bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khirbat Beit ‘Anava (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During August 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Beit
'Anava on the northern bank of Nahal 'Anava (Permit No. A-4563; map ref.
19453-4/64525-7; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a railroad track. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Railway Authority, was directed by Y. Elisha,
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), V. Pirsky (surveying), T.
Sagiv (field photography) and N. Zak (drafting).
Tel Aviv, Ramat Aviv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During August 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat Aviv,
c. 150 m west of S.Y. Agnon Street (Permit No. A-5217; map ref.
18005-9/66760-3), after ancient remains were discovered prior to the
construction of a residential building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Yossi Avrahami Civil
Engineering Works, Ltd., was directed by E. Jakoel, with the assistance of
S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev and T. Meltsen (surveying), T.
Sagiv and A. Gorzalczany (field photography), A. Buchennino (preliminary
inspections), N. Zak (drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramic consultation), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), R. Kool (numismatics),
M. Peilstöcker and E. Ayalon (scientific guidance) and M. Ajami and D.
Barkan (IAA Tel Aviv district).
Tiberias, the Southern Saltwater Carrier
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Getzov Nimrod
Published: December 2024

During June 2005, a survey was conducted and probe trenches were
excavated along the planned route for the pipes that will replace the
saltwater carrier between Hammat Tiberias and the Alumot dam (Permit No.
A-4494; map ref. 25197-361/73426-4128). The survey, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Company,
was directed by N. Getzov (surveying, photography, map preparation and
drawing of finds), with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), Y.
Lerer, Z. Horovitz and O. Marder (survey), A. Shapiro (survey and
surveying), Ygal Tepper, Yotam Tepper, M. Shomroni, A. Blumenkrantz and A.
Caspi (surveying of Site 7). Considerable help was rendered by D. Barshad
and M. Hartal. Subsequent to the survey, excavations were conducted at
several of the sites that had been discovered, including an excavation next
to the bridge at Umm el-Qanatir (Site 13; Permit No. A-5058; map ref.
25350/73477), described below.
Umm el-‘Amad (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ashkenazi Hai
Published: December 2024

During August 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
northeastern end of Moshav Gid'ona (License No. B-330/2008, map ref.
234175/717250), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University and underwritten by
Moshav Gid'ona, was directed by H. Ashkenazi (field photography and
surveying), with the assistance of Y. Smertenko (drafting).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During August 2006, a trial excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the college at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Tiberias (Permit No.
A-4877; map ref. 25134/74168), prior to construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Amos
(surveying), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and N.
Getzov (guidance).
Ras Abu Dahud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, a fragment of a stone measuring cup was found at
Ras Abu Dahud in Rishon Le-Ziyyon during an antiquities inspection, while
exposing remains of a burial cave that was not excavated (map ref.
182063/654643). The antiquities inspection was carried out by D. Golan,
assisted by A. Gorzalczany (photography).
Ha-Gosherim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bron Hendrik (Enno)
Published: December 2024

During November 2007, a survey was conducted west and southwest of
Qibbuz Ha-Gosherim, in a region that partially extends within the precincts
of the Khisas site (Permit No. A-5301; map ref. 2577-85/7910-21), prior to
expanding the qibbuz. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the qibbuz, was carried out by H.
Bron.
Zur Natan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Distelfeld Nir
Published: December 2024

During July 2002, a burial cave was documented at Horbat Migdal, c. 500
m northwest of Zur Natan (map ref. 201106/683364), in the wake of an
antiquities robbery. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was carried out by A. Ganor and N. Distenfeld, an inspector with
the IAA Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery, who identified an
illicit dig in the cave and prevented its further plundering.
Allonim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In November 2006, a trial excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Allonim
(Permit No. A-4939; map ref. 214101-10/736290-9), after antiquities were
damaged during the construction of an addition to a residence. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Kibbutz Allonim, was directed by W. Atrash, with the assistance
of Y. Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), A. Shapiro (GPS), A. Hajian
and T. Meltsen (surveying and drawing), H. Smithline (photography), D.
Sandhaus-Re'em (ceramics) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Ibthan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Ibthan (North;
Permit No. A-6985; map ref. 204848-77/696928-62), prior to construction
activity. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Zuhadi Abu Raqiya, was directed by D. Masarwa,
with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), P.
Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Yehud, Zionist Congress Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot at the corner
of Zionist Congress Street and Maklev Street in Yehud (Permit No. A-6854;
map ref. 189441-519/659909-984; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Lugano Company, was directed by E. Jakoel, with the
assistance of Y. Elisha and D. Golan (area supervision), Y. Amrani and E.
Bachar (administration), D. Masarwa (preliminary antiquities inspections and
area preparation), N. Zak, R. Mishayev, M. Kahan, A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field
photography), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), P. Gendelman and E. van den
Brink (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance), A. 'Azab, A. Tendler, Y. Govrin and N. Ben-Ari.
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hartal Moshe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hillman Avner ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dalali-Amos Edna
Published: December 2024

During August-November 2008, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias
(Permit No. A-5493; map ref. 25128/74204), prior to setting up an
archaeological park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Environmental
Affairs and the Kinneret Drainage Authority, was directed by M. Hartal, E.
Amos and A. Hillman, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi and R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), H.
Smithline (field photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), A.
Shapiro (geomorphology), Y. Arnon (ceramics) and S. Krapiwko and A.
Rochman-Halperin (IAA archive).
Zur Natan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2008 and November 2008-January 2009, two seasons of
excavation were conducted west of Zur Natan (Permit No. A-5454; map ref.
2005/6832), prior to construction. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Industrial
Buildings Company, Ltd., were directed by Y. Dagan and A. 'Azab (first
season), with the assistance of U. 'Ad, H. Torge, V. Eshed and E. Haddad
(area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), R.
Mishayev, A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), L.
Barda, H. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), Sky
Balloon Company (aerial photography), A. Yaroshevitz (flint collection), and
A. Re'em and R. Lupu. A survey (A. 'Azab and M. Peilstöcker) conducted in
the vicinity and probe trenches (Y. Korenfeld) dug prior to the excavation
have determined the location of the excavation areas.
Naḥal Tanninim Dam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Ad Uzi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

During December 2003-January 2004 and December 2004-January 2005, two
seasons of excavation were conducted at the Nahal Tanninim dam between
Qibbuz Ma'agan Micha'el and Jisr ez-Zarqa (Permit Nos. A-4030, A-4324; map
ref. 19205-30/71705-12; HA-ESI 114, HA-ESI 116), prior to opening the site
to the public.The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Environmental
Affairs, the Carmel Drainage Authority and Israel Antiquities Authority,
were directed by U. 'Ad (Permit No. A-4030) and P. Gendelman (Permit No.
A-4324), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), V. Essman,
V. Pirsky and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv and A. Freundlich
(field photography), Y. Drey (technological assistance), and A. Hillman, Y.
Sa'ad, Y. Porath, and employees of the Qovlanov Archive of Qibbuz Ma'agan
Micha'el and the staff of the Nature and Parks Authority at the site.
Ramla, the Orthodox School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

During March 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted near the Orthodox
School in the Old City of Ramla, (Permit No. A-3860; map ref.
18794-82/64817-03; Fig. 1), following the discovery of ancient remains in
probe trenches dug prior to enlarging the school. The excavation, on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by I. Korenfeld, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), M. Avissar (pottery
reading) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing).
Ramla
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the western
part of the city of Ramla (Permit No. A-5453; map ref.
186896-975/648705-92), prior to the installation of a sewer line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Ramla municipality, was directed by O. Syon, with the
assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), E.
Belashov (drafting), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Khirbat ‘Alya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jaffe Gilad Bezal’el
Published: December 2024

During November 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
'Alya (Permit No. A- 5775; map ref. 225068-125/769061-213), prior to casting
concrete in a drainage channel that runs along the fringes of the site. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Department of Public works, was directed by G.B. Jaffe,
with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), Y. Nemichnitzer
(surveying). A. Peretz (field photography), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), H.
Shor (metallurgical laboratory), D. Syon (numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass) and M. Hartal (guidance and pottery reading).
Tel Aviv, Ramat Ha-Hayyal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During August 2009, an excavation was conducted at Ramat Ha-Hayyal in
Tel Aviv (Khirbat el-Hadra; Permit No. A-5724; map ref.
184539-91/668377-432; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were uncovered in probe
trenches. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was
directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field
photography), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), E. Jakoel (preliminary
inspections), M. Kipnis (drafting of plans), M. Avissar (ceramic
consultation) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Illuẓṭ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During April 2000, while laying water pipes in the southern slope of the
village of 'Illuṭ, to the west of Nazeret (map ref. NIG 2247/7356;
OIG 1747/2356), a burial cave was exposed when its roof was slightly
perforated. The work was carried out without the presence of IAA inspectors
and it was later reported to the IAA that ancient artifacts had been removed
and stolen from the cave. The intervention of Y. Moshe, the head of the
northern unit of the IAA Robbery Prevention Division led to the recovery of
two complete undamaged pottery vessels (H. Tahan, drawings). Since the
damage to the cave roof was minimal and the cave was full of debris,
precluding the observation of any architectural features, the cave was not
excavated.
Modi‘in, Khirbat Abu Fureij (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Toueg Ron
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2009, two salvage excavations were conducted in the
Zippor compound in Modi'in (Permit Nos. A-5694, A-5703; map ref.
200713-864/646850-7111), prior to construction. The excavations, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the
Meshulam Levinstein Engineering and Construction Company, Ltd. (A-5694) and
the Peretz Boney Ha-Negev Company (A-5703), were directed by R. Toueg, with
the assistance of A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and N. Zak and B. Ekonim (final
plans).
Tel Ḥaẓor – 2010
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2010, the twenty-first season of the 'Selz Foundation
Hazor Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin' was conducted at Tel Hazor
(License No. G-12/2010). The excavation, on behalf of the Philip and Muriel
Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
and the support of the Israel Exploration Society, benefited from the
financial assistance of the Selz Foundation (New York), the Late Reginald
David Benjamin and Esme Benjamin (Perth, Western Australia), the Edith and
Reuben Hecht Fund (Israel), and individual donors. The excavation was
directed by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman, with the assistance of S. Bechar
(supervision, Area M), O. Harush (registration), I. Strand, D. Porotzki and
V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), O. Cohen (restoration and preservation),
M. Cimadevilla (photography) and S. Yadid (administration). Participating in
the excavation were students and volunteers from the USA, Canada, Europe
(Russia, Germany, France, Scandinavian countries and England) and Israel.
The excavation takes place in the Hazor National Park and receives full
cooperation from the National Parks Authority. The expedition was housed at
Qibbuz Kefar Ha-Nassi.
‘En Gedi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hofesh Ori
Published: December 2024

During January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted in a cliff west
of the 'En Gedi site (Permit No. A-5595; map ref 236740/596718), in the wake
of breaching a cave by antiquities robbers. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Ganor (photography and
surveying), S. Ganor and U. Hofesh, with the assistance of Y. Nagar
(physical anthropology), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. Ganor
(pottery restoration), O. Shamir (organic materials) and O. Raviv (stone
objects). Additional assistance was provided by A. Klein, H. Shechupak and
S. Yeshayev (inspectors with the Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities
Robbery), Y. Zaks (the nature reserve inspector), D. Greenbaum (director of
the En Gedi Reserve), D. Nahlieli, Y. Haimi, P. Fabian and inspectors of the
Nature and Parks Authority.
Qanat el-Ja‘ar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Horowitz Zach
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2006 and January-May 2008, salvage excavations were
conducted in the cemetery at Qanat el-Ja'ar ('the ge'ara channel', 'line
between the zomot') in the Bet She'an Valley (Permit Nos. A-4830, A-5293,
A-5425; map ref. 2479-80/7090-2), following work for the installation of a
sewer line. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the National Sewage Management, was directed
by Z. Horowitz, with the assistance of Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman,
V. Pirsky and T. Meltsen (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), H.
Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers from Umm el-Fahm and Nazareth.
Tel Hazir
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During March 2009, a trial excavation was conducted alongside Tel Hazir
(Permit No. A-5624; map ref. 21856/73658), after a cluster of stones was
discovered in trial trenches prior to widening a section of Highway 77
between Ha-Movil and Ramat Yishay Junctions. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by M. Godin and
K. Guvrin-Stern, was directed by L Porat, with the assistance of Y. Lavan
(administration), A. Shapiro (surveying, GPS and consultation regarding the
plaster), H. Smithline (field photography), M. Hartal (scientific guidance),
N. Getzov (ceramic consultation) H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and laborers
from Yafia.
Biq‘at Ẓin, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During September-December 2007, a survey was conducted in areas slated
for mining on the western bank of Nahal Zin (Permit No. A-5234; map ref.
19386-20150/52050-52350). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rotem Amfert Negev Company,
Ltd., was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of E. Aladjem, Y.
Haimi and R. Zecharia (survey) and S. Gal (GIS).
Nahal Modi‘im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi
Published: December 2024

During February-May 2005, a series of trial and salvage excavations
were conducted along a road that runs through the Nahal Modi'im stream
channel, east of Mevo Modi'im, between the village of al-Midya and Horbat
Ha-Gardi (Permit No. A-4387; map ref. 19985-20065/64865-5050), on the
planned route of the separation fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Defense, was directed by Y. Elisha, with the assistance of G. Hillel (area
supervision), E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing),
O. Marder (flint processing), M. Smilanski (flint drawing), G. Bijovsky and
A. Berman (numismatics) and P. Gendelman and I. Korenfeld.
Kh. Burin (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

During November 1999 and January-March 2000 two seasons of salvage
excavations were conducted at Kh. Burin (A-3145, A-3188; map ref. NIG
1986/6909; OIG 1486/1909), prior to the laying of a water pipe at the site
by the Meqorot Water Company. The excavations, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, were directed by R. Kletter, with the assistance of S. Golan and
A. Glick (area supervision), S. Ya'akov-Jam and Y. Dangor (administration),
V. Pirsky, V. Essman and A. Hajian (surveying) and T. Sagiv (photography).
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During December 2007-January 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Moshav Kerem Maharal (Permit No. A-5319; map ref. 199252-80/727888-913),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Yonatan and Dalit Sapir, was
directed by M. Masarwa, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), N.
Zak (drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramic reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Ḥorbat Kosher, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton
Published: December 2024

During May 2006, a survey was conducted at Horbat Kosher and its
environs (Permit No. A-4802; map ref. 213192-529/744142-348), prior to the
construction of a reservoir. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company, was
performed by M.A. Tabar, with the assistance of P. Spivak and L. Yihye
(GPS).
Jerusalem, the Slopes of Mount Scopus, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna
Published: December 2024

During November 2007-January 2008, an archaeological survey was
conducted in the region of Mount Scopus (Permit No. A-5228; map ref.
23800-4600/632800-3625). The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the Nature Preservation Authority
and underwritten by the latter, was directed by A. Eirikh-Rose (photography,
GPS), with the assistance of Y. Kagan (photography, GPS), D. Levy (editing
GPS files), V. Avrutis and K. Masarwa.
Qula, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina
Published: December 2024

During May 2008, an archaeological survey was conducted in the region
of Giv'at Koah Junction (Rantis), which is located within the precincts of
an antiquities site (License No. S-39/2008; map ref. 1950-64/6598-606). The
survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was directed by P. Spivak,
with the assistance of Z. Kanias (surveyor) and L. Yihye and H. Ben Ari
(GPS). Subsequent to the survey, during January 2008 and August 2009, Area
D, in the western part of the surveyed area, was exposed with the aid of
mechanical equipment. The exposure, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was
directed by P. Spivak and Z. Kanias, with the assistance of H. Ben Ari and
A. Dagot (GPS).
Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Torgë Hagit
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a trial excavation was conducted on the southeastern
slopes of Modi'in, along the planned route of Highway 12 and in an area
where a pipeline should be installed southeast of Highway 11 (Permit No.
A-5665; map ref. 20152-220/64301-28). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of
Construction and Housing, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of
H. Tayich (area supervision), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz
(field photography), N. Zak (drafting) and M. Shuiskaya (drawing of finds).
Binyamina, Giv‘at Ha-Po‘alim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id ‘Abed a-Salam
Published: December 2024

During December 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted at Binyamina
(Permit No. A-5556; map ref. 194667-709/714587-626), in the wake of
discovering ancient remains prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by
N. Baranes and U. Alon, was directed by A.S. Sa'id (photography), with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Lehavim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During December 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Lehavim
(Permit No. A-4980; map ref. 18115-29/58623-35), prior to enlarging the
settlement. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Industrial Buildings Company, Ltd., was
directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, with the assistance of H. Lavi
(administration), V. Essman (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), T.
Kornfeld (drafting), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. Dodin
(pottery drawing) and F. Sonntag and N. Shimshon-Paran.
Jerusalem, the Old City – the Jewish Quarter, the Ḥurva Synagogue
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Geva Hillel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gutfeld Oren
Published: December 2024

During July–August 2003 an excavation was conducted in the Hurva
Synagogue, in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem (License No.
B-276/03; map ref. NIG 22130/62960; OIG 17130/12960). The synagogue, which
was built in 1860, was demolished by the Jordanian Legion during the War of
Independence (1948). Prior to the excavation, the Antiquities Authority
oversaw the removal of the synagogue's floor, which was renovated after the
Six-Day War (1967), and most of the fill below it was excavated to a depth
of c. 2 m. The excavation, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the
Hebrew University and the Israel Exploration Society, and financed by the
Jewish Quarter Development Company of Jerusalem, was directed by H. Geva and
O. Gutfeld, with the assistance of R. Nenner and I. Kalman, G. Laron
(photography) and B. Arubas (surveying).
Tel Zomera, Trig. Point F20
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
antiquities site at Trig. Point F20 (Permit No. A-5668; map ref.
192822-966/706814-969). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Rimon Company, Ltd., was
directed by A. Massarwa (photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery
reading and dating), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and M. Peilstöcker
(guidance).
Yafo, Jerusalem Boulevard (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

During June 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted on Jerusalem
Boulevard in Yafo (Permit No. A-5456; map ref. 177385-404/661924-84), in the
wake of discovering ancient remains in a preliminary inspection by D. Golan,
prior to the construction of the light rapid transport system. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Public Transport Lines Company, was directed by E.
Jakoel, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Glick, L.
Yihye, L. Rauchberger, A. Buchennino and M. Mulokandov (preliminary
inspections), L. Talmi (area supervision), A. Hajian (surveying), H. Ben-Ari
(GPS), S. Mandrea and T. Sagiv (field photography), N. Zak (drafting), P.
Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory) and R. Kool (numismatics). Additional help was
provided by M. Peilstöcker, Y. Arbel, M. Ajami and D. Barkan.
Naḥal Dimona
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shmueli Oren
Published: December 2024

During September 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Nahal
Dimona site, within a quarry of a lime factory (Permit No. A-5766; map ref.
21689-98/56245-8; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Negev Industrial
Minerals Company, Ltd., was directed by O. Shmueli, with the assistance of
A. Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting). Thanks are extended to the
quarry's geologist, Mr. H. Sa'ar, and the factory workmen for their
assistance during the excavation.
Reḥovot, Weizmann Institute of Science
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During December 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in the resort
center of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot (Khirbat el-Bad;
Permit No. A-5783; map ref. 18256/64646), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Weizmann Institute of Science, was directed by D Golan,
with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), V.
Eshed (physical anthropology), A. Perez (field photography), B. Antin
(drafting), P. Gendelman (ceramics consultation) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing).
Tel Aviv, Manshiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2010, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel Aviv
(Permit No. A-5904; map ref. 177846-58/664051-63), in the wake of
identifying ancient remains prior to the construction of a residential
tower. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Ofer Brothers Engineering and Development
Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Bouchenino, with the assistance of S.
Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), I.
Shmidov (final plan), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), O. Raviv
(conservation) and M. Sharon (inscription reading).
Ḥafez Ḥayyim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golan Dor
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted c. 0.3 km east
of Hafez Hayyim Junction and c. 1 km west of Qibbuz Hafez Hayyim (Permit No.
A-5923; map ref. 17864-75/63363-74; Fig. 1), in the wake of discovering
ancient remains prior to the construction of a water reservoir. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Meqorot Company and Agat Engineering Company, Ltd., was
directed by D. Golan, with the assistance of E. Bachar (administration), A.
Dayan (preliminary inspections), O. Akerman (geological consultation), P.
Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Kafr Kanna (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kafr Kanna (Permit
No. A-7123;map ref. 232425/739250), following damage caused to a cave during
earthworks in a private plot. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Alexandre (surveyor and
photographer). Final drafting was prepared by D. Porotsky.
Ḥorbat Bizqa (Northwest)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at the 'Enav Center in
Modi'in (Permit No. A-7136; map ref. 196482-547/643405-73), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Ofir Gamliel G. and Destiny, Ltd., was directed by
J. Marcus, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), I. Kornfeld
(preliminary inspections), A. Dagot (GPS), and laborers from Shefar'am and
Kafr Manda.
Horbat Hermeshit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Hermeshit (Ne'ot Qedumim Park; Permit No. A-7034; map ref.
197339-80/650645-77), prior to the construction of a reservoir. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by Ne'ot Qedumim Park, was directed by J. Marcus, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz (photography) and A.
Dagot (GPS).
Tel Haẓor – 2014
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Tor Amnon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman Sharon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bechar Shlomit
Published: December 2024

During the months of June and July 2014, the 25th season of the 'Selz
Foundation Hazor Excavations in Memory of Yigael Yadin' (License No.
G-17/2014) took place. These excavations are sponsored by the Philip and
Muriel Berman Center for Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem and by the Israel Exploration Society. The 2014 expedition
benefited from the financial assistance of the Selz Foundation (New York),
the Edith and Reuben Hecht Fund (Israel) and individual donors. The 2014
excavation was directed by A. Ben-Tor and S. Zuckerman, who were assisted by
S. Bechar (Area M4 north and south supervisor), N. Paz (Area M3 supervisor)
and D. Weinblatt-Krause (Area A9 supervisor), as well as M. Bekker
(registration), I. Strand (surveying and drafting), M. Cimadevilla (field
photography), I. Strand and O. Cohen (restoration) and S. Yadid and Y.
Nemanov (administration). The expedition numbered some 30 participants from
Canada, South Africa, the U.S.A., Europe, New Zealand and Israel. The
excavation, within the Tel Hazor National Park, was conducted with the full
cooperation of the National Parks Authority. The expedition members lodged
at Kibbutz Gonen.
Horbat Paṭoṭ (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Horbat
Patot, in the Shelly industrial zone in Qiryat Gat (Permit No. A-6965; map
ref. 17899-901/61113-6; Fig. 1), prior to the replacement of an electricity
cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Israel Electric Corporation Ltd., was directed
by D. Yegorov (photography), with the assistance of S. Ganor and Y. Lender
(consultation), Y. Al-'Amor (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), S. Gal and E. Aladjem (GPS), N. Zak (plans), G.
Seriy (ceramics) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing).
Haifa, Romema
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at 51
Palmach Street in the Romema neighborhood of Haifa (Permit No. A-6925; map
ref. 200206-10/743814-16), prior to development. The excavation, undertaken
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Shatit
Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Masarwa (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), M. Kunin, A. Hajian,
R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany
(scientific guidance), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), P. Gendelman
(ceramics) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing). Additional help was provided
by M. Hater, L. Talmi and E. Shukron.
Kafr Qasim (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tendler Avraham S.
Published: December 2024

In January 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted east of Kafr Qasim
(Permit No. A-7009; map ref. 198381-857/667501-800) in an area slated for
the construction of an interchange on both sides of Highway 5. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Netivei Israel Company, was directed by A.S. Tendler, with
the assistance of D. Shahar (area supervision), E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), A. Peretz (field photography), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), P. Spivak (prehistory survey), C. Ben-Ari (GPS)
and A. Glick (ordnance remains). The excavation was preceded by an
archaeological survey (I. Kornfeld) that identified the locations which were
eventually excavated.
Tel Yehud, Lugano Project, Stage 2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In August 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot on Weinhaus
Street in Yehud (Lugano Project, Stage 2; Permit No. A-6892; map ref.
189539-606/659706-35), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by H. Lugano, was
directed by E. Jakoel, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D. Porotzki (processing
of plans), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), E.
Yannai and E. van den Brink (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya (pottery
drawing), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), A. Gorzalczany (scientific
guidance) and D. Masarwa, A. Danzinger, Y. Elisha and L. Drezner
(preparation of excavation area). Additional help was provided by A. 'Azab
and G. Itah.
Mazor (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
precincts of the Mazor antiquities site (East; Permit No. A-5824; map ref.
196312-438/663066-139), prior to paving Road 4711, which connects Highway
444 with the city of El'ad. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Derom Ha-Sharon
Regional Council economic company, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the
assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and
drafting), H. Ben-Ari (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography) and A.
Gorzalczany (guidance).
Nir Gallim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Moshav Nir Gallim (Permit No. A-5866; map ref. 170151-174/636472-478; Fig.
1), in the wake of damage to antiquities. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel
Electric Company, was directed by A. Dagot, with the assistance of E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), O.
Segal (trial trenches), P. Gendelman (pottery reading), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgy laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Or ‘Akiva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

During February-March 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Or
'Akiva antiquities site (Permit No. A-5861; map ref. 192573-619/713793-837),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by Villar International Company,
Ltd., was directed by E. Oren (field photography, surveying and preliminary
drafting), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), N. Zak (drafting), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
Kh. Burin (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kletter Raz
Published: December 2024

An excavation was conducted in August 2000 at Kh. Burin (A-3297*; map
ref. NIG 1986/6909; OIG 1486/1909; HA-ESI 112) prior to depositing fill on
an old road to repave it. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by R. Kletter, with the assistance of S. Ya'akov-Jam
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and M.
Rappaport-Arnov (drawing).
Sha‘ar Efrayim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

From January to April 2002 salvage excavations were conducted in a small
section of the lower foothills, immediately east of moshav Sha'ar Efrayim
(Permit No. A-3577; NIG 20035/68775; OIG 15035/18775). The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Trans-Israel Highway
Co., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink, with the assistance of Y. Dangor
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field
photography), G. Birman (GPS), D. Sklar and Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), H. Khalaily and I. Milevski (prehistoric survey), R. Gat and
Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), C. Amit (studio photography), and C.
Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Ḥorbat Bet Arza
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rochman-Halperin Arieh
Published: December 2024

During August 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted along the
northern fringes of Horbat Bet Arza in south Jerusalem (Permit No. 5994; map
ref. 217843-6/626759-62), in the wake of damage to antiquities when
preparing the area for construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Pinhas Cohen and
Rose Companies, was directed by A. Rochman-Halperin (field and studio
photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Ohayon
(administration), M. Kunin (surveying), R. Bar-Natan, G. Mazor, Y. Porath
and F. Vitto (assistance in find identification). Thanks also to A.
Eirikh-Rose, D. Levy, A. Nagar, A. Ganon, as well as to Ashraf, the building
contractor's representative at the site.
‘Avedat
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fabian Peter
Published: December 2024

During March 1999-January 2000, excavations were conducted in the Roman
army camp in 'Avedat (Permit No. A-3029; map ref. 178224-368/522520-787).
The excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were
directed by P. Fabian and T. Erickson-Gini, with the assistance of G. Seriy
and N.S. Paran (area supervision), A. Tsagaiand A. Klakhmann.
(conservation), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), D. Tsel
and A. Keidar (conservation plans), T. Sagiv and C. Amit (field and studio
photography), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory) and I. Dudin and T.
Krinkin-Fabian (drawing of finds). Approximately 80 workmen participated in
the excavations, as part of the project to provide work for the unemployed,
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the State of Israel.
“Path Circling around the Kinneret”, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shapiro Anastasia
Published: December 2024

During July 2008, a survey was conducted along the shore of the
Kinneret, between Kefar Nahum and Arik Bridge (License No. S-50/2008; map
ref. 25535-750/75470-600), prior to the construction of the "Path Circling
the Kinneret". The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Kinneret Drainage Authority, was carried
out by Y. Stepansky, O. Zingboym (GPS) and A. Shapiro (data processing), in
accordance with a development plan prepared by the office of A.
Rappaport-Rothman and A. Ben-Yosef of Environmental, Tourism and Leisure
Planning, Ya'ad.
Ḥorbat Anusha (South), Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lupu Ronit
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2009, a survey was conducted along Highway 465 east of
El'ad (License No. S-110/2009; map ref. 1984-2004/6605-10), prior to
widening the road. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Department of Public Works,
was performed by R. Lupu (field photography), and H. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot
(survey map).
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2007, a trial excavation was conducted on
Gideon Ben-Yo'ash Street in the Afridar quarter of Ashqelon (Permit No.
A-5307; map ref. 159171-200/621897-950), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Afridar Housing&Development Co. Ashqelon Ltd., was
directed by M. Haiman (field photography), with the assistance of M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Dudin (pottery
drawing), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), G. Bijovsky and A. Berman
(numismatics) and L. Di Segni (inscription).
Shen Ramon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hofesh Ori ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fitoussi Guy
Published: December 2024

During May 2009, a trial excavation was conducted in a cave in Makhtesh
Ramon (Permit No. A-5650; map ref. 18645/49772), after it was breached and
an intact pithos was discovered inside. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Ganor, G. Fitoussi and O.
Hofesh, with the assistance of A. Ganor (surveying), C. Amit (studio
photography), N. Zak (plan), C. Hersch (drawing), O. Cohen-Weinberger
(petrography), Y. Garfinkel, B. Brandl and M. Saban. Additional aid was
rendered by S. Bar-Tura, N. Distenfeld and H. Shchupak, inspectors with the
Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery.
Jerusalem, Talpiyot East, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barda Leticia ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda
Published: December 2024

During October 2005, an archaeological survey was conducted along the
eastern slopes of the East Talpiyot neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-4626; map ref 2215-20/6278-82), prior to preparing construction and
expansion plans for the neighborhood. The survey, on behalf of Israel the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Dagan (field photography), with
the participation of L. Barda (GPS) and Z. 'Adawi.
Ḥorevot Sokho
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar
Published: December 2024

During February 2010, a terracotta figurine was found on the surface of
Horevot Sokho (map ref. 19755/62100) by A. Rosenzweig. The figurine was
turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority (photography: C. Amit).
Jerusalem, Khirbat Ṣabiḥa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat
Sabiha in the East Talpiyot neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5663;
map ref. 221631-55/627950-60). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Lands
Administration, was directed by R. Be'eri (field photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying), E. Belashov (drafting) and I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery
drawing). Additional assistance was provided by D. Amit, who identified the
winepress and reconstructed the use of the rope and press beam.
Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sion Ofer
Published: December 2024

During June 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in a shop at No.
12 Via Dolorosa Street (Permit No. A-5935; map ref. 222305/631985), prior to
the replacement of a floor (Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by F. Hamad, was directed
by O. Sion, with the assistance of A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying), A.
Peretz (field photography), E. Belashov (drafting) and C. Hersch (pottery
drawing).