bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Khirbat en-Nazla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oshri Aviram
Published: December 2024

During March-June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
en-Nazla (Permit No. A-5626; map ref. 194720-59/720697-778), prior to
widening Highway 4. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the National Roads Company, was
directed by A. Oshri, with the assistance of A. Yaroshevitz (area
supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev and Y.
Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting), Sky View Company (aerial
photography), E.J. Stern (pottery consultation) and H. Barbe (historical-
geographical consultation and identification proposal).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A- 6222; map ref. 198402-14/623502-12), prior to
development. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying) and B. Antin
(drafting).
‘En Besor, Eshkol Park
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shaul Noa
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'En Besor
('Ein esh-Shallala) within the precincts of the Eshkol National Park (Permit
No. A- 6208; map ref. 151750/579780). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National
Fund, was directed by N. Shaul, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), O. Shmueli (safety), G. Seriy (antiquities inspection), D.
Varga (guidance) and A. Yehuda (Eshkol National Park director). Considerable
assistance in understanding the site was rendered by N.S. Paran.
Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During February 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Sheikh
Jarrah quarter, c. 150 m southwest of the Shimon Ha-Zadik compound in
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6099; map ref. 221820/633160), after a rock-hewn
side of the bedrock was damaged during development work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Salam Mansur and Kamal Avidat, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Levy (GPS), A. Peretz
(field photography), S. Al-'Amlah (metal detection), B. Touri (antiquities
inspection) and D. Sandhouse-Re'em (pottery reading).
Giv‘at Ha-Shulhan (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Har’el Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Giv'at
Ha-Shulhan North (Permit No. A-6154; map ref. 259717/736570), in the wake of
damage to antiquities caused by digging a trench for a water pipeline from
Tel Qazir to Ha-'On. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jordan Valley Water
Association, was directed by Y. Harel (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), H. Abu-'Uqsa (pottery reading),
H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and W. Atrash (guidance).
El-Ghabisiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: December 2024

During September 2011,a salvage excavation was conducted at
el-Ghabisiya, east of the new Nahariyya cemetery (Permit No. A-6287; map
ref. 214931-7/767562-7), prior to the construction of a pumping station. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was directed by J. Gosker, with
the assistance of Y. Lerer and H. Az e-Din (administration), R. Mishayev and
M. Kahan (surveying) and Y. Bibas (field photography).
‘Uzeir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During September 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center
of 'Uzeir village (Permit No. A-6012; map ref. 23126-8/744192-222), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by G. Cinamon, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying), D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery reading)
and M. Hartal (guidance).
Ben Shemen
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During 2000-2002 four seasons of excavations were conducted at the Ben
Shemen interchange due to the paving of the Cross Israel Highway (Permit
Nos. A-3337, A-3512, A-3783; map ref. NIG 1941/6516, OIG 1441/1516). The
excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Cross Israel Highway Ltd., was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance
of M. 'En Gedi, G. Seriy, A. Dobovska, H. Torgë, Y. Arbel, V. Shlomi, T.
Kanias, and Y. Billig (area supervision), Y. Rahamim, Y. Dangor, H. Lavi and
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian, V. Pirsky, V. Essman, T.
Kornfeld and R. Graff (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), O. Raviv (restoration of
stone vases), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio
photography), C. Hersch (find and pottery drawing), E. Belashov (drafting),
and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Ḥorbat Mishkena – Es-Sira (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a small trial excavation was conducted on the western
margins of the Golani Junction-Road 65 (Permit No. A-6168; map ref.
238412/742770), in the wake of discovering ancient remains in
mechanically-dug trench probes. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel National Road
Company, was directed by Y. Alexandre (field photography), with the
assistance of R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Ḥorbat Mishkena – Es-Sira (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2011, a trial excavation was conducted on the western
and eastern margins of the main Golani Junction-Road 65 (Permit No. A-6169;
map ref. 238405/742895), to expose any extant remains of the ancient Roman
road from Ptolemais-'Akko to Tiberias that was cut by the modern road at
this juncture. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre (field photography), with the
assistance of I. Basharaat (area supervision), I. Hasan (administration), R.
Mishayev, M. Kahan and R. Liran (surveying and drafting) and A. Shapiro
(GPS).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (E)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat
Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-6228; map ref. 198734-43/623726-37), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by D. Storchan, with the assistance of N. Malka (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and R. Greenwald (inspection).
Yeroḥam, Mishor Yeroḥam, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a survey was conducted in the area between the
quarries south of Dimona and the northern industrial region of Yeroham
(License No. S-267/2011; map ref. 19450-20300/54400-55200), prior to the
construction of the Dimona-Yeroham railroad line. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the National
Roads Company, was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of E. Aladjem
and Y. Radashkovsky (survey) and S. Gal (GPS). Additional help was rendered
by the IAA district archaeologist, F. Sonntag, and D. Nachlieli, who
provided information about the sites in Mishor Yeroham.
Horevot Sokho, Ela Valley Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During May 2010, a survey was conducted in the Ela Valley region
(License No. S-169/2010; map ref. 190-199/620-31), prior to the installation
of a pipeline for treated waste water. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by P. Betzer, D. Storchan and R.
Greenwald, with the assistance of D. Levy (GPS).
Jerusalem, Umm Ṭuba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in two
caves at Umm Tuba in East Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6276; map ref.
22157/62647), whose openings were discovered during the construction of a
retaining wall. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by A. Eirikh-Rose and E.D. Kagan (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y. Shmidov and N. Zak (plans) and I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Bet Shemesh (West), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Betzer Pablo
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2011, a survey was conducted west of Bet Shemesh,
between Moshav Yish'i and the western industrial region of Bet Shemesh
(License No. S-240/2011; map ref. 6270-80/1950-75), prior to enlarging the
industrial region. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Tik Projects Company, was
performed by P. Betzer, D. Storchan, Z. Turjeman and E. Eisenberg, with the
assistance of D. Levy (GPS).
Kefar Truman
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birman Galit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During July 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted on Road 453 near
Kefar Truman (Permit No. A-3463; map ref. 19310-50/65465-80), prior to
installing infrastructures. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cellcom Company, was
directed by G. Birman, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), H. Cinamon (GPS), Y. Elisha
(preliminary inspections), D. Sklar (physical anthropology), M. Ben-Gal
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery and small finds drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), and E. Yannai, M. Peilstöcker and R.
Kletter.
Jerusalem, Ha-Deqel Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at 6 Ha-Deqel
Street in the Bet Ya'aqov neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7113; map
ref. 2200/6325; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, conducted on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Kisilevitz,
with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), N. Zak and D. Porotzki (plans) and D. Levy (GIS).
Naḥam, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, a survey prior to development was conducted in Moshav
Naham ('Artuf; Permit No. A-4843; map ref. 200394-460/630730-1000), prior to
expansion. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Mekorot Shalita Company, Ltd., was
performed by A. Nagorsky, M. Birkenfeld and D. En-Mor, with the assistance
of L. Barda and D. Levy (GPS).
Khirbat el-Ballana, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, an archaeological survey was conducted along the
Parod-Zahar route of the waste water treatment pipeline (License No.
S-140/2009; map ref. 24650-5030/75700-845), prior to the installation of a
new pipeline. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Peleg Ha-Galil Company, was directed by G.
Cinamon (field photography), with the assistance of H. Bron (survey) and A.
Shapiro (GPS).
Naḥal David, Cave of the Pool
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Haim
Published: December 2024

During October 2003 an excavation was carried out in the Cave of the
Pool at Nahal David (License No. G-50/03; map ref. NIG 2350/5975; OIG
1850/0975). The excavation, on behalf of the Zinman Institute of
Archaeology, University of Haifa, was directed by H. Cohen, with the
assistance of A. Shadman, I. Arlichman and R. Porat (area supervison), R.
Reich (scientific advise), A. Ronen and B. Safrai (general advise), I.
Shavtiel (climbing adviser); R. Brezer (registration), A. Ophir
(photography), M. Ralbag (surveying and drafting); J. Gothlib (coin
cleaning), U. Grinberg (flints), G. Bar-Oz (animal bones) and D. Kadosh
(pollen finds). The excavation was made possible due to generous funding
provided by S. Bishop and the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology, USA, with
special thanks to the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation of New York,
USA, and the cooperation of Jennie Monro from O.D.P., England and Z. Tsuk of
the Nature and Parks National Authority and D. Greenbaum of the 'En Gedi
national park.
Tel Ẓor‘a, Forest Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During July 2003, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Zor'a Forest (Permit No. A-3863; map ref. 1980-90/6310-20), prior to
preparing the area for a walking path. The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Gilead-Znobar
Project Management Company, was directed by A. Nagorsky and H. Stark, with
the assistance of A. Segal (landscape architecture) and L. Barda (GPS).
Horbat Qarqar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter
Published: December 2024

During December 2005-February 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted
east of Moshav No'am (Permit No. A-4635; map ref. 18150/60850), in the wake
of clearing the route of the Cross Israel Highway. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Cross Israel Highway Ltd., was directed by P. Fabian, with the
assistance of K. Golan (area supervision), H. Lavi (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), A. Gutman (pottery
restoration), A. Fogel (studio photography), P. Kaminski (pottery and finds
drawing) and volunteers.
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ussishkin
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6159; map ref. 187380-416/649610-39), in the
wake of probe trenches and prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H. Torge, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying
and drafting), V. Eshed (probe trenches), T. Kanias (preparing the area for
excavation), and A. Peretz (field photography).
Khirbat Qeiyafa 2010–2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garfinkel Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hasel Michael
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010 and June-July 2011, the fourth and fifth
excavation seasons were conducted at Khirbat Qeiyafa (License Nos.
G-27/2010, G-38/2011; map ref. 19603/62267). The excavations, undertaken on
behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and underwritten by J.B.
Silver, the Beracha Foundation and the Berman Center for Biblical
Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, as well as the Institute of Archaeology of the Southern Adventist
University, B. and D. Keppler Endowment, ASI International, E. and S. McKee,
D. and E. Latour, E. and A. Zinke, D. and C. Zinke and several anonymous
donors. The excavations were directed by Y. Garfinkel of the Hebrew
University Institute of Archaeology, S. Ganor of the Israel Antiquities
Authority (IAA) and M. Hasel of the Southern Adventist University.
Assistance on behalf of the HebrewUniversity and the IAA was provided by A.
Wiegmann, P. Zilberg, P. Kovacs, K. Streit, A. Ovadia, E. Fichter, M.
Freikman, H.-G. Kang, K. Keimer, I. Kreimerman, S.-Y. Jang and A. Thompson
(area supervision), S. Klein, T. Sopher and H. Salovitz (camp managers), J.
Rosenberg and A. Pechuro (surveying), D. Adams and M. Freikman (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), A. Ganor (pottery restoration),
O. Cohen and M. Lavi (conservation) and Y. Farhi (numismatics).
Participating in the excavation was Staff and students from the University
of Oakland, Virginia Commonwealth University and CharlesUniversity in
Prague. Assistance on behalf of the Southern Adventist University was
provided by M. Klingbeil (excavation coordination), A. Beagle, H. Holloway,
J. Willis, T. Wichman, D. Leatherman, J. Morales, J. McGraw, K. Mathews, L.
Simonds, K. Phillips, C. Perez Garcia and H. Fredheim (area supervision), G.
Hasel, A. Alvarez, J. Junn and A. Turner (graphics), D. Perez, S. Anderson,
M. Dant, R. Dell'mour, T. Olson and D. Scott (surveying) and M. Morales
(photography). For preliminary reports of the previous excavation seasons
(2007-2009) see IEJ 58: 243-248; IEJ 59:214-220.
Nahal Duda’im, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a survey was conducted in the region of Giv'ot Goral,
between Lehavim and Be'er Sheva' (License No. S-103/2009; map ref.
1804-30/5819-51), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National
Fund, was performed by N.S. Paran and A. Krokhmalnik, with the assistance of
S. Gal (GPS).
Montfort Castle – 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boas Adrian
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2011, excavations were conducted at Montfort
Castle, the principal castle of the Teutonic order located in the western
Galilee (License No. G-72/2011; map ref. 22170/77240). This first season of
excavations by the Monfort Castle Project (MCP) was carried out on behalf of
the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa and the
Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East (SSCLE). The
excavation was directed by A.J. Boas (field photography), with the
assistance of S. Khamissy (surveying and drafting), R. Khamissy and R. Lewis
(assistance and field photography) and a small team of students and
volunteers. This is the first large-scale archaeological excavation at the
Montfort Castle since the 1926 expedition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York.
Timna‘, Site 2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Erickson-Gini Tali
Published: December 2024

During November and December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted
at Timna' Site 2 in the Timna' National Park (Permit No. A-4611; map ref.
194717/410780), prior to development of infrastructures for tourism. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by T. Erickson-Gini,
with the assistance of A. Cohen-Klonymous (field supervision and stone
artifacts), Y. Yekutieli (archaeological consultation), S. Itkis (magnetic
survey), SkyView company (aerial photography), S. Shalev and S. Shilstein
(XRF study of slag and lining of furnaces), E. Boaretto (radiometric
analyses), G. Bar-Oz (faunal remains), M. Martin and J.M. Tebes
(petrographic analysis), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio
photography). Further assistance in the field was provided by M. Levi,
director of the Timna' National Park and A. Alon, JNF district director.
Yehud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

During April 1998 a salvage excavation was conducted in Yehud (A-2846*;
map ref. NIG 18972/65965; OIG 13972/15965) after ancient remains were
damaged during development work. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Yannai, with the assistance of E.
van den Brink, M. Ben-Gal (pottery restoration) and M. Rappaport (drawing).
Tel Ashdod
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2003 a trial excavation was conducted along the
scheduled route of the Ashdod-Ashqelon railway track, c. 120 m from the
northern fringes of Tel Ashdod (Permit No. A-3966; map ref. NIG 1675/6302;
OIG 1175/1302). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by D. Varga, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Krokhmelnik (area supervision),
A. Hajian (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Jerusalem, Hanevi’im Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

During July 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at 57 Hanevi'im
Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5970; map ref. 220736/632422), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Shikun Ovdim Company, was directed by A.
Nagar, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), S. Ammami (field photography), N. Zak (plans), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), and
D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘Ami‘ad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted adjacent to
Highway 85, near the entrance to Camp 'Ami'ad (Permit No. A-6254; map ref.
249477/757212), following the discovery of wall remains in a survey (License
No. S-95/2009, Site 14b). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the National Roads Company, Ltd.,
was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from the Hula Valley.
Shoham
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, an excavation was conducted in Shoham (Permit No.
A-6236; map ref. 19526-40/65736-48; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a
new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shoham Local Council, was
directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H.
Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography) and A. Shadman of the IAA
Central Region.
Yoqne‘am ‘Illit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During July 2007, a survey was conducted in Yoqne'am 'Illit, southeast
of Eliyakim Interchange (Permit No. A-5192; map ref. 20714-814/72662-748),
prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance
of A. Shapiro (GPS).
Tel Aviv, Hadar Yosef
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

A fieldstone-built wall (W1; width 1.5 m) preserved three courses high
bisected the two squares. A beaten floor (thickness 0.15 m) that consisted
of potsherds and gray material and seems to be a mix of soil and ash abutted
the wall. The floor sealed part of a large refuse pit (L103), which was only
partially excavated because a modern building covered it. The refuse pit
contained a large quantity of potsherds, dating from the middle of the
Byzantine period (fourth–fifth centuries CE)ץ
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During June-August 2011. a salvage excavation was conducted west of the
Beit Hanina quarter in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6225; map ref.
220986-1017/637439-68), prior to paving Highway 20. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Moriya Company, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of N.
Nehama (administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian, B. Antin and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Sky View Company
(aerial photography) and I. Berin (plans).
Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted and sections
were documented at Jatt (Permit No. A-6321; map ref. 204401-83/700344-88),
after ancient remains were damaged while preparing the area for
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by M. 'Iro, was directed by A. Massarwa
(surveying and photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), P. Gendelman (ceramic finds), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing) and M. Massarwa and K. Sa'id.
Tell es-Saf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garfinkel Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rowan Yorke
Published: December 2024

During July 2004 a survey of the site and the surrounding area and a
trial excavation were conducted at Tell es-Saf (License Nos. G-51/04,
G-52/04; map ref. NIG 2515–26/7013–22; OIG 2015–26/2013–22). The survey and
excavation, on behalf of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, was directed by
Y. Garfinkel and Y. Rowan, with the assistance of M. Freikman, A. Shtil, A.
Jacoby (technical assistance) and students from the Institute of Archaeology
of the Hebrew University.
Kissufim, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, a survey was conducted south of Qibbuz Kissufim
(License No. S-257/2011; map ref. 1430/5868), prior to the resumption of
planting trees in the region. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was
performed by G. Seriy (field photography) and S. Gal (GPS).
Jerusalem, Yehuda Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lavi Ron
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, an excavation was conducted within the precincts
of Ephrata School at 29 Yehuda Street in the Geulim (Baq'a) neighborhood of
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6033; map ref. 220831/629383), following the
discovery of a cistern prior to the construction of a gymnasium. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
R. Lavi, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying) and A. Peretz (field photography).
Netanya, Underwater Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sharvit Jacob
Published: December 2024

During October 2006, an underwater survey was conducted west of Netanya
(Permit No. A-4690; central map ref. 18560/69235), after ancient iron
anchors were discovered in the sea. The survey, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was performed by J. Sharvit (underwater photography),
with the assistance of D. Planer, and S. Ben-Yehuda (GIS and drawing of
artifacts) and M. Eliyahu (metallurgy). Additional assistance was rendered
by A. Shmueli, T. Sadeh, A. Ben Shlush, A. Gan and A. Naor (lifeguards on
the Netanya beach).
Beisamoun (Mallaha) – 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bocquentin Fanny
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, the fifth season of excavations was conducted at the
Neolithic site of Beisamoun (License No. G-15/2011; map ref.
254035-88/776828-7155). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, was directed
by H. Khalaily and F. Bocquentin, with the assistance of N. Samulien (field
supervision; Paris I), L. Davin (photography; Université
d'Aix-en-Provence), G. Le Dosseur (bone tools), and L.K. Horwitz (fauna).
Thanks to Y. Ya'aqobi for the logistics and administration.
Jerusalem, Ḥorbat Berekhot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During September 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Berekhot (Permit No. A-4890; map ref. 22350/62690), prior to paving a road
to the Nof Ziyyon neighborhood in Jerusalem. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Digal
Investment and Holdings Company Ltd., was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky, T.
Kornfeld and E. Belashov (surveying and drafting) and T. Sagiv (field
photography).
Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kagan Evgeni D.
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Sheikh
Jarrah quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5543, map ref. 221830/633470; Fig.
1) prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E.D. Kagan (surveying, photography),
with the assistance of I. Berin (preparing plans for publication).
Petah Tiqwa (Mulabbis)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted next to the Em
Ha-Moshavot quarter in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-6153; map ref.
188813-940/667318-393), prior to construction (Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
Africa Israel and Dankner Investments, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and P. Gendelman (pottery
reading).
Jerusalem, ‘Ir Gannim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Gan Dina in 'Ir
Gannim (Permit No. A-6167; map ref. 216311-28/629351-62), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by D.
Storchan (photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration),
and A. Hajian (surveying).
Jerusalem, Highway 1, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, a survey was conducted in Jerusalem, along the route
of Highway 1 (License No. S-247/2011; map ref. 21765-850/63320-450), in an
area where it will be widened. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Ehud Tayar Management and
Engineering Ltd., was directed by L. Barda, with the assistance of D.
Storchan.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (D)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along a proposed
sewage pipeline in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-5990; map ref.
198506-19/623964-9), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry
of Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Storchan, with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), and Y. Billig (archeological
inspection).
Jerusalem, Khirbat el-Burj
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, German Natalia
Published: December 2024

During August 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Zerhi Street
in the Ramot Alon neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6278; map ref.
21777-9/63649-51), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Neta
Lipschitz Company, Ltd., was directed by N. German (photography), with the
assistance of N. Nehama (administration) and M. Kunin (surveying).
Horbat Qana, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During April 2011, a survey was conducted south of Horbat Qana in the
northern Bet Netofa Valley (License No. S-254/2011; map ref.
22850-88/74699-740; Fig. 1), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of R. Abu Raya
(survey and field photography) and A. Shapiro (survey and GPS).
Jerusalem, Talpiyot, St. Claire’s Convent
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During July 2007 and February 2008, two seasons of excavations were
conducted in the compound of St. Claire's Convent on Derekh Hevron in
Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5186, A-5368; map ref. 221436-42/629902-14), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the monastery, was directed by G.
Solimany, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and Y. Ohayon
(administration), V. Essman, M. Kipnis and A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), and E. Boaretto (14C analysis).
Ramla, Danny Mass Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2003, a trial and salvage excavation was conducted at
the corner of Herzl and Danny Mass Streets in Ramla (Permit No. A-3897; map
ref. 18794-8/64836-40). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the I.G.N. Property Company, was
directed by O. Shmueli and P. Gendelman, with the assistance of Y. Elisha,
B.A. Artzi (central district), E. Bachar and Y. Dangor (administration), A.
Hajian, N. Zak and S. Itkis (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), P.
Fogel (metal detection), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Katsnelson (glass
artifacts), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), O. Raviv (stone
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), N.
Amitai-Preiss (inscription and seal impression), M. Avissar (assistance in
writing the potery report) and Project 500 laborers of the Israel
Antiquities Authority.
Newe Shalom (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During April 2006 and October 2007, a community-educational excavation
was conducted on the hill next to the settlement of Newe Shalom (Permit Nos.
A-4788, A-5033, A-5404; map ref. 19842-61/63602-21; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Jewish-Arab school "Wahat al-Salam-Newe Shalom" and Keren Karev, was
directed by G. Solimany, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), H. Dayan (Jewish National Fund),
D. 'En Mor (antiquities inspection), D. Ilan (Hebrew Union college), H.
Neugeborn, N. Aga-Sa'id, R. Qashqush and K. Masarwa (Jerusalem district
archaeological education center) and B. Mark (Newe Shalom). Pupils of the
Jewish-Arab school "Wahat al-Salam-Newe Shalom" participated in the
excavation.
Ramla, Ibn Sina School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Ibn Sina Elementary School on Zekharya Street in Ramla
(Permit No. A-6171; map ref. 187423/647771), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was directed by R. Toueg, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), B. Antin (drafting), H. Torge
and Y. Arnon (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N.
Katsnelson (glass), O. Shor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (drawing of
finds) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Ramla, the Railroad Track
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted along the Lod-Na'an
railroad line and near the Ma'asiyahu (Ta'avura) junction in Ramla (Permit
No. A-6195; map ref. 188089-163/648899-980; Fig. 1), prior to expanding the
railroad tracks. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Railways, was directed
by H. Torge, with the assistance of I. Kornfeld (preliminary probes and
preparation of the area), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), V.
Essman and I. Shmidov (surveying and drafting) and A. Peretz (field
photography).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat
Bet Shemesh C (Permit No. A-6318; map ref. 623167-94/198328-53), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz
(field photography) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Qiryat Ha-Yovel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Qiryat
Ha-Yovel neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6203; map ref.
2159-60/6297-9), after ancient remains were documented in a survey carried
out prior to development (HA-ESI 123). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Wachsman-Govrin
Company, was directed by R. Be'eri (field photography), with the assistance
of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and S. Itkis, Y. Shmidov and B.
Antin (plans).
‘En Lavan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tanami David
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in 'En
Lavan (Permit No. A-6817; map ref. 215322-60/628371-416) as part of the
development of Jerusalem Park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem Development
Authority, was directed by D. Tanami, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), S. Al-Amlah (metal detection), A. Peretz (field
photography), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), D.
Ben-Ami (scientific guidance), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Y.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), B.
Dolinka (ceramics), Y. Barshak (computing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and R.
Cohen-Amin (processing of finds).
Ha-Gosherim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

In December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kibbutz
Ha-Gosherim (Permit No. A-6668; map ref. 258418-638/792011-167), prior to
the construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Kibbutz Ha-Gosherim, was
directed by H. Bron (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), H. Khalaily (flint analysis) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Nahariyya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 9 Remez
Street in Nahariyya (Permit No. A-6299; map ref. 208883-946/767806-39). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the S. Hazima Company, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the
assistance of F. Abu Zidan (preliminary inspection), R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), D. Syon (metal detection),
E. Belashov (plans), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), H. Rosenstein
(metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Horbat ‘Ammudim (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cinamon Gilad
Published: December 2024

In October 2012, a trial excavation was conducted west of Horbat
'Ammudim (Permit No. A-6630; map ref. 238145-313/746314-96), prior to the
widening of Highway 65. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel National Roads Company, was
directed by G. Cinamon and L. Porat (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), W. Atrash (scientific consultation), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Bu'eine-Nujeidat, Tur'an, Kafr Kanna and
Tiberias.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nuessiba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6955; map ref. 221304-29/637127-58),
prior to the development of a private plot. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by 'Abd el-'Azim
Wazuz, was directed by D. Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), D. Sandhaus-Re'em (pottery),
I. Lidski-Reznikov (drawing), N. Katsnelson (metal), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass),
G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and B. Touri.
Ḥorbat Bustan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talmi Limor ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

In November 2011, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Bustan (Permit
No. A-6320; map ref. 200928-1005/733592-610), prior to the installation of a
delivery line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Hof Karmel Water Treatment
Company, was directed by L. Talmi, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E.
Bachar (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), A.
Al-Salam (preliminary inspections), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), P. Gendelman (pottery consultation), N.
Zak (drafting), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson
(glass; see Appendix), R. Vinitsky (treatment of metal and bone), C. Amit
(studio photography), K. Sa'id (district archaeologist) and laborers from
Shefar'am and Nazareth.
Or Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Volynsky Felix
Published: December 2024

In December 2010 - January 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in
the Newe Rabin quarter of Or Yehuda (Permit No. A-6070; map ref.
187833/659110; Fig. 1), prior to infrastructure construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Yahel Engineers, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the
assistance of Y. Arbel (area supervision), E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), O. Ashkenazi (field recording), M. Kunin and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. de Vincenz and E. Yannai (pottery), A.
Yaroshevich (flint tools), E. van den Brink (basalt vessels), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), M. Smilansky (flint drawing), A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Amit and A. Gorzalczany (studio photography), E. Kamaisky
and A. Fadida (ceramic restoration), O. Raviv (stone restoration), M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology) and A. Glick (historic firearms).
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2013, a trial excavation was conducted near a tributary of
Nahal Yarmut and adjacent to Highway 38, north of the Beit Jamal junction
(Permit No. A-6760; map ref. 196921/626876). The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Department of
Public Works, was directed by S. Mizrahi, with the assistance of N. Nahama
and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and
drawing), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Levy (GPS), R. Greenwald and S.
Gendler (antiquities inspection), D. Sandhaus-Re'em and B. Dolinka
(ceramics), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing) and E. Belashov (plans). Thanks to B. Arubas and Y. Billig for
their informative comments during the excavation and especially to R. Peretz
whose advice contributed greatly to the final publication.
Har Harif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at three small sites
(3-5) on Har Harif, along the route of the border fence between Israel and
Egypt (Permit No. A-6448; map ref. 157150-230/489768-929; Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by D. Yegorov and J.
Vardi, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), E. Aladjem and
A. Filin (area supervision), M. Kunin (surveying), N. Zak (plans) and S. Gal
(GIS).
Jerusalem, the Old City, Church of Our Lady of the Spasm
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Neria
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a small salvage excavation was conducted alongside the
Armenian-Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, in the Old City of
Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7077; map ref. 222118/631928), following the
exposure of a wall while renovating the hostel there. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Armenian-Catholic Church, was directed by N. Sapir, with the assistance of
N. Nahama (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), D. Porotzky (plans), V. Naykhin (field photography), D. Tanami
(metal detection), R. Kool (numismatics), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical
laboratory) and T. Winter (glass).
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Matskevich Zinovi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shalev Omer
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh C1, south of Nahal Yarmut (Permit No. A-7029; map ref.
198639-908/623193-482; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a retaining
wall in an open public area. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction
and Housing, was directed by O. Shalev, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), D. Ben-Ami, P. Betzer and Y. Paz (consultation), M. Kahan,
M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), S. Itkis (plans), G. Adrian (pottery restoration), I.
Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), Z. Matskevich (lithics) and L. Zeiger
(flint drawings).