami (metal detection), S. Leshem, B. Touri
and M. Samhouri (inspection), A. Karasik (digital finds drawing), C. Hersch
(finds drawing) and Y.I. Sfez (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tchekhanovets Yana
Published: December 2024

In March 2018, a short-term salvage excavation was conducted at the
Focolare community compound on the eastern slope of Mount Zion (Permit No.
A-8252; map ref. 222114-54/631018-54; Figs. 1, 2), prior to the development
of their visitor center. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Tchekhanovets (field photography),
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M. Kahan (surveying), A.
Wiegmann (photogrammetric documentation), O. Rose and N. Zak (drafting), Z.
Matskevich (digitization consulting) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing).