bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kafr Kama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kafr Kama in
the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-6424; map ref. 24159-61/736075-100), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Sara and Aslan Tahawkhow, was
directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and W.
Atrash (guidance).
Ḥorbat Duvshan, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2012, a survey preceding development was
conducted east of Elifelet (License No. S-328/2012; map ref.
25255-450/76075-200), prior to collecting stones for the construction of a
breakwater. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Israel Ports Authority, was directed by O.
Zingboym (field photography), with the assistance of G. Jaffe and H. Bron
(survey), A. Shapiro (GPS) and Y. Stepansky (consultation).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During April 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted on King David
Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-6473; map ref. 188444-99/648077-122), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Gazit Engineering Company, Ltd., was
directed by A. Nagorsky, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration),
M. Kunin (surveying and drafting) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Horbat Qishron, Golani Junction
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

During June 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted near Golani
Junction (Permit No. A-6171; map ref. 23780-99/74209-16), prior to the
construction of an interchange. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary (field photography), with
the assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), W. Atrash (guidance) and laborers from Tiberias.
Ramla, Herzl and Ha-Hagana Streets
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramla, in a
lot located at the corner of Herzl and Ha-Hagana Streets (Permit No. A-6442;
map ref. 18772-7/64884-8; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the D.S. Cities
Building-Architects and Planning Company, Ltd., was directed by R. Toueg
(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), E. Belashov (drafting), H. Torge (pottery reading), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), N. Katsnelson
(glass), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing) and
L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory).
Qanat el-Ja‘ar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at Qanat
el-Ja'ar, near Qibbuz 'En Ha-Naziv (Permit No. A-6211; map ref.
24705-50/70877-91), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz 'En
Ha-Naziv, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of I. Basharat
(area supervision), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (soil inspection and GPS), Y. Bibas
(field photography), I. Ktalav (mollusks), W. Atrash (ceramics), L. Porat
(pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), and Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass). I. Basharat and J. Goshker conducted preliminary inspections at the
site.
Ḥorbat Ḥammim (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During July 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Hammim
(Permit No. A-6560; map ref. 197007-54/64414-22), following the discovery of
a shaft during an antiquities inspection prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Netivey Hakama Company, was directed by M. Haiman (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration).
Naḥal Ẓippori, Highway 79
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted
alongside Highway 79 in Nahal Zippori (Permit No. A-6333; map ref.
224126-408/738855-989), in the wake of damage caused to the site prior to
widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was directed by N. Feig (field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liron (surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro
(GPS) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Nahal Bita, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted
southwest of Qibbuz Ruhama (License No. S-200/2010; map ref.
170600-2682/598390-9757), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem.
Nahf
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel Nahf
(Permit No. A-5931; map ref. 23002-3/760060-5), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Abbas family, was directed by R. Abu Raya (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R.
Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery and
glass drawing), Y. Kupershmidt and G. Beiner (metallurgical laboratory), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and N. Getzov (ceramics).
Yafo (Jaffa)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peilstöcker Martin
Published: December 2024

During June 2004 and April 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted on a
private plot at 5 Mifraz Shelomo Street (Permit Nos. A-4175*, A-4430*; map
ref. NIG 17680-3/66251-3; OIG 12680-3/16251-3) prior to development work.
The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Mr. M.
Dadash, were directed by T. Kanias and M. Peilstöcker (2004) and M.
Peilstöcker (2005), with the assistance of M. Ajami (Tel Aviv district
archeologist), S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Pirsky (surveying) and M.
Shuiskaya-Arnow (pottery drawings).
Ramat Yishay, Ha-Erez St. (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During September 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Ramat Yishay
(Permit No. A-6281; map ref. 216190-225/734630-70; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by 'Oz Shlomi, was directed by B. Hanna (field
photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration) and T.
Meltsen (surveying and drafting).
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted south of
Ramla and north of Moshav Mazliah (Permit No. A-6436; map ref.
187510-95/646992-7110; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Company, Ltd., was directed by
E. Oren, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), V.
Essman (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), P. Gendelman
(ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing).
Walajeh (‘Ain Joweizeh)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

During October 2010, an archaeological survey was conducted in the 'Ain
Joweizeh spring located on the outskirts of the Walajeh village, south of
Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5918, A-6087; map ref. 214952-5050/627432-504). The
survey, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was performed by D.
Ein Mor, with the assistance of Y. Shmidov and A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Yehezkiel and A. Frumkin (the Cave Research Unit), D. Amit
(academic supervisor, the IAA Jerusalem Region) and Y. Baruch (Jerusalem
region archaeologist).
Khirbat Rafeidiya (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During November 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Rafeidiya (Permit No. A-6660; map ref. 209746-758/636665-680), prior to
utilizing the area for agriculture. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Anava Vineyards and
Wine Corporation, was directed by D. Storchan (field photography), with the
assistance of N. Malka (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), P. Betzer
(district archaeologist), and N. Zak and I. Berin (drafting and final
plans).
Tel ‘Arad
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Agha Nuha
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2013, an excavation was conducted at Tel 'Arad
(Permit No. A-6940; map ref. 212001/576569; Fig. 1), prior to conservation
work in the water system. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Nature and Parks Authority, was
directed by S. Talis, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration),
M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), N. Zak (plans), A. Dodin (pottery drawing), C. Amit (studio
photography) and A. Shalom and N. Biton.
Shave Ziyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a trial excavation was conducted in the fields north of
Nahal Bet Ha-'Emeq and Moshav Shave Ziyyon (Permit No. A-6871; map ref.
208382-716/765341-801), prior to expanding the moshav. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y. Lerer, with the
assistance of J. Gosker (area supervision; three-dimensional imaging), A.
Abu-Hamid (area supervision), Y. Lavan and Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), A.
Shapiro (GPS), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y. Tepper
(scientific consultation), D. Syon (metal detection; numismatics), Y. Bibas
(field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), N. Marom
(archaeozoology), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), N. Zak (plans)
and laborers from Kafr Manda. Prior to the excavation, mechanically-dug
trial trenches were opened at the site by F. Halhal.
Tel Barom, survey of Qiryat Shemona Area
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

During October 2011, a survey preceding development was conducted in
Qiryat Shemona (License No. S-309/2011; map ref. 25048-665/7918-28; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was conducted by M. Hartal and U. Berger.
Ẓippori
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Zeev
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, the Hebrew University expedition renewed its
excavations at Zippori (License No. G-27/2014; map ref.
226600-7800/739750-40000) after a three year hiatus. This season of
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology at the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in memory of Ursula Johanna and Fritz Werner
Blumenthal of Perth, Western Australia, was directed by Z. Weiss, with the
assistance of S. Miller, A. Ecker and H. Silberklang (area supervision), R.
Dadon (office), A. Iamim (surveying), M. Lavi (metallurgical laboratory), G.
Laron (photography), Griffin Aerial Photography, M. Subhi (administration),
as well as laborers and volunteers. The staff of the Zippori National Park,
headed by Y. Yonash, the site director, assisted during and after the
excavation with the preliminary conservation of the finds in the field.
Khirbat Hermas
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in September 2000 at Horbat Hermas,
along the route of the railway track (Permit No. A-3292*; map ref. NIG
18058/64475; OIG 13058/14475). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was conducted by O. Sion, assisted by A. Hajian and E. Belashov
(surveying and drafting), I. Lidsky (drawing) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Khirbat Qeiyafa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Garfinkel Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2012, a sixth season of excavations was conducted at
Khirbat Qeiyafa (License No. G-19/2012; map ref. 195930-6070/622625-750).
The excavation, on behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was
directed by Y. Garfinkel of the Hebrew University Institute of Archaeology
and S. Ganor of the Israel Antiquities Authority, with the assistance of D.
Geldman, A. Wiegmann, A. Weisbrod, P. Zilberg, K. Streit, A. Ovadia, M.
Freikman, K. Keimer, I. Kreimerman, S.-Y. Jang and D. Rankot (area
supervision), A. Ginsberg, G. Haroni and T. Shapiro (camp managers), J.
Rosenberg (surveying), M. Freikman (field photography), Skyview Company
(aerial photography), O. Cohen and M. Lavi (conservation) and Y. Farhi
(numismatics). The excavation was underwritten by J.B. Silver, the Nathan
and Lilly Silver Foundation, the Beracha Foundation, M. Mamuzughlu and the
Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University. A team and
students from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Oakland,
Virginia Commonwealth University and Trinity College participated in the
excavation.
Sede Eliyahu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During February 2012, a trial excavation was conducted at Qibbuz Sede
Eliyahu (Permit No. A- 6418; map ref. 248475/705675), following the
discovery of ancient remains by Y. Tepper and prior to the construction of
hothouses (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Qibbuz Sede Eliyahu, was directed
by O. Zingboym (surveying), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), W. Atrash (consultation and pottery reading), H.
Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), H. Khalaily and G. Jaffe (pottery reading)
and laborers from Tiberias.
Nahal Rimmon, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During July 2009, a survey prior to development was conducted in Nahal
Rimmon (License No. S-137/2009; map ref. 1880/5845-6590), prior to
construction. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by E.
Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Khirbat el-Bira
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
Khirbat el-Bira antiquities site in the northern industrial region of Shoham
(Permit No. A-6493; map ref. 196603-710/658222-384; Fig. 1), prior to
development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shoham Economic Company, was
directed by A. 'Azab, with the assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration),
M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and A. Dagot (GPS).
Dhahr el-Khirba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weinberger Daniel
Published: December 2024

During October–November 1998 a salvage excavation was conducted at Dhahr
el-Khirba (A-2941; map ref. NIG 18955–60/65550–60; OIG 13955–60/15550–60),
after ancient remains were exposed during development work at Ben-Gurion
airport. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by D. Weinberger and O. Shmueli, assisted by H. Lavi
(administration), A. Hajian and R. Berin (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), E. Ayalon, E. Yannai and R. Kletter.
Horbat Karkor, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a survey prior to development was performed in the
vicinity of Horbat Karkor, west of Giv'ot Goral, between Lehavim and Be'er
Sheva', and c. 1 km east of Horbat Karkor 'Illit (License No. S-188/2010;
map ref. 1810-28/580-1), prior to planting trees. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish
National Fund, was directed by E. Aladjem (GPS).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During March 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-6466; map ref. 200011-36/623727-858; Fig. 1), 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. Kahan and R. Mishayev (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Hersch (pottery drawing) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Additional assistance was rendered by D. Ben-Ami and P. Betzer.
Horbat Ma‘aglan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a survey preceding development was conducted in and
around Horbat Ma'aglan (License No. S-204/2010; map ref. 184740/609494; 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 E. Aladjem (GPS).
Migdal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Najar Arfan
Published: December 2024

During 2009-2013, several seasons of a salvage excavation were
conducted in the northern part of the Migdal antiquities site, on the shore
of the Kinneret (Permit Nos. A-5718, A-6022, A-6098, A-6599, A-6683; map
ref. 248319-596/747984-8148), prior to the construction of a hotel. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ark New Gate Company, Ltd., was directed by D.
Avshalom-Gorni and A. Najar, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer (surveying and drafting),
M. Hartal (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), D. Syon (numismatics) and J. Neguer and R. Abu Di'ab
(fresco and mosaic conservation). Thanks to M. Zapata of the University of
Mexico for allowing the publication of her excavation areas in the general
plan.
Ramat Yishay, Ha-Oren St. (C)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat Yishay
(Permit No. A-5997; map ref. 216196-235/734499-540), prior to construction.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramat Yishay Local Council, was directed by B.
Hanna(field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration) and R. Mishayev and M. Cohen (surveying and drafting).
Ramat Yishay, Ha-Oren St. (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in
Ramat Yishay (Permit No. A-5753; map ref. 21621-5/73458-64), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the contractor R. Billiya, was directed by B.
Hanna (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration)
and M. Kunin, R. Mishayev and Y. Nemichnitzer(surveying and drafting).
Jerusalem, Ramat Sharett
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oz Liat
Published: December 2024

During December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Salman
Muzafi Street in the Ramat Sharett neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-6372; map ref. 217790-802/629785-788; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the architect Yigal Levi, was directed by L. Oz (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian
and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Levi (GPS), and B. Antin (drafting).
Jerusalem, East Talpiyot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. Sabiha
in East Talpiyot (Permit No. A-6429; map ref. 221713-39/628008-30; Fig. 1).
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Jerusalem Municipality, was directed by D. Storchan
(field photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), M.
Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography) and N. Zak (final plans).
Oron, Survey (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Talis Svetlana ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During November 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted northwest
of the Oron phosphate plant (License No. S-62/2008; map ref.
20025-120/53517-679), prior to mining activity. The survey, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rotem
Empart Company, Ltd., was performed by E. Aladjem and S. Talis, with the
assistance of S. Gal (GPS).
Khirbat Din‘ila
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tatcher Ayelet
Published: December 2024

During December 2001 and January-February 2002 excavation and
conservation work was conducted at Khirbat Din'ila (Permit No. A-3545*; map
ref. NIG 22334-6/77464-6; OIG 17334-6/27464-6; HA 87:11, 89:10-13),
preparing the site for public visitation. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Jewish National Fund, was directed
by A. Thatcher, assisted by M. 'Ozeri (conservation).
Petaḥ Tiqwa, Maḥane Yehuda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During August 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot at 26
Ha-Ari Street in Petah Tiqwa (Permit No. A-6578; map ref. 19026-31/66520-5),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by P.S.H. Contraction Company, Ltd.,
was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), T.
Kornfeld (drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Yuvalim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2012, a community excavation was conducted at the
Yuvalim antiquities site (Permit No. A-6503; map ref. 22517-8/75365-6),
which was a continuation of a previous excavation in 2010 (HA-ESI 123). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the secretariat of the Yuvalim communal village, was
directed by R. Abu Raya, with the assistance of A. Levit Cohen (IAA Northern
Region, Archaeological Educational Center), Y. Lavan (administration), N.
Getzov (pottery) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin, Qurnat Haramiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

During August 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Giv'at
Tal neighborhood of Rosh Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-6582; map ref.
19641-63/66591-617), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
contractor, Hanoch 'Oz, was directed by A.S. Tendler, with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field
photography), H. Torge (pottery), M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Kafr Jinnis
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During April 2002 a trial excavation was conducted in Kafr Jinnis
(‘Mitham Paz’; Permit No. A-3622*; map ref. NIG 19122/65585; OIG
14122/15585; HA–ESI 113:65*–66*). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Paz Oil Corporation, was directed by
Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of R. Abu-Khalaf (administration), V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), E. Kamaisky (pottery
restoration), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), M. Rappaport
(pottery drawing), D. T. Ariel (numismatics) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Tiberias, Map Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During the 1980s and 1990s development and emergency surveys were
conducted within the Map of Tiberias. A systematic survey of the open areas
on the map was performed in 1993 (License No. G-21/1993; Map 39). The
survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Stepansky, with the assistance of A. Cohen (surveyor), A. Ephrat, Z. Nitzan,
J. Sina, T. Amit (members of the eastern Galilee survey team), I. Vatkin and
S. Zayyd (surveying), E. Damati (advice and assistance), M. Sharon of the
Hebrew University (translation of the Early Arabic inscriptions), I. Carmi
and D. Segal of the Weizmann Institute of Science (14C ), H. Smithline
(cleaning and photographing a section of the Berenice Aqueduct), Y. Rodman
(pottery drawing) and A. Rochman-Halperin (archival assistance). P. Green of
the Sea of Galilee Administration assisted in transporting the Arabic
inscriptions from the waste-water purification plant to the state treasures.
Kh. Burin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi
Published: December 2024

From June to December 1999 and during July 2000 three seasons of
excavation were conducted south of the Qalansuwa Junction on Highway 57
(Permit Nos. A-3067, A-3264; map ref. NIG 1988/6908; OIG 1488/1908), in the
wake of discovering building remains in trial trenches that were dug as part
of the antiquities inspection prior to widening the road. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Department of Public
Works, was directed by U. 'Ad, with the assistance of R. Mordechai (area
supervision), Y. Dangor (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky, T. Kornfeld
and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography) and E.
Yannai.
Kafr Kama
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Covello-Paran Karen
Published: December 2024

During November 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at Kafr Kama
(Permit No. 3779; map ref. NIG 24173/73601; OIG 19173/23601) in the wake of
damage caused by the hewing of a drainage trench. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Covello-Paran, assisted by
Regem Co. Ltd (surveying).
Kafr Kanna (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In March 2013, a small excavation was carried at the eastern edge of
Kafr Kanna (Permit No. A-6729; map ref. 232775/739325), prior to
construction in a private building plot. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre,
with the assistance of R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y.
Bibas (photography), D. Porotsky (plans), A. Shapiro (GPS and location map),
L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metal laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Tel Ashqelon, Underwater Survey: Lead Figurines
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

In various underwater surveys conducted off Tel Ashqelon between 1998
and 2005 (Permit No. A-3817; map ref. 15662/61907), five small lead
figurines were uncovered. The surveys, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, were directed by E. Galili with the assistance of J. Sharvit, D.
Moskovitch, H. Sal'i, A. Jacobovitch and Y. Ayalon, who recovered the
figurines.
Yafo, Ha-Migdalor Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted on
Ha-Migdalor Street in Yafo (Permit No. A-5829; map ref.
176618-61/662136-260; Fig. 1), following re-planning of the streetscape and
laying underground infrastructure. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo
municipality, Ha-Mishlama Le-Yafo and Ahuzat Ha-Hof Company, was directed by
E. Haddad, with the assistance of J. Marcus (area supervision), L.
Rauchberger (inspection and pre-planning), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld and B. Antin (surveying
and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Eshed and Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), E. Kamaisky and J. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), D. Namdar L. Regev and R. Shahak-Gross (identification of
organic material, Weizmann Institute of Science), L. Di Segni (Greek
inscriptions), O. Lernau (fishbones), E. Stern (identification of Crusader
pottery), M. Ajami and D. Barkan.
Sede David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lifshits Vladik
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Moshav Sede
David (Permit No. A-7222; map ref. 170521/609401; Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Meir Ashush & Sons Company, was directed by V. Lifshitz, with the
assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), S. Gal (GIS), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing)
and a group of laborers from the Bedouin town of Laqiya. Additional help was
rendered during the excavation by D. Varga and S. Ganor.
Yavne-Yam and Ashqelon: Miniature Votive Anchors
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Galili Ehud ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rosen Baruch
Published: December 2024

Marine surveys conducted in 1994 and 2004 at the Yavne-Yam Anchorage
(map ref. 1711-2/6480-4) and along the Ashqelon Coast (map ref.
1565-88/6188-244) by E. Galili on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authotiry
(License No. S-21/1994; Permit No. A-4076) and by the diver Y. Ayalon,
yielded eight miniature lead anchors and a miniature anchor stock, also made
of lead.
Jerusalem, the Jewish Quarter
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Raphael Kate
Published: December 2024

In February and March 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at 7
Shone Halakhot Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6112;
map ref. 2221/6315), following extensive renovation work in a private
residence. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by K. Raphael, with the assistance of N. Nehama
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plan), C. Amit
(studio photography), L. Kupershmidt (metals laboratory) and R. Kool
(numismatics).
Ḥorbat Bet Naṭif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldenberg Gidon
Published: December 2024

In February 2013, a rock-hewn burial cave was documented at Horbat Bet
Natif (Permit No. A-6979/2013-02; map ref. 199272/622693), following an
illicit excavation. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was undertaken by E. Klein and G. Goldenberg (photography and
drafting), with the assistance of L. Rickman (artifacts drawing).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tanami David
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in an ancient
quarry in the Har Homa quarter of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7158; map ref.
220950/625781; Fig. 1), prior to development. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Tanami (photography), with the
assistance of N. Nahama (administration), M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying
and drafting), D. Porotzki (plan), D. Ben-Ami (scientific guidance) and Y.
Barshak (computing). The quarry was discovered in trial trenches dug prior
to the excavation by L. Oz.
Khirbat el-Qabra
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Raya Rafeh
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a trial excavation was conducted alongside Khirbat
el-Qabra near Karmi'el (Permit No. A-6832; map ref. 226414-51/758557-92),
after a section of an ancient road was discovered while working on the
'Akko-Karmi'el railroad. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Abu Raya (photography), with the assistance of
Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance), R. Mishayev
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), Y. Lerer (GPS) and laborers from Majd
al-Krum.
Bet Neqofa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

In January 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the middle of
Moshav Bet Neqofa (Permit No. A-6379; map ref. 211979-2062/634573-654), in
the wake of damage caused to ancient remains prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Rami Levi, was directed by R. Be'eri (field photography), with
the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), D. Sandhaus-Re'em
(ceramics), H. Seri (pottery and stone restoration), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery and stone vessel drawings), T. Winter (glass), C. Hersch (drawing
of glass vessels), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky
(numismatics), R. Kool (silver pendant), D. Amit (stone bowl) and C. Amit
(studio photography).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the South Kaizer
neighborhood of Modi'in (Permit No. A-6868; map ref. 200225-73/644712-34;
Fig. 1), prior to the paving of a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by H. Torgë, with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting),
M. Haiman (GPS), A. Peretz (photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and
Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

In December 2013 and February-March 2014, a salvage excavation was
conducted on the western slopes of the Mount of Olives (Permit No. A-6972;
Area A map ref. 223406-20/632582-641; Area B map ref. 223121/632216), after
ancient remains were discovered in trial trenches at the site. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Moriah Jerusalem Development Corporation, Ltd., was directed
by R. Be'eri (surveying and field photography), with the assistance of N.
Nahama (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov, A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), D. Porotzki (plans), B. Dolinka (Mamluk pottery),
I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), A. Glick (cannonball), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory) and C. Amit (studio photography). D. Yeger and Z.
Matskevich oversaw the opening of the trial trenches before the excavation.
‘Akko, Dov Gruner Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in February 2002 on Dov Gruner Street
in ‘Akko (Permit No. A-3593*; map ref. NIG 2064–89/7580–604; OIG
1564–89/2580–604), in the wake of installing a drainage pipe. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the ‘Akko
municipality, was directed by L. Porat, assisted by E. Stern (photography)
and H. Tahan (drafting).
Kafr Qasim (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi
Published: December 2024

A trial excavation was conducted in the eastern wall of a cave located
between Rosh Ha-‘Ayin Junction and Ariel (Permit No. A-3589*; map ref. NIG
21790/64891; OIG 16790/14891), prior to continuing the paving of Highway 5
and preventing the collapse of rock. Bedrock was straightened and no
archaeological remains were found. The cave, which contained habitation
levels from the Middle Paleolithic period, was excavated by R. Barkai, H.
Khalaily, M. Steiner and A. Gopher in 2001 (Permit No. B-240/2001).
Ḥorbat Tittora (West) (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

During December 1999 and January 2000 documentation and excavations were
conducted in a large area, slated for the construction of a new neighborhood
in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-3167; map ref. NIG 19910–20030/64520–620; OIG
14910–15030/14520–620). The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Ministry of Housing and Construction, were
directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of G. Finkielsztejn, E.
Lass, D.A. Sklar and S. Gudovitch (area supervision), Y. Rahamim
(administration), T. Sagiv (photography), A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld
(surveying), I. Lidski (pottery drawing) and L. Barda (GPS).
Rosh Ha-‘Ayin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shachar Dan
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Rosh
Ha-'Ayin (Permit No. A-7219; map ref. 197596-791/665145-267; Fig. 1), after
mechanical equipment revealed ancient remains in an antiquities inspection
prior to the installation of a sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by D. Shachar (field photography),
with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), J. Marcus (antiquities
inspection) and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting).
Zanoaḥ (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Natan
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted south of Moshav Zanoah
(Permit No. A-7137; map ref. 200422-559/625667-716; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a water pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by N. Ben-Ari (field photography),
with the assistance of A. Melman (preliminary inspections), M. Kahan and A.
Marco (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plans) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing). Additional assistance was rendered by D. Ben-Ami, Y. Paz,
S. Gendler and R. Greenwald.
Ramla, Herzl Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at 62 Herzl Street
in Ramla (Permit No. A-7246; map ref. 187627-44/648975-88; Fig. 1), prior to
the construction of a building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Amsis Brothers Company,
Ltd., was directed by D. Masarwa (field photography), with the assistance of
Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari
(GPS), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), H. Torgë (ceramics) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Moẓa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Szanton Nahshon
Published: December 2024

In March-May 2011, a trial excavation was conducted in the grounds of
Yellin House in Moza, to the east of the eastern wall of the structure and
adjacent to it, and northwest of the area of the synagogue (Permit No.
A-6145; map ref. 21564-65/63332-33). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Council for
Conservation of Heritage Sites in Israel, was directed by N. Szanton and Z.
Greenhut, with the assistance of V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), A.
Peretz (field photography), N. Nahama (administration), S. 'Amlah (metal
detection), volunteers of the Council for Conservation of Heritage Sites in
Israel and laborers from East Jerusalem. Additional assistance was provided
by A. Eirikh-Rose, Y. Baruch and the staff of the Council for Conservation
of Heritage Sites in IsraelA. Shweikiand R. Arbel.
Modi‘in, Industrial Zone
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

In August 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at 'Enav Center in
Modi'in (Permit No. A-7183; map ref. 196715/644396; Fig. 1), prior to work
by the Israel Railways. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), I. Kornfeld and L. Golan (preliminary antiquities
inspection), A. Dagot (GPS), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), P. Spivak
(flint identification) and laborers from Bir al-Maksur and Kafr Manda.
Jerusalem, Hebron Road, the Upper Aqueduct
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In May-June 2012, the fourth season of excavations was conducted along
the Upper Aqueduct leading to Jerusalem (Permit No. A-6513; map ref
220750-99/628023-91; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Y. Billig (field
photography), with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), S. el-'Amlah (metal detection), A. Mashiah
(conservation planning), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D.T.
Ariel and G. Bijovsky (numismatics), R. Kool (bullae), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio photography).
El-Bi‘na (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Distelfeld Nir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan
Published: December 2024

In September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in the eastern
part of el-Bi'na village in the Bet Ha-Kerem Valley (Permit No. A-6598; map
ref. 226262/759565), after it was determined that mechanical equipment
caused damage to a burial cave next to a residential building. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was conducted by
E. Klein (field photography), with the assistance of A. Ganor, N.
Distelfeld, G. Fitoussi, S. Bar-Tura and A. Rothstein. Additional aid was
rendered by Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass
restoration), I. Lidsky-Reznikov and C. Hersch (drawing of finds) and C.
Amit (studio photography). N. Distelfeld identified the damage to the cave
during an antiquities inspection.
‘En Hemed, Hemed Inerchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: December 2024

In March 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in an open area
immediately to the south of Highway 1, between the Hemed and Har'el
interchangess, prior to expansion of the road (Permit No. A-7125; map ref.
212753-73/634143-54, 212985-3000/634089-116; (Fig. 1). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
the Israel National Roads Co., was directed by B. Storchan (photography),
with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Peretz (photography),
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), D. Levi (GPS), E. Belashov (plans), Y.
Gadot and N. Porat (OSL sampling), and E. Marko (archaeological inspection).
Ramla, Nesher Quarries
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a trial excavation and a prehistoric survey were
conducted on the northern hill of the Nesher Quarries in Ramla (El-Khirba
Permit No. A-7208; map ref. 192962-3362/646954-7243; Fig. 1) in order to
assess the scope of antiquities on the hill, which was slated for quarrying.
The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd., was directed by A.S.
Tendler, with the assistance of P. Spivak (prehistory), Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Peretz (photography), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting) and H. Torgë (pottery). The prehistoric survey was
performed by P. Spivak. R. Toueg and A. Danzinger were responsible for the
preliminary inspections at the site.
Nahal Loz
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abadi-Reiss Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Assaf
Published: December 2024

In March 2012, a salvage excavation was carried out at Site 53 near Har
Harif, on the Israeli-Egyptian border (Permit No. A-6469; map ref.
156752-74/487258-66), prior to construction of a new border fence over the
western part of the site. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquity Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by
D. Eisenberg-Degen, assisted by D. Yegorov (area supervisor, flint items)
and J. Vardi (area supervisor), Y. al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin
(surveying drafting), C. Hersch (drawing of finds), A. Peretz(cartridge
identification), N. Zak (plans), Y. Abadi-Reiss (ground stone tools), E.
Boaretto (14C analysis)and S. Gal (GIS).
Horbat Zalit 2011
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Karni ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Goldfus Haim
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2011, an excavation was conducted at Horbat Zalit
(Khirbet es-Salantah; License No. G-58/2011; map ref.
196290-330/581120-360). The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeology
Department of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, was directed by K. Golan,
P. Fabian and H. Goldfus (field photography), with the assistance of A.
Cohen-Sasson (Area C supervision), V. Lifshitz (Areas B, B1 supervision), P.
Kaminski (surveying and drafting), A. Gutman (pottery restoration), R.
Jackson-Tal (glass) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography). Students
from Ben Gurion University and students from York University, Canada, headed
by S.N. Mason, participated in the excavation.