bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jisr ez-Zarqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Jisr
ez-Zarqa (Permit No. A-4048; map ref. NIG 19215-20/71553-8; OIG
14215-20/21553-8). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by K. Sa'id, with the assistance of V. Essman
(surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Ḥadera, Bet Eli‘ezer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Bet Eli'ezer neighborhood of Hadera (Permit No. A-5044; map ref. NIG
194583-610/704315-31; OIG 144583-610/204315-31), prior to paving a road. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ziyyune Derekh Company, was directed by A. Massarwa
(photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V.
Essman (surveying), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Peilstöcker
(guidance and dating of ceramic finds).
Khirbat Qeiyafa – 2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garfinkel Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2013, the seventh season of excavations was conducted
at Khirbat Qeiyafa (License No. G-65/2013; map ref. 195756-6144/622547-807).
The excavation was directed by Y. Garfinkel of the Hebrew University
Institute of Archaeology and S. Ganor of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
with the assistance of I. Kreimerman, P. Zilber and S. Jang (senior area
supervisors), S. Carni, H. Zilberkling, A. Rabinowitz, A. Levi and G.
Lubachow (area supervision), J. Rosenberg (surveying), A. Ginsberg
(administration), T. Shapiro (camp manager), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), O. Cohen (field and artifact conservation), M. Lavi (artifact
conservation), Y. Farhi (numismatics), A. Ganor (pottery restoration), H.
Cohen-Klonimus (stone artifacts) and A. Dubawsky (drawing of finds).
Students from Oakland University and Virginia Commonwealth University
participated in the excavation. The excavation was underwritten by J.B.
Silver, the Nathan and Lilly Silver Foundation and the Berman Center for
Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nuessiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private lot
in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6765; map ref.
221074-110/637875-920), prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by 'Abed Hassan
Makhsan Mahmud, was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nahama
and R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection),
Sky View Company (aerial photography), Y. Billig (inspection) and B. Touri.
Naḥal Samtar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During November 2006, an excavation was conducted along the southern
bank of Nahal Samtar, where the Vered Quarry is slated to be enlarged
(Permit No. A-4937; map ref. NIG 205923-6083/709275-372; OIG
155923-6083/209275-372), in the wake of discovering antiquities during
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Vered Quarry Ltd., was
directed by M. Masarwa, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), A.
Oshri (preliminary inspections) and N. Zak (drafting).
Sasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a burial cave was documented at Sasa (Permit No. A-6816;
map ref. 23698/77040). The documentation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz Sasa, was performed by D. Syon
and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and
G. Cinamon (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS, drawing and drafting) and L.
Porat (ossuary restoration).
Modi‘in, Khirbat Abu Fureij
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted north of
Ha-Hashmona'yim Boulevard, in the eastern entrance to Modi'in (Permit No.
A-6787; map ref. 20147-54/64333-636). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Derech Afar Company,
Ltd., was directed by P. Spivak, with the assistance of E. Bachar and Y.
Amrani (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and
A. Peretz (field photography).
Nahal ‘Anava, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

In May 2002, a survey was conducted in an area slated for the
construction at the intersection of Highway 431 and the 'Anava Interchange
(License No. G-59/2002; map ref. 19420-80/64490-530) prior to construction.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by M. Haiman, with
the assistance of L. Barda and H. Stark.
Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marmelstein Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In December 2012, an excavation was conducted at the Zarnuqa
antiquities site in Rehovot (map ref. 180465/642472; Fig. 1), after ancient
remains were discovered during inspections prior to paving Road 411. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by Y. Marmelstein
(photography and drafting), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Mulokandov (preliminary inspections), E. Yannai
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Zak (plans), A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance) and F. Volynsky and M. Ajami.
Qaẓrin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

In 2011-2013, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the ancient
site of Qazrin, near the entrance to Qazrin Park (Permit Nos. A-6338,
A-6518, A-6777; map ref. 26606/76606), as part of the Golan Holam Program,
an educational activity sponsored by the Golan Regional Council. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Golan Regional Council, was directed by O. Zingboym (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), W. Atrash (scientific
guidance), Sky View Company (aerial photography), the Galilee Archaeological
Education Center (guidance), sixth grade pupils from the Golan Heights, H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and D. Syon (numismatics).
Azor, Ha-Histadrut Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Ha-Histadrut Street in Azor (Permit No. A- 5277; map ref. NIG
181586-92/659173-6; OIG 131586-92/159173-6; Fig. 1), in the wake of damage
to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Amidar Company, was directed
by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), D. Golan (preliminary
inspection), Y. Arnon (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), M. Ajami, D. Barkan (IAA central district) and laborers
from Qiryat Gat.
Ḥorbat Bet Loya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gutfeld Oren
Published: December 2024

During May and October 2008, the third season of excavations was
conducted at Horbat Bet Loya in the Lakhish region (License No. G-27/2008;
map ref. NIG 19315-40/607975-8100; OIG 14315-40/107975-8100; ESI 6:3-6). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and
underwritten by the Beit Lehi Foundation, Utah, USA (A. Rudd, G. Rudd and G.
Kimber), was directed by O. Gutfeld, with the assistance of Y. Kalman
(excavation co-director), A. Ecker, P. Betzer, B. Gordon and M. Haber (area
supervision), S. Freilich (administration), A. Iamim (surveying), N. Sneh
(photography), Sky Balloon (aerial photography), M. Lavie (conservation) and
B. Johnson (pottery). Participating in the excavation were volunteers from
the United States, students from the Hebrew University and laborers from the
village of Hares in Judea. Valuable assistance was rendered by the Israel
Antiquity Authorities, particularly G. Avni (director, Excavations and
Surveys Department), Y. Israel (Ashkelon district archaeologist), Y. Dagan
(director, Surveys Branch), J. Negeur (Conservation Department) and A. Ganor
and I. Klein (Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery).
Er-Rama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at the modern
village of Er-Rama (Permit No. A-5175; map ref. NIG 234460-74/760030-42; OIG
184460-74/260030-42), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Cinamon, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Hartal (archaeological
consultation) and laborers from the village of Yafia'.
Ḥof ShaḤaf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeshurun Reuven
Published: December 2024

During May 2007, a test probe, followed by a salvage excavation during
May-July, 2008, were conducted at a small Natufian site, Hof Shahaf, located
above the southwestern bank of the Sea of Galilee (Permit No. A-5401; map
ref. NIG 253459-488/738833-898; OIG 203459-488/238833-898). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by
Meqorot National Water Company, was directed by O. Marder, H. Smithline
(photography) and R. Yeshurun, with the assistance of G. Jaffe (area
supervision), R. Meshayev, T. Meltsen, V. Essman and M. Kipnis (surveying
and drafring), A. Shapiro (GPS), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), I. Hershkovitz
(physical anthropology) and E. Weiss (archaeobotany).
Rosh Pinna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Rosh
Pinna, next to the reconstructed compound (Permit No. A-4800; map ref. NIG
25027/76403; OIG 20027/26403), in the wake of building plans. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Mr. M. Zer, was directed by M. Hartal (photography), with the
assistance of A. Mokary and O. Zingboym (area supervison), Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting) and
workmen from al-Mughar and Ayelet Ha-Shahar.
Khirbat Fardisya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Fardisya, northeast of et-Taiyibe (Permit No. A-4589; map ref. NIG
20118-30/68723-31; OIG 15118-30/18723-31; HA 120), prior to the construction
of a senior citizen's day-care center. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Bar Agam Ltd., was
directed by A. Massarwa, with the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), S. Mahajna (photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), and E.
Yannai and M. Peilstöcker (pottery reading).
Tel Mevorakh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a trial excavation was conducted c. 500 m east of
Tel Mevorakh (Permit No. A-4960; map ref. NIG 19396-420/71531-8; OIG
14396-420/21531-8; ESI 19:104*), prior to the installation of a water pipe.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meqorot National Water Corporation, was directed by
A.e.S. Sa'id, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), P. Gendelman
(pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Sha‘are Moshe
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted on Haey Adam
Street in the Sha'are Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4978;
map ref. NIG 22085/63260; OIG 17085/13260; Fig. 1), prior to the
construction of a residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the contractor, was
directed by A. Nagar, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration),
V. Essman, T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), R. Berin (drafting), C. Amit
and M. Salzberger (studio photography), N. Ze'evi (photographic archive), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Bar-Natan, M. Avissar and G.
Finkielsztejn (pottery reading), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration) and I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Ḥumra (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsion-Cinamon Hanita
Published: December 2024

Two squares were opened (Permit No. A-3389*; map ref. NIG 17568/64982;
OIG 12568/14982) prior to the erection of a high-voltage pylon. One quarter
of a circular installation built of gray bricks (0.1 × 0.3 × 0.5 m) was
exposed in the squares. The installation was preserved three courses high
and contained modern refuse. It was enclosed within a rectangular structure
whose northeastern and southwestern corners were preserved. The walls of the
structure consisted of kurkar blocks and were preserved a single course
high. The structure and the installation seem to be modern based on the
finds they contained; the installation was probably used as a cesspit or a
well.
Giv‘at Ḥamudot, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During October 2007, a survey prior to development was conducted in the
northern part of Giv'at Hamudot and in adjacent agricultural areas (Permit
No. A-5251; map ref. NIG 213480-4638/772113-4548; OIG
163480-4638/272113-4548), prior to the construction of a new residential
neighborhood. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of E. Stern (surveyor) and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥaluẓit, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lender Yeshayahu ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During January and December 2005, two archaeological surveys were
conducted in areas slated for the establishment of the Shlomit and Haluzit 4
settlements and for the agricultural area of Haluzit 4 in the northwestern
Negev, south and southeast of Moshav Dekel and Moshav Yevul, next to the
border with Egypt (Permit No. A-4367; map ref. NIG 132900-6995/563350-9200;
OIG 082900-6995/063350-9200). The surveys, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Eshkol Regional Council
and the Jewish National Fund, were conducted by Y. Lender and P. Nahshoni
(the settlement areas) and by P. Nahshoni and V. Carmel (the agricultural
area) with the assistance of C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Ḥorbat Mesar (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2007, a small-scale salvage excavation was conducted
at Horbat Mesar (North; Permit No. A-5211; map ref. NIG 204343-66/705744-66;
OIG 154343-66/205744-66), prior to the construction of a residential
building in Meisar village. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Massarwa (photography), with the
assistance of R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting) and M. Peilstöcker
(scientific consultation).
Be’er Ora (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal
Published: December 2024

During September 2002, an excavation was conducted at a site c. 300 m
southwest of Be'er Ora (Permit No. A-3730; map ref. NIG 19730/40235; OIG
14730/90235), as part of activities to perpetuate the memory of the late
Benny Meisner. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and in cooperation with the Elat Field School, was directed by Y. Israel,
with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), N.
Sneh (field and studio photography) and I. Dudin (pottery drawing).
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, an excavation was conducted in Lot 289 in Kerem Maharal
(Permit No. A-4475; map ref. NIG 19933-35/72750-55; OIG 14933-35/22750-55),
prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Shadman.
Yattir Forest (D)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Yattir Forest
(Permit No. A-4472; map ref. NIG 20116/58514; OIG 15116/08514), prior to the
construction of the separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by M. Haiman, with the assistance of A. Freiberg (area
supervision) and A. Hajian (surveying).
Wasset
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2005, an excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Wasset antiquities site (Permit No. A-4646; map ref.
26862-82/78274-9), prior to installing electric poles. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Israel Electric Company, was directed by W. Atrash (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (pottery
reading) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Tel Zivda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel
Zivda (Permit No. A-5584; map ref. 209160-331/747903-8222; Fig. 1), prior to
construction of the Qrayot bypass road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by E. Yannai, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), E. Dan and D. Kirzner (area supervision), D. Sivan (soil
testing) and G. Bar-Oz (archaeozoology).
Harei Dimona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

In September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Harei Dimona
(Dimona Mountains; north of Dimona (Permit No. A-4585; central map ref.
203950/554650), prior to the establishment of a new neighborhood noth of
Dimona. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Housing, was directed by N.S. Paran. E. Aladjem
studied the flint assamblage. Five Middle Bronze Age I sites were explored.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During June 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Begin
neighborhood of Ramla (Permit No. A-3438; map ref. NIG 18868-73/64928-9; OIG
13868-73/14928-9), in an area slated for the construction of a gymnasium.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), Y. Rahamim
(administration), E. Belashov (drafting), I. Lidski (pottery drawing) and A.
Berman (numismatics).
Yavne-Yam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ayash Edna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir
Published: December 2024

During December 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted at Yavne-Yam
(Permit No. A-3870; map ref. NIG 1713/6478; OIG 1213/1478), following the
discovery of a jar by H. Yihye (antiquities trustee), who alerted the
inspetors of the IAA Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
E. Ayash and A. Ganor, with the assistance of A. Klein and A. Hofesh, Y.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C. Amit (photography) and N. Ze'evi
(drawing of finds).
Ḥorbat Bannay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2007, a survey preceding development was conducted along
the route of Highway 8993, in the region of Horbat Bannay (Permit No.
A-5042; NIG 21730-56/77550-70; OIG 16730-56/27550-70), prior to widening the
road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority
and underwritten by the Israel National Roads Company, was directed by Y.
Lerer, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS) and E. Stern.
Khirbat esh-Shubeika
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2005 and March-April 2006, salvage excavations were
conducted at Khirbat esh-Shubeika (Permit Nos. A-4550, A-4764; map ref. NIG
216487/769051; OIG 166487/269051), prior to setting a communications
antenna. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Cellcom and Pelephone Companies, were
directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration),
H. Tahan (surveying and pottery drawing), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline
(field photography), D. Syon (metal detection), N. Zak (drafting), C. Amit
(studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), N. Getzov
(pottery reading), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Naṭofa Junction, Survey of Highway 65
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During June 2007, a survey preceding development was conducted along
Highway 65, from Golani to 'Eilabun Junctions (Permit No. A-5061; map ref.
NIG 2381-6/7423-70; OIG 1881-6/2423-70), prior to widening the road. The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed by A. Mokary,
with the assistance of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted north of the
Ayyalon Prison, in Ramla, for the purpose of enlarging the prison compound
(Permit No. A-3448; map ref. NIG 18882/64919; OIG 13882/14919; ESI 20). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Billig, with the assistance of S. Ayub (area supervision), V. Pirsky
(surveying) and C. Amit (photography).
Amaẓya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During July 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the east of
Moshav Amazya (Permit No. A-4213; map ref. NIG 160465-85/64185-212; OIG
110465-85/14185-212), in the wake of damage to the ceiling of a cave by
mechanical equipment. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by G. Seriy, with the assistance of E. Aladjem and
Y. Haimi (administration) and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting).
Jerusalem, ‘Ir Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During September, November and December 2005, a salvage excavation was
conducted in the 'Ir Gannim neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4590;
map ref. NIG 21630-44/62876-81; OIG 16630-44/12876-81), prior to the
construction of residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Kotler-Adika
Construction Company, was directed by A. Nagar, with the assistance of R.
Abu Halaf (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(field photography), R. Berin (final plans), C. Amit (studio photography),
R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), F. Vitto and R. Bar-Natan (pottery
reading), C. Hersch and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Giv‘ati Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted near Giv'ati
Junction in the western Negev (Permit No. A-4212; map ref. NIG 16816/61799;
OIG 11816/11799; Fig. 1), prior to the widening of Highway 35. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Department of Public Works, was directed by N.S. Paran,
with the assistance of Y. Haimi and E. Aladjem (administration), V. Essman
and V. Pirsky (surveying) and C. Hersch (drawing).
Sandala
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During October 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private
building plot on the hilltop of the Sandala village (Permit No. A-4924; map
ref. NIG 23074/71429; OIG 18074/21429). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and partially financed by the landowner
M. Omri, was directed by Y. Alexandre, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and workers
provided by the landowner.
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During June 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted at Har
Homa (Permit No. A-4821; map ref. NIG 2215-25/6245-55; OIG 1715-25/1245-55),
in a region slated for the construction. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Dagan and L. Barda.
Jerusalem, Liberty Bell Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: December 2024

During October 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted on Pinsker
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3522; map ref. NIG 22086/63070; OIG
17086/13070), prior to the construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Solimany and A. Re'em, with
the assistance of V. Essman (surveying).
Lod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Badhi Radwan
Published: December 2024

During March 1990 four trial trenches (length 3.5–8.0 m, width 0.8 m;
Permit No. A-1755*; map ref. NIG 1905/6515; OIG 1405/1515) were dug by
mechanical equipment and excavated manually prior to the construction of a
commercial center. A large quantity of pottery fragments that probably date
to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods, as well as a few bones were
discovered at a depth of 2.6 m in one of the trenches; building remains were
discerned at a depth of 2.2 m. The rest of the trenches were excavated to a
depth of 4 m and two trenches yielded a few pottery fragments.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted on Grez Street
in Ramla (Permit No. A-3377*; map ref. NIG 1990-2/6371-3; OIG
1490-2/1371-3), prior to the construction of a private house. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Arbel, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. de
Vincenz (ceramic reading), T. Sagiv (studio photography) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawings).
Loḥame Ha-Geta’ot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During April 2007, a trial excavation was conducted at Qibbuz
Lohamē Ha-Geta'ot (Permit No. A-5097; map ref. NIG 20982-4/76331-4;
OIG 15982-4/26331-4), in the wake of exposing aqueduct remains during an
antiquities inspection, prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by L. Porat, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline (field photography), D. Syon
(metal detection), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and R. Frankel, E. Stern and
Y. Lerer (consultation).
Tel Dor – 2005
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharon Ilan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gilboa Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Yiftah
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2005, the twenty-third season of excavations was
conducted at Tel Dor (the third season of excavations of the renewed
expedition to the site; License No. G-60/2005). The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem and the Zinman Institute of Archaeology of Haifa University, in
cooperation with the Weizmann Institute of Science, the University of
California at Berkeley and the University of Washington at Seattle and under
the auspices of the Israel Exploration Society, was underwritten by the
Berman Institute of Biblical Archaeology, the Zinman Institute of
Archaeology, the Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science, the University of
California at Berkeley, the University of Washington at Seattle, the Stella
and Charles Guttman Foundation, the Roswell family of Baltimore and an
anonymous donor. The excavation was directed by I. Sharon and A. Gilboa,
with the assistance of E. Bloch-Smith (supervision Area D2), T. Goldman and
A. Haeim (supervision of sub-areas in Area D2), B. Givon (recorder Area D2),
Y. Shalev (supervision Area D5; former Lower Area D1), D. DiPietro and B.
Haug (recorders Area D5), A. Stewart, S.C. Stroup and A. Estes (supervision
Areas D1 and Upper Area D4), S. Rebecca Martin (supervision Upper Area D1),
R. Karberg, M. Allen and L. Cannon (square supervision in Upper Area D1),
E.J. Haug (recorder Upper Area D1), M. Wells (supervision Area D4), E.
Dintino, N. Arrington and J. Pearson (square supervision Area D4), D. DeVore
(recorder Area D4), I. Mitler (administration), H. Karesh (photography), R.
Gross (artifact registration and pottery restoration), S. Matskevich
(architectural drafting), A. Behar (management of a special project of
high-resolution excavation of industrial waste-pits in Area D2), S. Weiner,
E. Boaretto, R. Shachak-Gross and F. Berna (mineral analysis in the field),
S. Silstein (XRF and metallurgy), R. Albert (phytolith analysis), G. Bar-Oz,
N. Raban and I. Zohar (archaeozoology), R. Linn (conservation), V. Damov
(artifact drafting) and I. Hirshberg (director of the Center for Nautical
and Regional Archaeology, Dor). Participating in the excavation were
students from the Universities of California at Berkeley, Washington at
Seattle, Florence and Haifa, as well as volunteers. Other activities
undertaken during the season, which are connected to the excavation, were
funded by the Israel Science Foundation, the Bikura program of the Israel
Science Foundation, the White-Levy Program for Archaeological Publication,
the Getty Foundation's Collaborative Research Program and Bob Roswell.
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2009
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, the twentieth season of the 'Selz Foundation
Hazor Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin was conducted at Tel Hazor
(License No. G-26/2009). The excavation, on behalf of the Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, the support of Israel Exploration Society and the financial
assistance of the Antiqua Foundation (Geneva, Switzerland), the Edith and
Reuben Hecht Fund, the Late Reginald David Benjamin and Esme Benjamin of
Perth, Western Australia, as well as other individual donors, was directed
by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman (Area M), assisted by S. Bechar, with the
participation of O. Cohen, assisted by I. Strand (small excavations and
conservation in Areas A-2 and A-6), D. Porotzki and V. Pirsky and A.
Patchuro (surveying and drafting), M. Cimadevilla (photography); O. Harosch
(registration) and S. Yadid (administration). The expedition, numbering some
40 participants from the U.S.A, Canada, Europe (Russia, Germany, France,
Scandinavia and England) and Israel.
Tel Sokha
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

During March 2008, a trial excavation was conducted north of Tel Sokha
(Permit No. A-5384; map ref. NIG 243166-722/711727-2045; OIG
193166-722/211727-2045), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Nir
David, was directed by W. Atrash, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), T. Meltsen (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Smithline
(field photography), H. Abu 'Uqsa (pottery reading) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Qumran Plateau
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Price Randall
Published: December 2024

During August–September 2002, an excavation was conducted on the
southern plateau of Kh. Qumran (map ref. NIG 24359/62845; OIG 19359/12845).
The excavation, on behalf of Trinity Southwest University in New Mexico and
the ‘Amuta for Geophysical, Archaeological and Religious Roots, was directed
by R. Price, with the participation of O. Gutfeld (assistant director) and
Y. Kalman (area supervison), G. Collett (administration), J. Higgins
(surveying and geological analysis), D. Pieper (drafting), J. Swan and B.
Bishop (construction supervision), R. Price and G. Laron (photography), and
S. Ashkenazi (pottery restoration). Valuable assistance was provided by O.
Gutfeld of the Institute of Archaeology, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem,
Y. Tzionit of the Staff Archaeological Officer for Judea and Samaria, Z.
Tzuk and N. Tzameret of the National Parks and Nature Reservations Authority
and members of Qibbuz Qalya.
Nes Ẓiyyona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted at the western end
of Nes Ziyyona (Permit No. A-5161; map ref. NIG 179973-80139/648475-871; OIG
129973-30139/148475-871), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Nes
Ziyyona municipality, was directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), Y. Arnon (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), A. Sasson (consultation), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and A. Glick
(weapons and balistics). Assistance was also provided by the Rahma Brothers
Earthmoving Works Company, Ltd.
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Ḥadat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Buchman
neighborhood in Modi'in (Permit No. A-5969; map ref 201370-522/643225-341),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Euro-Israel Company, Ltd., was
directed by P. Spivak, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), R.
Assis (preliminary inspections), M. Cohen (surveying and drafting), A.
Peretz (field photography), A. Dagot (GPS), E.C.M. van den Brink (ceramics),
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), M. Smilansky (flint drawings) and N. Zak
(plan).
Aḥihud, Bar-Lev Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

In October and November 2013, a trial excavation was conducted south of
the Bar Lev Industrial Zone near Ahihud (Permit No. A-6930; map ref.
218858-78/756517-32 and 218413-66/756148-82; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by J. Gosker (field photography), with the assistance of R. Abu Raya, E.
Stern and Y. Lerer (guidance), Y. Laban and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS), N. Getzov (pottery
consultation), Y. Amitzur and S. Shalev (chemical analysis) and laborers
from Deir el-Assad.
Azor
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In September 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on Herzl Street
in Azor (Permit No. A-6900; map ref. 181765-68/659037-75; Fig. 1:6), after
ancient remains were exposed during a preliminary antiquities inspection
prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Dagot, with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), C. Ben-Ari (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin and A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GIS), A. Peretz
(field photography), Y. Shmidov (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C.
Amit (studio photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (glass drawing), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and A. Bouchenino (ceramics).
El-Maghara, Yad Benyamin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weinblatt Krauz Dalit
Published: December 2024

During December 1998, a trial excavation was conducted east of Yad
Benyamin (License No. B-168/1998; map ref. NIG 184403-08/634000-05; OIG
134403-08/134000-05), at the bottom a trench for a water pipe. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, was
directed by D. Weinblatt Krauz(surveying, photography and drawing).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald
Published: December 2024

During December 2001, an excavation was conducted in 'Akko (Permit. No.
A-3538; map ref. NIG 20997/75907; OIG 15997/25907; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the 'Akko municipality, was directed by Y.
Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying), A. Thatcher (pottery reading), H. Tahan (pottery
drawing), G. Finkielsztejn (identification of seal impressions), D. Syon
(numismatics) and E. Stern and N. Getzov.
Ard es-Samra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Milevski Ianir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ktalav Inbar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Le Dosseur Gaëlle
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ard
es-Samra ('En Ha-Mifraz; Permit No. A-4601; map ref. NIG 21630-32/75590-96;
OIG 16630-32/25590-96), due to damage caused by mechanical equipment. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Cellcom Israel Ltd, was directed by O. Barzilai, with the
assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), N. Getzov, O.
Marder and Y. Lerer (assistance in the field), C. Hersch (pottery drawing)
and M. Smelansky (flint drawing). Thanks are extended to Y. Solomon
(university of Haifa) for unpublished information from his excavations at
the site.
Baḥan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2007 and December 2007-January 2008, a salvage
excavation was conducted in Qibbuz Bahan (Permit No. A-5225; map ref.
2016-7/6949-58), prior to its expansion. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance
of E. Bachar, S. Ya'aqov-Jam and R. Abu Halaf (administration), T. Meltsen
and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and
M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on the promenade
along the beach in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-5489; map ref.
208240-323/766692-716), prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Nahariyya
Municipality, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Smithline (field photography), S. Krapiwiko (IAA archives) and E. Stern.
Naḥsholim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oshri Aviram
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2007, an excavation was conducted at the
entrance to Qibbuz Nahsholim (Bab el-Tantura; Permit No. A-5265; map ref.
19290-9/72414-22), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Qibbuz Nahsholim, was directed by A. Oshri, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Shadman (area
supervision), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying and drafting), D. Syon
(metal detection), G. Beiner (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Har Ha-Sha’avi, Survey of the Southern Slope
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gilboa Ayelet ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dan Eyal
Published: December 2024

During the spring and summer of 2007, a preliminary survey was
conducted within the precincts of the Map of Kafr Manda (25; License No.
G-26/2007; map ref. 2269-82/7480-90). The survey, on behalf of the Zinman
Institute of Archaeology of the University of Haifa, was directed by E. Dan
and A. Gilboa, with the assistance of D. Kirzner and A. Tahan (survey team).
M. Eisenberg (administration), M. Aviam (aerial photography), A. Cohen and
R. Be'eri (pottery reading), D. Kaufman, Y. Zeidner and H. Khalaily (flint
implements), D. Eitam (basalt weight), students from the Department of
Archaeology of the University of Haifa, colleagues and volunteers.
Ras Abu Dahud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of Ras
Abu Dahud in the Nahalat Yehuda neighborhood of Rishon Le-Ziyyon (Permit No.
A-6928; map ref. 181934-64/654504-36; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Shimoni, Alster
and Raziel - Attorneys at Law, was directed by C. Ben-Ari, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kahan (surveying
and drawing), A. Dagot (GPS), M. Molokandov (preliminary inspections), N.
Zak (plan), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), M. Ajami, A. Gorzalczany and P. Spivak
(scientific consultation).
Tel Malot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a trial excavation was conducted on the southeastern
slopes of Tel Malot (Permit No. A-7022; map ref. 187450-60/640400-430; Fig.
1), prior to development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Spivak, with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (photography), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying and field sketches), N. Zak (drafting), A.
Buchennino (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and D. Shahar
(antiquities inspection).
Naḥf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Smithline Howard
Published: December 2024

Three salvage excavations were conducted in Kafr Nahf from June to
August 2001 ([1] Permit No. A-3441; map ref. NIG 23020-21/75975-76; OIG
18020-21/25975-76; [2] Permit No. A-3449; map ref. NIG 22990-91/76020-21;
OIG 17990-91/26020-21; [3] Permit No. A-3479; map ref. NIG
23009-10/76010-11; OIG 18009-10/26010-11), to permit construction adjacent
to existing buildings. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the owners of each separate property, were directed
by H. Smithline, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), L.
Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), G. Finkielsztejn
(reading of the stamped Rhodian amphora handle).
‘Akko, the Institute for Marine Training
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J.
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Institute for Marine Training in 'Akko (Permit No. A-5505; map ref.
20731-4/75878-82), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.J. Stern, with the
assistance of E. Stern and Y. Lavan (administration), A. Hajian (surveying),
H. Smithline (field photography), D. Syon (metal detection), I. Berin
(drafting) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Safsaf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During November 2003, a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
Safsaf (Permit No. A-4040; map ref. 24202/76830), in the wake of extensive
damage to the site by mechanical equipment. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquity Authority, was directed by H. Bron, with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), V. Essman (surveying) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yehuda Lisa
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2007, an excavation was conducted south of Ramla and
north of Moshav Mazliah (Permit No. A-5118; map ref.
187488-655/646994-7111), prior to the construction of a new neighborhood in
Ramla. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, was
directed by A Gorzalczany, with the assistance of L. Yehuda (Area B
supervision) and H. Torgë (Areas C and D supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and M. Kunin (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), O. Segal and Y. Elisha (antiquities inspection and trial
trenches), R. Chen and S. Al-Amla (metal detection), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), Y. Arnon, P. Gendelman and M. Avissar (pottery consultation),
E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), N. Katsnelson (glass), M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology), I. Ktalav (archeomulokology), and also A. Re'em, R. Lupu
and T. Kanias.