bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Akko, Ha-‘Amal Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
corner of Ha-'Amal and Gedud 22 Streets in 'Akko (Permit No. A-4043; map
ref. 20764-5/75880-1; Tepper 2019), prior to construction. The excavation,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Is-Had
company, was directed by Y. Tepper (field photography and drawing), with the
assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), H. Smithline (finds photography),
D. Syon (numismatics), N. Raban-Gerstel and G. Bar-Oz (archaeozoology), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Lester (glass weight), P. Mitchell (parasitology),
R. Daniel (lead amulet), H. Misgav (epigraphy), F. Snyder (stone slabs and
opus sectile), M. Fischer and P. Gendelman (architectural decoration), A.
Lotorolo and students of the Conservation of Material Culture Heritage
program at the University of Haifa (fresco), H. Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing),
Y. Shachar, E.J. Stern, D. Avshalom-Gorni and N. Getzov (scientific
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Jerusalem, the Old City, Damascus Gate Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted within at 20 Damascus
Gate Street in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-6799; map ref. 22193-4/63206-7), prior to renovations. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Wadi'a el-Hilwani,
was directed by Z. 'Adawi. D.T. Ariel wrote the numismatic report, and B.J.
Dolinka studied the pottery from the mamluk and Ottoman periods. The
excavation uncovered a Roman-period pavement, possibly part of the Damascus
Gate plaza, and a few building remains from later periods. For the full
report, see links below.
Tel Gishron
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Silberklang Hillel
Published: December 2024

In December 2018, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Gishron west
of Moshav Menuha (Permit No. A-8384; map ref. 178236-49/618600-228; Fig. 1),
after antiquities in trial trenches dug prior to the installation of a gas
pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Israel Natural Gas Line Company, Ltd., was
directed by H. Silberklang, with the assistance of Y. Alamor
(administration), Y. Vassal (preliminary inspections), E. Aladjem (surveying
and drafting), S. Itkis (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), M.
Oron (flint), T. Sadiel (archaeozoology) and Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific
consultation and pottery), as well as V. Lifshits and S. Ganor.
Tel ‘Agol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a salvage excavation was carried out on Tel 'Agol in
the Na'ura Military Base (Permit No. A-7141; map ref. 235050-200/726300-50;
Fig. 1), following damage to antiquities whilst installing electric poles.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by N. Feig, with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration),
M. Kunin, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y. Bibas
(photography), Griffin Company (aerial photography), A. Shapiro (GPS), H.
Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing) and workers from Kafr Manda. Lt. Col. A. Korin,
the army base commander, provided much assistance.
Abu Ghosh (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shliker Hai
Published: December 2024

In December 2019, a trial excavation was carried out to the north of Abu
Ghosh, and just south of Road No. 425 (Permit No. A-8632; map ref.
210924-8/635123-4; Fig. 1), following the discovery of a wall in probe
trenches. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Mekorot Company, was directed by C. Shliker,
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), O. Rose (plans), S.
Halevi (surveying, aerial photography and photogrammetry) and Y. Zelinger
(consultation and scientific guidance).
Naṭur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Efron Alexander
Published: December 2024

In March and June 2020, two salvage excavation were conducted at Moshav
Natur in the center of the Golan Heights (Permit Nos. A-8703, A-8764; map
refs. 270345/751445, 270316-54/751313-467, respectively; Fig. 1), prior to
the settlement's expansion. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Golan Regional Council, were
conducted by A. Efron (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi
(administration), M. Peleg (aerial photography, photogrammetry), A. Berger,
R. Be'eri and O. Zingboym (guidance in the field), A. Shapiro (GPS and map),
Y. Paz (pottery) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing and plans).
Jerusalem, Beit Ḥanina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Rotem
Published: December 2024

In July 2019, an excavation was conducted in the Al-Ashqariya quarter
in the Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8557; map ref.
221214-62/636533-77; Fig. 1), prior to construction work. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Abu
Layl Nasser, was conducted by R. Cohen, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Yarovsky (archaeological supervision and preparation of
excavation), S. Halevi (photography and photogrammetry), O. Rose and B.A.
Litvak (plans), B. Touri from the IAA Jerusalem District, and field workers.
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Bet Shemesh, Har Ṭuv Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hemed Maayan
Published: December 2024

In June 2020, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Har Tuv B
Industrial Zone at Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-8766; map ref. 19899-910/63045;
Fig. 1), after antiquities were discovered in trial trenches made prior to
construction work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and funded by Michael Asha, was directed by M. Hemed
(field photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), S.
Halevi (field photography and photogrammetry), A. Rose (drafting), J. Roskin
(geology), S. Gendler (metal detection), Y. Weingarten and D. Ben Ayoun
(antiquities inspection) and T. Kanias, A. Shadman and Y. Zelinger
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Khirbat ‘Auda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

In July 2015, an excavation was conducted at Khirbat 'Auda, northwest of
Moshav Massu'ot Yizhaq (Permit No. A-7476; map ref. 169188-237/624571-631;
Fig. 1), prior to construction of the Zemorot solar park. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by EDF Renewables, was
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of Y. Alamor
(administration), Y. Huster (area supervision), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (photography), I.E. Delerson (plans), C. Hersch
(drawing of finds), A. Ganor (glass restoration), T. Winter (glass), R. Kool
(numismatics), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), S. Ganor and E. Aladjem of
the IAA southern district and N. Zehavi, who volunteered in the excavation
and provided valuable assistance. Special thanks go to the developers from
EDF Renewables for their fruitful cooperation.
Tel Qiryat Ye‘arim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldenberg Gidon
Published: December 2024

In December 2018, a burial cave at the foot of Tel Qiryat Ye‘arim was
excavated (Permit No. A-8490; map ref. 20959/63495), following suspicion
that antiquities were robbed during development work on a private plot in
Abu Ghosh. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was conducted by G. Goldenberg (field photography), with the
assistance of A. Ganor, H. Hamer, E. Haddad and E. Klein (excavation and
drawing), A. Eirikh-Rose, A. Melman and E. Marco (photogrammetry), V. Eshed
(physical anthropology), and T. Kanias and A. Shadman (Judea District
Archaeologists).
‘En Lavan (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Or Keren
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in August 2002 at ‘En Lavan (East;
Khirbat al-Wiyasat), along the railway track in Nahal Repha’im, Jerusalem,
prior to upgrading it (Permit No. A-3720*; map ref. NIG 21545–8/62810–7; OIG
16545–8/12810–7). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by A. Onn and S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of K.
Ben-Or and R. Abu-Khalaf (administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Tel Aviv, Ha-Qirya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Braun Eliot ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

From June to August 2002 rescue excavations were conducted on
Ha-Qirya-Kaplan junction in Tel Aviv (Permit No. A-3646; map ref. NIG
17983/66410; OIG 12983/16410). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by E. Braun and E.C.M. van den Brink, with the
assistance of D. Golan, I. Milevski, F. Vitto, R. Bankirer, R. Amin-Cohen
and S. Wolff, (area supervision), S. Ya‘aqov-Jam and Y. Dangor
(administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv
(field photography), Y. Bukengolts and R. Gat (pottery restoration), Y.
Nagar (physical anthropology), G. Birman (GPS) and S. Shalev (metal finds).
Ashqelon, Ha-Ṭayyasim St.
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir
Published: December 2024

From November 2002 to January 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted
within the Early Bronze Age site of Ashqelon Afridar (Permit No. A-3767; map
ref. NIG 158375/620640; OIG 108375/120640), prior to the construction of a
new housing complex. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by Peretz Negev Constructors Ltd, were directed by A. Golani,
with the assistance of S. Navon (administration), D. Porotzki (surveying),
I. Berin (drafting), O. Shorr (pottery conservation and restoration), C.
Hersch (artifact drawing) and Y. Huster, P. Nahshoni and D. Nahlieli of the
IAA southern archaeological district.
Jerusalem, ‘En Kerem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During February, April and July 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted
on ‘En Kerem Street, near the corner of Ha-Ma‘ayan Street, c. 200 m
northeast of the spring in the ‘En Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-3365*; map ref. NIG 215467–96/630414–23; OIG 165467–96/130414–23; Fig.
1), prior to the construction of a parking lot. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Government Tourism
Corporation, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit (field and numismatic photography), N. Ze’evi
(pottery drawing), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Khirbat el-‘Asfura (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During February 2003 a trial excavation was conducted in a field close
to Qibbuz Hafez Hayim (Permit No. A-3829; map ref. NIG 182390/635103; OIG
132390/135103) prior to the construction of a large water purification
reservoir. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf and S.
Navon (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography) and E. Barzilay (geomorphology). M. Adjubi, E. Aiyis and H.
Khalaily were also of assistance.
Tel Yavne
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

During September–November 2000 and April 2001 trial and salvage
excavations were conducted along the northern fringes of Tel Yavne (A-3286,
A-3396; map ref. NIG 1761/6418; OIG 1261/1418), prior to the construction of
a residential neighborhood. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, were directed by R. Kletter, with the assistance of L. Zak, D.
Barkan, A. Gorzalczany, A. Bushnino, H. Eliaz and M. Ajami (area
supervision), Y. Rahamim and E. Lavi (administration), T. Sagiv
(photography), H. Tsion-Cinamon (GPS system), A. Hajian V. Essman and V.
Pirsky (surveying) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology). Special thanks are
due to Y. Levy, E. Ayash and the Israel Police (Yavne and Rehovot stations)
for their assistance.
Khirbat ‘Alya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During February 2002 an excavation was conducted at Kh. 'Alya (Permit
No. A-3580*; map ref. NIG 22510/76920; OIG 17510/26920; 'Atiqot 28:1-31; ESI
19:5*-6*) to document the antiquities along the Tarshiha-Me'ona road,
damaged by the digging of a drainage channel. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council,
was directed by Y. Lerer, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration).
Khirbat Ḥamdan, Survey of Kokhav Ya’ir–Ḥoreshim Region
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia
Published: December 2024

A development survey was conducted by M. Haiman and L. Barda, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, prior to the planting of trees by the Jewish
National Fund (License No. G-108/2001*; map ref. NIG 19860-983/67180-8230;
OIG 14860-983/17180-8230).
Tel Aviv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avissar Rona
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in Tel Aviv,
next to the intersection of Kaplan Street and Derekh Petah Tiqwa (License
No. B-264/02; map ref. NIG 18027–9/66442–5; OIG 13027–9/16442–5), after the
exposure of tombs by the Antiquities Authority. The excavation, on behalf of
Bar-Ilan University, was directed by R. Avissar, assisted by Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology).
Khirbat Umm el-‘Umdan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Onn Alexander
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted along the route
of a road slated for construction east of Kh. Umm el-'Umdan (Permit No.
A-3752; map ref. NIG 2000/6434; OIG 1500/1434; Fig. 1). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Onn and S.
Wexler-Bdolah, with the assistance of Y. Elisha (pre-excavation survey), A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Kloner (scientific advice), C. Sari, O.
Shmueli, Y. Elisha, G. Hillel and E. Yannai.
Ras el-Biyad, Survey of the Upper ḥula Valley Fringe
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Braun Eliot
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a survey was conducted in an area scheduled for
development as a new campus for Tel Hay College (Permit No. A-3786*; map
ref. NIG 2542-7/7926-32; OIG 2042-7/2926-32). The survey, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Braun, assisted by N. Getzov (GPS
fieldwork) and L. Barda (GPS map).
Tel Rekhesh – 2010
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hasegawa Shuichi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsukimoto Akio ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kuwabara Hisao
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, the sixth season of excavation was conducted at Tel
Rekhesh (License No. G-23/2010; map ref. 243776/728600; HA-ESI 123). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Japanese Expedition for the
Archaeology of the Land of Israel and underwritten by Grant-in-Aid for
Scientific Research (A; Subject No. 19251006) and (B; Subject No. 20401036)
of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, was directed by A.
Tsukimoto (Rikkyo University), H. Kuwabara (Tenri University), and Y. Paz
(Ben-Gurion University, Be'er Sheva'). The expedition included M. Aviam, H.
Hino, S. Hasegawa, T. Onozuka, G. Breger, T. Yamano, S. Gelibter and N.
Ben-Ari (area supervision), N. Yamauchi, Y. Iburi, H. Hashimoto and Y.
Tatsumi (surveying and field drawing), H. Nakano (field photography) and Z.
Gal and H. Oz (administration). The expedition wishes to thank the
archaeological museum of 'En Dor, where the major finds from the excavation
are exhibited.
Tel Bet Yeraḥ, the Inverted Siphon Pipeline
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
date orchards north of Qevuzat Kinneret and south of Moshava Kinneret
(Permit No. A-6374; map ref. 253500/735775), in the wake of development work
for the modern pipeline carriers, diverting saline waters south of the Lake
of Galilee. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot water company, was directed by Y.
Alexandre (field photography), with the assistance of M. Zu'abi and B. Hanna
(archaeological inspection of tractor work), R. Mishayev and M. Kunin
(surveying), A. Shapiro (GPS, petrography), Y. Shmidov (drafting), H.
Tahan-Rosen (finds drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), C.
Amit (coin photography), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), and Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass). Consultations were carried out with S. Paz and T. De'adle of the
Tel Bet Yerah Archaeological Expedition of Tel Aviv University Institute of
Archaeology, T. Tsuk (field photography), chief archaeologist of the
National Parks Authority, Z. Ahipaz, water engineer of the National Water
Authority, M. Eisenberg of the Hippos-Sussita Expedition of Haifa
UniversityandM. Hartal and W. Atrash of the IAA. The author is extremely
grateful to all for their academic generosity.
Tel Dan (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted c. 100 m
north of Tel Dan (Permit No. A-4222; map ref. NIG 26125/79517; OIG
21125/29517), following the discovery of ancient remains in a channel dug
for the placement of an electric cable. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric Company, was directed by
M. Hartal, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman
and V. Pirsky (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), D. Syon (metal
detection), A. Shapiro (GPS) and laborers from the Ayelet Ha-Shahar
community center.
Ha-Gosherim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in December 2004 prior to the
installation of a drainage line along the northern fence of Qibbuz
Ha-Gosherim (Permit No. A-4302; map ref. NIG 25870/79210; OIG 20870/29210).
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by N.
Getzov, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying) and H. Smithline (photography).
Ṭirat Karmel (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted in Tirat Karmel
(Permit no. A-3442*; map ref. NIG 1979/7400; OIG 1479/2400), prior to paving
a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Almog Civil Engineering Company, was directed by O. Segal, with the
assistance of Y. Dangor (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), T. Kornfeld (drafting) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Kefar Sava (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Birman Galit
Published: December 2024

During May, October and November 2001 excavations were conducted in
eastern Kefar Sava and in en-Nabi Yamin, after ancient remains were
discovered during work carried out by the Electric and Mekorot Companies.
Five areas were excavated (Fig. 1): two in the Giv'at Eshkol neighborhood in
eastern Kefar Sava, on the fringes of ancient Kafr Saba (Area A: Permit No.
A-3425*; map ref. NIG 19455-6/67645; OIG 14455-6/17645; Area B: Permit No.
A-3503*; map ref. 19452-6/67632-3; OIG 14452-6/17632-3; see E. Ayalon,
'Atiqot 34:107-120), and three around en-Nabi Yamin (Tomb of Benjamin; HA
78-79:41), next to NeweYamin Junction, c. 600 m east of ancient Kafr Saba,
on the fringes of a site where a road station stood at the intersection of
the Via Maris and a lateral route, leading from Shechem to Kafr Saba and
onward to the port city of Appollonia (Area C: Permit No. A-3513*; map ref.
19508-15/67614-24; OIG 14508-15/17614-24; Areas D-E: Permit No. A-3513*; map
ref. 19449-70/67613-7; OIG 14449-70/17613-7). The excavations, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Electric (Areas A-D) and
Mekorot (Area E) Companies, were directed by G. Birman, with the assistance
of S. Ayyub (supervision Area D), R. Abu Khalaf, I. Rahamim and Y. Dangor
(administration), T. Sagiv (field and studio photography), A. Hajian, V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), M. Ben-Gal (pottery
restoration), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), E. Altmark, R. Vinitzki and L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery
drawing), H. Tsion-Cinamon (GPS), A. Lester and A. Berman (glass weight), N.
Ze'evi (drawing of weight), A. Cohen-Weinberger (petrography) and G.
Bijovski (numismatics). R. Kletter and E.J. Stern aided with the pottery
dating. Further assistance was extended by Y. Wisenberg (curator of the
Kefar Sava Archaeological Museum), E. Yannai, E. Ayalon and K. Sari.
Jerusalem, ‘Ein el-Lauza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz
Published: December 2024

During March 2002 a burial cave was documented in ‘Ein el-Lauza, in
Jerusalem (map ref. NIG 22555/63050; OIG 17555/13050), in the wake of its
exposure while widening a road. The documentation (without excavating), on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was conducted by B. Zissu, assisted by
H. Abu Ta‘a and G. Solimany.
Legio, Kefar ‘Otnay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tepper Yotam
Published: December 2024

During October–December 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
prison compound on the hill of the Megiddo police (Permit No. A-4411; map
ref. NIG 21795–801/71965–95; OIG 16795–801/21965–95). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was financed by the Israel Prison
Service, with the support of the officers and jailors of the Megiddo prison
and the participation of inmates from Megiddo and Zalmon prisons. The
excavation was directed by Y. Tepper, with the assistance of A. Najar and F.
Abu-Zedan (area supervision), E. Amos, Y. Finkelstein and M. Zoabi
(antiquities inspection), Y. Lavan (administration), N. Sanduka (hot
houses), H. Smithline and N. Davidov (photography), R. Kislev and J. Neguer
(conservation), R. Abu-Diab, R. Levental and M. Diab (mosaic conservation),
I. Sa‘ad, A. Fahima and G. Solomon (ongoing conservation), Y. Shaaltiel and
Y. Alef (planning and conservation), P. Pascal and D. Gahali (aerial
photography, Sky Balloon Company), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T.
Melchin (drawing and restoration), I. Berin, L. Belashov and N. Zak
(drafting), A. Markov (registration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), R.
Vinitsky and O. Raviv (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky (numismatics),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Sofer and Y. Carmel (plaster and frescos), L.
Porat (pottery restoration), E.J. Stern and D. Avshalom-Gorni (pottery
consultation), R. Talgam (mosaics), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), M.
Piccirillo, E. Alliata, I. Shatzman, J. Patrich, B. Isaac, Y. Tsafrir, U.
Dahari, G. Avni, N. Getzov and D. Syon (scientific consultation), G. Stiebel
(Roman military artifacts), Y. Shahar (historical sources) and L. Di Segni
(epigraphy).
Bet Shemesh, Survey of Highway 38
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During September-October 1998 a development survey was conducted along
Highway 38, between Sha'ar Ha-Gāy and 'Emeq Ha-Ela (License No.
G-136/1998*; map ref. NIG 1945-520/6215-355; OIG 1445-520/1215-355). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Public
Works department, was directed by G. Solimany and D. Weiss, assisted by L.
Barda (GPS).
Ḥorbat Bet Irza, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

A development survey was conducted in a 1 sq km area in the Gillo
neighborhood, on a spur and in a channel descending toward ‘Emeq Refa’im
(License No. G-104/1999*; map ref. NIG 21745–90/62675–85; OIG
16745–90/12675–85). Eighteen sites were surveyed, including six burial
caves, three watchman’s huts, three water cisterns, as well as agricultural
installations and a cave that contained an oil press. Horbat Bet Irza (map
ref. NIG 2176/6267; OIG 1676/1267), where a large central building from the
Middle Ages that is preserved to its full height, was also surveyed.
Bene Darom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During February 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Bene
Darom (Permit No. A-3594*; map ref. NIG 170868-1015/636248-329; OIG
120868-1015/136248-329), after ancient remains were discovered when building
a new neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by Moshav Bene Darom, was directed by D. Barkan, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), E.J. Stern
(pottery reading), A. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(pottery drawing) and G. Birman (GPS).
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

During June 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted on Rehov Ha-Tayyasim
21 in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-3659; map ref. NIG 15735–6000/6200–20; OIG
10735–1000/1200–20), prior to digging foundations. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed in part by the Lebar family, was
directed by Y. Baumgarten, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration),
V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), D. Varga and Y. Huster.
Magal (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation in Qibbuz Magal (Permit No. A-4143*; map ref. NIG
20450/69901; OIG 15450/19901) revealed a natural cave, c. 100 south of Tel
Magal, which had been excavated in the past by U. ‘Ad and E. Yannai (Permit
No. A-3244) who discovered remains, dating from the Neolithic period until
Early Bronze Age III. The cave was almost completely destroyed and only a
small section of its northern side survived and was excavated to bedrock
(length c. 1.5 m, width c. 2.5 m). Brown alluvium that apparently originated
from the tell and fragments of limestone from the collapse of the cave’s
ceiling were found. No evidence of ancient activity was discerned.
Bu‘eina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During December 2004 a trial excavation was conducted at Kafr Bu'eina,
situated on the northern slope of Har Tur'an in the Lower Galilee (Permit
No. A-4327*; map ref. NIG 23430/74586; OIG 18430/24586), prior to the
construction of a house and in the wake of probe trenches that revealed
ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by E. Amos (surveying, drafting, photography and drawing), under
the guidance of N. Getzov.
Rosh Ẓurim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feller Yaron
Published: December 2024

During July 1998 and January 1999 two salvage excavations were
conducted at Rosh Zurim, in Gush ‘Ezion (L-813, L-836; map ref. NIG
21150/61975; OIG 16150/11975), prior to enlarging the settlement. The
excavations, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and
Samaria, were directed by Y. Feller, assisted by P. Portnov (surveying and
drafting), S. Ammami (photography), Y. Bar-Rashi (drawing) and V. Eshed
(physical anthropology).
Ḥorbat Sher
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gadot Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Farhi Yoav
Published: December 2024

During April 2004 and August 2005 two excavation seasons were conducted
at Giv‘at Sher, on the fringes of the new city of Modi‘in (License Nos.
G-16/2004, G-14/2005; map ref. NIG 1991/6431; OIG 1491/1431). The
excavation, on behalf of the Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology of
the Hebrew Union College and in cooperation with the City of Modi‘in and the
Society for the Preservation of Nature, was directed by D. Ilan, Y. Gadot
and Y. Farhi, with the assistance of R. Shay (area supervision), T. Kimhi
(public reception), I. Taxel (ceramic finds), N. Cohen (pottery
restoration), L. Zefanya (processing of glass finds), S. Bachar
(registration), N. Ze’evi (find drawing), S. Ze’evi (photography), D.
Porotzky and D. Milson (surveying and drafting) and G. Pinkus (GPS survey).
Modi‘in, Development Survey of the Labor Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a development survey was conducted in the labor
zone of Modi'in (Permit No. A-3761*; map ref. NIG 19590-740/64290-435; OIG
14590-740/14290-435). The survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by the Israel Lands Administration, was performed by M. Haiman, O.
Shmueli and L. Barda, with the participation of T. Kanias and the assistance
of D. Amit (pottery reading) and H. Khalaily (identification of flint
tools).
Ḥorbat Kosit (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2002 trial and salvage excavations were
conducted along the route of the Cross-Israel Highway, in the western
outskirts of Baqa el-Gharbiya and east of Horbat Kosit (Permit No. A-3744;
map ref. NIG 202250/702907; OIG 152250/202907). The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
was directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of K. Sa'id, D. Barkan,
M. Tabber and L. Yihye (area supervision), 'A. a-Salam Sa'id and A. Shadman
(preliminary inspections), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Sagiv
(photography), V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), N. Katsnelson (glass),
Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and H. Abu Fana and A. Mas'ud
(mechanical equipment). Z. Horovich, E. 'Awawdy, E. Yannai, Z. 'Abbas and Y.
Mor (Gadish Company) provided additional assistance.
Gush Halav (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe
Published: December 2024

During April 2010, a trial excavation was conducted north of Tel Gush
Halav (Permit No. A-5885; map ref. 241604/770132), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Halul Shadi, was directed by M. Hartal (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying and drafting) and D. Syon (metal detection).
Kerem Maharal (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During September and November 2003 salvage excavations were conducted in
Lots 304 and 295 in Moshav Kerem Maharal (Permit No. A-3992*; map ref. Lot
304: NIG 199225/727525; OIG 149225/227525; Lot 295: NIG 1991–3/7267–74; OIG
1491–3/2267–74). The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
funded by Moshav Kerem Maharal (Lot 304) and the Goren Family (Lot 295),
were directed by K. Sa‘id, assisted by A. Hajian (surveying and drafting)
and H. Khalaily (prehistory).
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, a survey was performed in the Beit Hanina quarter
of Jerusalem (License No. S-131/2009; map ref. 22050-100/63700-50), prior to
paving the western continuation of Highway 20. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Moriah
Company, was conducted by Z. 'Adawi, B. Touri and L. Barda (GPS).
Qiryat Ata
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shadman Amit
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted on the lower western slope of the site
at Qiryat Ata. One square, revealing the remains of a poorly preserved wall,
was opened (Permit No. A-4424*; map ref. NIG 21016–18/74547–49, OIG
16016–18/24547–49). Several ashlar stones were discovered, not in situ; two
stones, set on natural soil, were probably the remains of the wall that was
oriented east–west. Several potsherds from the Mamluk period were discovered
near the wall, probably indicating the time of its construction.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August 2001 and June and August 2002 salvage excavations and
documentation were conducted in three quarries (1-3) in the Beit Hanina
neighborhood of Jerusalem, prior to construction. The excavations (Permit
No. A-3662*), on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by A.
Taiya (1; map ref. NIG 22110/63715; OIG 17110/13715); N. 'Iit (2; map ref.
NIG 22092/63769; OIG 17092/13769) and N. Abu Khalaf (3; map ref. NIG
22102/63724; OIG 17102/13724), were directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of A. Hajian, V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), B. Zissu
(photography), D. Weiss and L. Barda (GPS measurement), G. Solimany, T.
De'adle, B. Touri and H. Abu Ta'a.
Nahal Kelekh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Nahal Kelekh (Permit No. A-3604*; map ref. NIG 18633-45/59414-20; OIG
13633-45/09414-20), in the wake of a development survey. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense,
was directed by G. Seriy, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying and drafting) and H. Lavi (administration).
Tell Beit Mirsim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Gedy Miki ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Karni
Published: December 2024

During October-November 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted along
the planned route of the separation fence, between Sheqef and Shomriya, at
the foot of Tell Beit Mirsim (Permit No. A-4269; map ref. NIG
19142-319/5950-73; OIG 14142-319/0950-73) and at the sites of Khirbat
en-Nusrani, Giv'at Mirsham (North), Horbat Benaya, Tell Beit Mirsim and
Khirbat Abu Mulassam. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and Ben-Gurion University and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by M. Ein Gedi, with the assistance of K. Golan and D.
Eisenberg-Dagan (area supervision), H. Lavi and R. Abu Khalaf
(administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), P.
Kaminski and H. Soklovsky (drawing), A. Fogal (photography) and P. Fabian
(data concerning church at Kh. Abu Khaff).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J.
Published: December 2024

During January–February 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in a
parking lot near the south beach hotels in Tiberias (Permit No. A-3584; map
ref NIG 25118/74346; OIG 20118/24346), prior to the construction of a public
restroom. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Government Tourism Corporation, was directed by E.J. Stern,
with the assistance of Y. Dangor (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), H. Smithline (photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), L. Porat
(pottery restoration), Y. Alexandre and Y. Stepansky.
Jerusalem, Ohel Yiẓḥaq Synagogue
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barbé Hervé ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, De‘adle Tawfik
Published: December 2024

During 2004 and 2005 three seasons of archaeological excavations were
conducted in the Ohel Yizhaq Synagogue on Ha-Gāy Street, in the Old
City of Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-4128, A-4436; map ref. NIG 2220/6316; OIG
1720/1316), as part of rebuilding the synagogue. The excavations, on behalf
of the Antiquity Authority and financed by Everest foundation, were directed
by H. Barbé and T. De'adle, with the assistance of V. Essman and
V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and
E. Boaretto (14Carbon dating).
Malkiyya (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During January 2001, a bedrock-hewn winepress to the east of Kibbutz
Malkiyya (map ref. NIG 24860/77903; OIG 19860/27903) was examined, prior to
paving a bypass road around the Kibbutz. M. Galili, of the Nature and
National Parks Authority, notified the Antiquities Authority of its
existence. The winepress’ examination, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Jewish National Fund, was conducted by Y.
Stepansky, assisted by V. Essman, and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting).
The course of the road was altered to avoid damaging the winepress.
Jerusalem, Shikune Nusseiba (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

During August-September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Beit Hanina neighborhood (Permit No. A-3922*; map ref. NIG 22155/63712; OIG
17155/13712). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Bezeq Company, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), A. Pikovsky (pottery
drawing), R. Bar-Nathan (pottery reading), R. Vinitzky (metallurgical
laboratory), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and G. Bijovsky (numismatics).
Ẓefat (al-Watta)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Michael
Published: December 2024

During September 2002 a trial excavation was conducted on the lower
western slope of Zefat (Permit No. A-3708; map ref. NIG 24639-41/763085-125;
OIG 19639-41/263085-125) following plans for new construction in the Hagana
neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by M. Cohen (photography), with the assistance by Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), E.J. Stern (ceramic
reading) and c. 20 laborers from the Qiryat Shemona and Zefat labor bureaus.
Ramla, Birkat el-Jamus
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted in the vicinity
of Birkat el-Jamus in Ramla (Permit No. A-4100*; map ref. NIG
18814–35/64705–51; OIG 13814–35/14705–51), finishing the excavation that had
begun by Y. Elisha in August 2003 (Permit No. A-3971) and prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by I.
Korenfeld, with the assistance of A. Bachar (administration), V. Essman, V.
Pirsky and T. Kornfeld (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Fassuṭa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
village of Fassuta (Permit No. A-4114*; map ref. NIG 22920/77295; OIG
17920/27295) in the wake of damage to antiquities caused by the construction
of a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquity Authority,
was directed by H. Bron, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby
(administration), V. Essman (surveying and drafting) and H. Tahan (ceramic
drawing).
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During June 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at Moshav Kerem
Maharal (Permit No. A-3648*; map ref. NIG19925–30/72778–81; OIG
14925–30/22778–81). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by S. Amar, was directed by K. Sa‘id, with the assistance of Y.
Dangor (administration), V. Essman (surveying), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing)
and M. Avissar (ceramic reading).
Caesarea, The High Aqueduct in Naḥal ‘Ada
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

During July 2001 salvage excavations were conducted in two spots where
the Upper Aqueduct to Caesarea crosses Nahal 'Ada (Permit No. A-3455*; map
ref. NIG 19270-90/21521-45; OIG 14270-90/71521-45), as part of the project
to improve the drainage of the wadi channel and enlarge it. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Birman and U.
'Ad, with the assistance of H. Eliaz (Area B supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian, V. Pirsky and V. Essman (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), P. Gandelman (pottery reading), Y. Marom and Y. Sa'ad
(conservation), J. Peleg and Y. Porath.
Naḥal Yo’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted near 'En Yo'el,
on the western slope of Har Refa'im in the Jerusalem Hills (Permit No.
A-3741*; map ref. NIG 2095/6268; OIG 1595/1268), as part of upgrading the
Jerusalem-Bet Shemesh railway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by Y.
Baruch (surveying and photography), assisted by R. Abu Di'ab
(administration) and A. Pikovski (pottery drawing).
Kafr Kama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in August 1998 at Kafr Kama (A-2909;
map ref. NIG 24120–1/73680–1; OIG 19120–1/23680–1), after ancient remains
were discovered in backhoe trenching, prior to construction. The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary, assisted
by I. Vatkin (surveying), V. Shorr (drafting), and H. Tahan (drawing).
Ḥorbat ‘Illit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted on the
southeastern fringes of Horbat 'Illit (Permit No. A-4385*; map ref. NIG
2030/6187; OIG 1530/1187), following an archaeological survey in the region
carried out by A. Nagorski and H. Stark and prior to the construction of the
separation fence (Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by Z.
Greenhut, with the assistance of V. Essman, V. Pirsky and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), A. Pikovski (pottery drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), A. Nagorski and H. Stark
(logistic and professional support) and K. Sozab (fieldwork coordination).
Jerusalem, Naḥal Soreq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted on the
northwestern slope of Har Hozvim, along the bank of Nahal Soreq (Permit No.
A-3782*; map ref. NIG 2194/6348; OIG 1694/1348; Fig. 1), in the wake of
expanding Highway 4. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by Z. Barashi, was directed by A. Eirikh-Rose (surveying),
assisted by I. Berin (drafting).
Jerusalem, the Jewish Quarter in the Old City, ‘The Herodian Quarter’
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Geva Hillel
Published: December 2024

During September 2004 an excavation was conducted at the 'Herodian
Quarter' site in the Old City of Jerusalem (License No. B-286/2004). The
excavation, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew
University in Jerusalem and the Israel Exploration Society, was carried out
by the Jewish Quarter Archaeological Expedition, directed by H. Geva, with
the assistance of O. Gutfeld, R. Nenner-Soriyano (surveying) and G. Laron
(photography of mosaic).
Tell Jatt
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Awawdy Eiad
Published: December 2024

During May 2001 a trial excavation was conducted on Tell Jatt (Permit
No. A-3424*; map ref. NIG 204481–503/700514–536; OIG 154481–503/200514–536),
following the discovery of ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by ‘A. el-Kader ‘Isa Shamiya, was
directed by E. ‘Awawdy, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and S.
Ya‘aqov-Jam (administration).
Umm el-Qanaṭir, Naṭur Road
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During June 2012, a trial excavation was conducted along the route of
an access road to the site Umm el-Qanatir, south of Moshav Natur (Permit No.
A-6550; map ref. 269761/750431). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Golan Regional Council,
was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), W. Atrash (guidance), N. Getzov (pottery reading), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), and laborers from Tiberias.