bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘En Qashish (‘Ein Qashish)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Malinski-Buller Ariel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ekshtain Ravid ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hovers Erella
Published: December 2024

In July-September 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at the 'En
Qashish site ('Ein Qashish; Permit No. A-6866; map ref.
210361-431/732109-147), prior to paving the Cross-Israel Highway. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Hebrew University and the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company,
Ltd., was directed by O. Barzilai and E. Hovers, with the assistance of A.
Vered, A. Malinsky-Buller, N. Mitki, M. Karkovsky, G. Sovolev, and P. Spivak
(area supervision), G. Balan, D. Almog, A. Gottleib, M. Mor, A. Popdaryavko
and L. Panksik (assistant area supervisors), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), R. Ekshtain (GIS), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), M. Olman (field drawings), L. Brilovsky and H. Goldgayer (field
laboratory), N. Nir (geochemistry), N. Greenbaum and I.Raskin (geology), M.
Schalschmidt and R. Shahak-Gross (micromorphology), N. Agha
(archaeozoology), Y. Rak (anthropology), A. Gorzalczany, K. Sa'id and L.
Talmi (planning and logistics).
En-Nabi Yusha‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Berger Uri
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the ruins of
en-Nabi Yusha' village
(النبي
يوشع), southeast of Yesha' Junction
and near Koah Fortress (Yesha' Fortress; Permit No. A-7126; map ref.
252314/779860; Fig. 1), after having sustained damage during the
construction of a road parallel to Road 899. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by U. Berger, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Liran, R. Mishayev and M.
Kahan (surveying and drafting), K. Tal Smith (photography), H. Tahan-Rosen
(pottery drawing), L. Porat (pottery restoration) and a group of laborers
from Majd el-Krum. Special thanks to K. Kehat (Ha-Re'ut Museum) and A.
Rosler (ABUS Company).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood D
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Neighborhood D in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7209; map ref.
19652-72/62448-62; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction
and Housing, was directed by Z. 'Adawi with the assistance of Y. Paz.
Additional assistance was given by A. Peretz (field photography), M. Kahan,
A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS) and S.
Gendler (metal detection).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood C2
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair
Published: December 2024

In January-February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the C2
Neighborhood of Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7002; map ref.
19908-22/62309-17; Fig. 1), prior to paving a road (No. 6). The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by Z. 'Adawi, with the
assistance of Y. Tzur (area supervision), Y. Paz (consultation and
scientific guidance), A. Peretz (field photograph), A. Hajian and M. Kunin
(surveying and drafting), D. Levi (GPS), S. Gendler (metal detection), B.
Dolinka and Y. Rapuano (ceramics), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing).
Mevaseret Ẓiyyon, Har’el Interchange
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frumkin Amos ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

In April 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in a cave c. 200 m
southeast of the Har'el Interchange (Permit No. A-7106; map ref.
214235-51/633810-25), prior to widening Highway 1. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by D. Ein Mor, with the assistance
of N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Marco
(antiquities inspection) and A. Frumkin (geology).
Jerusalem, Har Ḥoma (Southeast)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on the fringe of
Wadi al-Ghrabi, southeast of the Har Homa neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit
No. A-7149; map ref. 222203-452/624742-5073), prior the area becoming a site
for depositing surplus soil. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Moriah Company, was
directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), A.
Peretz (photography), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), D. Tanami (metal
detection) and R. Berin (plans). Trial trenches were conducted at the site
by R. Forestani and Z. Matskevich before the excavation.
‘Ein Hela
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ein Mor Daniel
Published: December 2024

In May 2008, architectural remains were exposed and cleaned at 'Ein
Hela (Permit No. A-5353; map ref. 19956-75/63614-20), a joint initiative of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, and the Jewish National Fund. The
excavation was directed by D. Ein Mor on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, with the assistance of P. Betzer (inspection), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), A. Nagorsky, employees from the Intel Company and
volunteer youths from the Kivunim Program.
Kefar Saba
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In July 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on Mor Street in the
eastern part of Kefar Saba (Permit No. A-6855; map ref.
194217-32/676545-58), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Tsur Enterprises
Ltd., was directed by V. Eshed (photography), with the assistance of Y.
Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting),
H. Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory ).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh (A)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet Shemesh
(Permit No. A-7109; map ref. 199071-134/624074-199; 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 I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y. Tsur (area supervision),
N. Nahama (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting)
and A. Peretz (photography).
Ḥorbat Usha (B)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Usha
(Permit No. A-7092; map ref. 213811-56/744962-5014), prior to paving a
section of Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway Company Ltd.,
was directed by A. Massarwa (photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani
(administration), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GPS), R. Mishayev and R. Liran
(surveying and drafting), A. Gorzalczany (scientific guidance), P. Gendelman
(ceramics) and K. Sa'id.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood D
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In September-October 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramat
Bet Shemesh, Neighborhood D (Permit No. A-7216; map ref.
197577-93/623095-110), prior to construction. The excavation, underwritten
on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry
of Housing and Construction, was directed by I. Radashkovsky, with the
assistance of N. Nahama and R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin, V.
Essman and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography),
B. Touri (safety), A Zilberbod and D. Ben-Ami (consultation), N. Zak
(plans), and S. Gendler, Y. Tsur and O. Shalev.
Jerusalem, Khirbat Umm Leisun
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yeger David
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private lot in
the Umm Leisun neighbourhood of Jerusalem, within the precincts of the
Khirbat Umm Leisun site (Permit No. A-7161; map ref. 223169-88/627562-86),
prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by N.Baradeiwas directed by D.
Yeger, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), V. Essman and Y.
Shmidov (surveying and drafting) and B. Touri.
Kafr Kanna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: December 2024

In June 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in Kafr Kanna (Permit
No. A-7160; map ref. 231688-741/739216-62), prior to construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
F. Abu Zedan (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration).
The Glass Finds from Ḥorbat Ẓefat ‘Adi (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: December 2024

In June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Zefat 'Adi
(East) (Permit No. A-4822; map ref. 215854/747833), after an unauthorized
earthmoving operation destroyed much of the site. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Smithline. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds, and O. Marder studied the
flint items. The finds date from the Early Chalcolithic, the Roman and the
Late Byzantine periods.
Flint Artifacts from Ḥorbat Ẓefat ‘Adi (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer
Published: December 2024

In June 2006, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Zefat 'Adi
(East) (Permit No. A-4822; map ref. 215854/747833), after an unauthorized
earthmoving operation destroyed much of the site. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by H.
Smithline. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds, and O. Marder studied the
flint items. The finds date from the Early Chalcolithic, the Roman and the
Late Byzantine periods.
Yoṭvata – 2004
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Davies Gwyn ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi
Published: December 2024

During June 2004, a second season of excavations was conducted in the
Late Roman fort at Yotvata (License No. G-15/04; map ref. NIG 2043/4217; OIG
1543/9217). The excavation, on behalf of the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill and Florida International University, was directed by U. Avner,
G. Davies and J. Magness. The staff included T. Levine (registration and
pottery restoration), N. Bierling (photography), J. S. Bucko (surveying and
drafting), B. McCane (field supervision), and E. Stegmaier (artist). The
excavation was funded by the Elot Regional Council, the Toronto Jewish
Community, and the Foundation for Biblical Archaeology (North Carolina).
Legio and Kfar 'Otnay: The Coins (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

In April and May 2001, three salvage excavations were carried out at the
sites of Kefar 'Otnay and Legio west of Megiddo Junction: at Kefar 'Otnay,
southwest of the junction (Area A; Permit No. A-3401; map ref.
21810-1/71980-1), prior to building a visitor center at Megiddo Prison; and
at Legio, northwest side of the junction (Areas B, C; Permit Nos. A-3417,
A-3548; map ref. 21790-810/71990-2000). The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was
directed by H. Abu-'Uqsa. D. Syon studied the coins, and I. Ktalav studied
the mollusks. The remains are dated to the Roman and early Byzantine
periods.
Miẓpe Modi‘in
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spivak Polina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eshed Vered
Published: December 2024

In December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted along the shoulder
of Highway 443, near Mizpe Modi'in (Permit No. A-6977; map ref.
196100-200/650900-50; Fig. 1), after A. Danziger identified damage to
antiquities in the course of routine inspection of development work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by
P. Spivak, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Peretz
(field photography), M. Kunin (drafting), C. Ben-Ari (GPS) and M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing).
Bab el-Hawa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Assis Royee
Published: December 2024

In April 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in the northern part of
Horbat Bab al-Hawa, along the planned route of a water pipeline (Permit No.
A-7068; map ref. 272450-950/783500-50). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Mekorot Company, was
directed by R. Assis (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), O. Zingboym and Y.
Har'el (trial trenches), H. Bron (area preparation), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and laborers from
Buq'ata.
Tel ‘Agol
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bisharat Eyad
Published: December 2024

In June 2013, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel 'Agol in the Alon
Tavor industrial zone (Permit No. A-6821; map ref. 234311-483/726516-643),
prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Yoram Gadish Infrastructure
and Construction Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Bisharat, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), W. Atrash (scientific guidance) and Y. Bibas (photography).
Eshta’ol, Areas H and J—2013
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Golani Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Be’eri Ron ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob
Published: December 2024

In August-November 2013, large scale rescue excavations were undertaken
at the pre- and proto-historic site in Moshav Eshta'ol prior to the widening
of Road 38 and the renovation of roads within the moshav (Permit No. A-6869;
map refs. 200843-1165/631547-737, 200738-929/631725-848; Fig. 1). The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company,
Ltd., was directed by A. Golani, B. Storchan, R. Be'eri and J. Vardi. The
project was assisted by Z. Matskevich, N. Ben-Ari and Y. Tsur (area
supervisors), Z. Turgeman (assisting archaeologist), S. Mizrahi (chief
registrar), R. Abu-Halef (logistics and administration), A. Peretz (field
photography), Sky View Inc. (aerial photography), A. Hajian, M. Kunin, R.
Mishayev, M. Cohen and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), E. Kamaisky, A.
Fadida, T. Gonen and M. Bein (ceramic restoration and conservation), Y. Paz
(ceramic specialist), O. Ackerman (geomorphology), N. Agha (archaeozoology),
Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), V. Caracuta (archaeobotany), E. Boaretto
and J. Regev (14C dating). The project was also assisted by E. Nov, H.
Shliker, R. Nikelsberg, M. Birkenfeld, and T. Steiner (student workers), L.
Barda (GIS/GPS), O. Barzilai (prehistory), Y. Baruch, D. Ben-Ami, P. Betzer
and A. Eirikh-Rose (IAA, Jerusalem Region).
Har Harif
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Vardi Jacob ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: December 2024

In March-May 2012 salvage excavations were conducted in Section D along
the international boundary between Israel and Egypt (Permit No. A-6463; map
ref 153518-4260/493218-5240; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of the
border fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by D.
Yegorov, J. Vardi and D. Degen, with the assistance of M. Kunin and A.
Hajian (surveying and drafting), S. Gal (GPS) and Y. Al-'Amor
(administration).
‘Enot ‘Eynan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, an excavation was conducted at the Natufian site of
'Eynan (Permit No. A-6874; map ref. 253848-975/776237-374; Fig. 1),
following damage to the northern part of the site, when a fence was
constructed around the Mekorot pumping facility there. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed by H. Khalaily (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), D. Avshalom-Gorni and A. Berger.
Horbat Midrasa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In May 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat Midrasa, near
the Givat Ram neighborhood in west Karmi'el (Permit No. A-7410; map ref.
225835-909/758105-206), following damage to antiquities during the
installation of an electric pole. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig (photography), with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying and
drafting), N. Zak (plans), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing) and laborers
from Majd al-Krum.
Khirbat Bardagha (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kogan-Zehavi Elena
Published: December 2024

In July 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Moshav
'Azriqam (Permit No. A-7451; map ref. 171411-50/628012-30), prior to paving
a new bypass road leading to the moshav. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Be'er Toviyya
Regional Council, was directed by E. Kogan-Zehavi, with the assistance of Y.
Al-'Amor (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and
drafting), Y. Yolowitz (photography), O. Shmueli (safety), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and N. Michael (trial trenches). Special
thanks are due to S. Ganor and D. Eisenberg-Degen for their help during the
excavation.
Nahal Yarmut
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In December 2014-March 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-7272; map ref. 215369-435/633938-96; Fig.
1), prior to paving a road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction
and Housing, was directed by I. Radashkovsky, with the assistance of R.
Abu-Halaf and N. Nahama (administration), B. Touri (safety), M. Kahan, M.
Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography),
S. Gendler (metal detection), N. Zak (map and plans), V. Nosikovsky
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing), D. Ben-Ami (scientific guidance and ceramics) and P.
Betzer.
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lieberman Tehillah
Published: December 2024

In June-July 2014, a trial excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh E (Permit No. A-7146; map ref. 2005/6230), 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 I.
Zilberbod, with the assistance of T. Lieberman (area supervision), N. Nehama
and R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography) and the Sky View Company (aerial
photography).
Jerusalem, Ras el-‘Amud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

In October 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the Ras el-'Amud
neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5258; map ref. 221970/629825), prior
to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the developer, Mr. F. Muhammad, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of Y. Ohayon (administration),
M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography),
C. Hersch (pottery drawing), E. Belashov (plans) and R. Kool (numismatics).
Khirbat Beit Kufa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Glick Alexander
Published: December 2024

In June 2000, a trial excavation was conducted east of Moshav Bet
Nehemya, at Khirbat Beit Kufa (Permit No. A-3245; map ref.
196270-315/653100-200; Fig. 1), after ancient remains were discovered while
overseeing construction work on Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel
Highway Company, Ltd., was directed by A. Glick, with the assistance of Y.
Elisha (inspection), V. Essman (surveying and drafting), H. Tzion (GPS), T.
Sagiv (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing) and N. Zak and D.
Porotzki (plans). Additional assistance was rendered by R. Kletter, E.
Yannai and E. Haddad.
Ramat Yishay
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hanna Butros ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Atrash Walid
Published: December 2024

In February 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of
Ramat Yishay (Permit No. A-7053; map ref. 216134-88/734424-78; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr. Yossi Amur, was directed by W.
Atrash (field photography) and B. Hanna, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi
and Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev, R. Liran and T. Meltsen
(surveying and drafting), A. Shapiro (GPS), H. Abu 'Uqsa-'Abud (pottery
reading), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography) and Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass).
Kefar Sava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Durar
Published: December 2024

In April 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at 5 Ha-Tzabar Street
in Kefar Sava (Permit No. A-7386; map ref. 194305-28/676421-45; Fig. 1),
prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by Mr. Solomon Kislevski, was directed by
D. Masarwa, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), A. 'Azab (consultation), A. Gorzalczany
(guidance), C. Ben-Ari (GPS), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).
‘Akko, Tel ‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Hamid Amani ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

In July-September 2006 and November-December 2008, excavations were
conducted on the western part of Tel 'Akko (Area W; Permit Nos. A-4846,
A-5548; map ref. 208218/758578), prior to the expansion of the railway. The
excavations, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed by
A. Abu Hamid (photography) and H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi and Y. Lavan (administration), V. Essman, V. Pirsky, R. Mishayev
and A. Shapiro (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (photography) and D.
Syon (numismatics). Most of the artifacts were processed in the Sir Maurice
and Lady Irene Hatter Laboratory for Coastal and Harbour Archaeology at the
University of Haifa.
Tel el-Ḥashash (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marmelstein Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In March-May 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel el-Ḥashash
(South; Permit No. A-7067; map ref. 181256/666721; Fig. 1), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Tshuva Group, was directed by Y. Marmelstein
and A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Buchennino, L. Rauchberger and E. Haddad (preliminary
inspections), O. Segal (area supervision and pottery reading), U. 'Ad and E.
Jakoel (areas supervision), A. Peretz (field photography), C. Ben-Ari (GPS),
M. Kahan and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), N. Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya
(field drawings and pottery drawing), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration),
Y. Kupershmidt and V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Nagar and V.
Eshed (physical anthropology) and D. Ben-Tor (scarabs identification).
Additional assistance was rendered by Y. Levi, D. Barkan, M. Ajami, F.
Volynsky, A. Dagot, V. Shuster, D. Abu Salah, M. Schiff, L. Nadav-Ziv, M.
Haiman and the project managers on behalf of the Barkan Company.
Kefar Sirqin (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Azab Anan
Published: December 2024

In June 2015, a trial excavation was conducted south of Kefar Sirqin
(Permit No. A-7435; map ref. 193740-61/664072-115; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of a gas pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Israel Natural Gas Lines
Company, Ltd., was directed by A. 'Azab, with the assistance of S. Krispin
(area supervision), Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Shuiskaya (drawing) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Khirbat eṭ-Ṭira (Bareqet)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Itach Gilad ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zuckerman-Cooper Roni
Published: December 2024

In March 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Moshav Bareqet,
which is located within the boundaries of the site of Khirbat et-Tira
(Permit No. A-7366; map ref. 194810/658240; Fig. 1), after ancient remains
were damaged. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by Moshav Bareqet, was directed by G. Itach, with the
assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan and R. Mishayev
(surveying and drafting), A. Fadida (field photography), A. Dagot and C.
Ben-Ari (GPS), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), H. Torgë (pottery reading),
N. Zak (plans), R. Zuckerman-Cooper (archaeozoology), A. Gorzalczany
(consultation) and A. 'Azab (IAA Central District archaeologist).
Lod, Exodus Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Jakoel Eriola
Published: December 2024

In July 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot on Exodus
Street, Lod (Permit No. A-7454; map ref. 190647-85/651342-72), prior to the
construction of a daycare center. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Lod municipality, was
directed by E. Jakoel, with the assistance of S. Krispin and D. Shahar (area
supervision), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), R. Mishayev, R.
Liran, A. Hajian and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), C. Ben-Ari and A.
Dagot (GPS), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Marmelstein (aerial
photography using a drone), S. Ajami, T. Ajami and G. Ben-Ari (data entry),
U. 'Ad and L. Weinblum (computing), A. de Vincenz (ceramics), M. Shuiskaya
(pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), N. Marom (archaeozoology), A.
Glick (ammunition), C. Amit (studio photography), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics), A. Gorzalczany and P.
Gendelman (scientific guidance), T. De'adle and A. Shavit (consultation) and
Y. Elisha, I. Kornfeld and J. Marcus (preliminary inspections and
preparation of the area for excavation). Additional assistance was rendered
by Y. Levy, A. Azab, A. Shadman, A. Glick and M. Ajami of the IAA Central
Region.
Ḥuqoq – 2014
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Magness Jodi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kisilevitz Shua ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Grey Matthew ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Spigel Chad ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Coussens Brian ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Britt Karen
Published: December 2024

During the month of June 2014, a fourth season of excavations was
conducted at Horbat Huqoq in eastern Galilee (License No. G-16/2014; map
ref. 245198/754556; Magness 2012; Magness et al. 2013; Magness et al. 2014).
The excavations were undertaken and underwritten by the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brigham Young University (Utah), Trinity University
(Texas) and the University of Toronto (Canada). Additional funding was
provided by Dumbarton Oaks (Washington, D.C.), The Foundation for Biblical
Archaeology (S. Bishop) and private donors. The excavation was directed by
J. Magness, with the assistance of S. Kisilevitz (assistant director), M.
Golan (administration), C. Spigel, M. Grey, and B. Gordon (area
supervision), T. De'adle (consultant on the modern village), B. Coussens
(assistant area supervisor), J. Bucko (surveying), J. Haberman (field
photography), M. Robinson-Mohr (registration), D. Schindler (ceramics), K.
Britt (mosaics), M. Belmaker (rodent remains), J. George (paleobotany), C.
Swan (glass), N. Elkins (numismatics), P. Flesher (computer data and
educational program), R. Mohr (drawing), V. Pirsky (drafting), O. Cohen
(site conservation) and M. Lavie (cleaning and conservation of artifacts).
Most of the volunteers were undergraduate and graduate students from the
U.S.A. and Canada.
Mevaseret Ziyyon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In October-November 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted within the
area of the Mevaseret Ziyyon Local Council (Permit No. A-7189; map ref.
215369-435/633938-96), in the wake of development work prior to the
construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Nitsba Holding, was
directed by I. Radashkovsky, with the assistance of N. Nehama and E. Bachar
(administration), M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), N. Amitai-Preiss
(artifact identification), N. Zak (plans and map), A. Peretz (field
photography), C. Amit (studio photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (artifacts
drawing) and B. Touri (safety). Additional assistance was rendered by D.
Ben-Ami, P. Betzer, A. Eirikh-Rose, S. Gendler, N. Ben-Ari and A. Marco.
Nahal Yattir 1
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
vicinity of Nahal Yattir, c. 3 km east of Tel Sheva' (Permit No. A-7229; map
ref. 190714-759/573479-526), ​​prior to construction of
Segment 3 of the Highway 6. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Cross-Israel Highway
Company, was directed by D. Yegorov (field photography), with the assistance
of Y. Al-'Amor (administration), S. Gal (GPS) and M. Kahan (surveying and
drafting).
Ashqelon Barneʻa: The Glass Finds
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar
Published: December 2024

In May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted along Yo'ash Ben Gideon
Street in Ashqelon's Barneʻa neighborhood (Permit No. A-6497; map
ref. 159169-228/621886-963), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Afridar
company, was directed by I. Peretz. The glass finds were studied by T.
Winter, and G. Bijovsky studied the coins. The excavation yielded building
remains from the Roman through the Early Islamic periods. For the full
report, see links below.
Jerusalem, Kh. er-Ras
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit
Published: December 2024

In December 1993 and January 1994, a salvage excavation was conducted at
Kh. er-Ras, on the northern bank of the Refa'im Valley (Permit No. A-2083;
map ref. 21671-92/62801; Feig and Abed Rabu 1996), following the discovery
of antiquities during road construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by N. Feig. A late Iron Age Four
Room house and an Ottoman-period terrace were unearthed. Feig N. and Abd
Rabu O. 1996. Jerusalem, Khirbet er-Ras. ESI 15:74-75. For the full report,
see link below.
Nahshon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tsur Yoav
Published: December 2024

In October 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kibbutz Nahshon
(Permit No. A-7537; map ref. 196154/637581; Fig. 1), prior to the expansion
of the kibbutz. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Tzur, with the assistance of N. Nahama
(administration), A. Eirikh-Rose (GPS), M. Kahan (surveying, drafting and
reconstruction of the tomb), B. Dolinka (ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov
(pottery drawing) and N. Zak (plan). Trial trenches were excavated at the
site by N. Ben-Ari prior to the archaeological excavation.
Nein
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yannai Eli
Published: December 2024

In July 2008, an excavation was conducted on the northeastern outskirts
of the village of Nein (Permit No. A-5466; map ref. 233175-202/726281-320;
Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. Yannai (field photography and
surveying).
Kh. ‘Asafna (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

In July-August 2014, a trial excavation was conducted near the
abandoned village of Khirbat 'Asafna (East; Permit No. A-7174; map ref.
209716-826/736091-158) after A. Sa'id carried out mechanical trenching and
inspection at the bottom of a former fish pond (Khirbat 'Asafna East, pond
2.1) and established the presence of archaeological remains. The excavation,
carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
the Cross-Israel Highway Company Ltd, was conducted by E.C.M. van den Brink
(photography) with the assistance of A. Sa'id (field supervision) and the
participation of E. Bachar (administration), K. Sa'id (regional
archaeologist), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), A. Yaroshevich
(chipped stone tools), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and Griffin Aerial
Imaging (aerial photography).
The IDF House un the Old City, Jerusalem: A Jug bearing a Persian Poem
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Amitai-Preiss Nitzan
Published: December 2024

From October 2007 to March 2008, a trial excavation was intermittently
conducted beneath the floors of a building known as the IDF House (Bet
Zahal) at the corner of the Street of the Chain (Bab el-Silsileh) and
Ma'alot Ha-Rav Getz Street in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5276,
map ref. 222164-5/631569-70; Avner, Ariel and Rubanovich 2012), prior to
renovations. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by Daniel Landski Architects Ltd., was directed
by R. Avner and Y. Billig. M. Avissar studied the ceramic assemblage; N.
Amitai-Preiss and A. de Vincenz studied an inscribed clay pipe; N.
Amitai-Preiss studied also the jug bearing a Persian poem. The majority of
ceramic finds from the site date from the Ottoman period
(sixteenth-nineteenth centuries CE); several finds date from the late
Byzantine - beginning of the Early Islamic periods; and the inscribed jug is
dated to the fifteenth century CE. Avner R., Ariel D.T. and Rubanovich J.
2012. Jerusalem, the Old City, IDF House. HA-ESI 124. For the full report,
see links below.
Jerusalem, Ha-Porzim Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Turgeman-Yaffe Zohar
Published: December 2024

In January 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the courtyard of
a residential building on 16 Ha-Porzim Street in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-7302; map ref. 220038-58/630465-80), after ancient remains were discovered
in a preliminary inspection prior to the construction of an elevator and a
security room in the building. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the owner, M. Lecker, was
directed by Z. Turgeman-Yaffe, with the assistance of S. Leshem (preliminary
inspections), N. Malka (administration), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying
and drafting), A. Fadida (photography), N. Zak (plan), A. Shimron
(geoarcheology) and A. Weigmann of the IAA Jerusalem region.
Er-Reina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marom Nimrod ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bisharat Eyad
Published: December 2024

In September 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Er-Reina (Permit
No. A-7203; map ref. 229488-521/736511-35; Fig. 1), prior to construction.
The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed
by E. Bisharat (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi
(administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying and drafting), A.
Shapiro (GPS), E.J. Stern (pottery reading), Y. Bibas (studio photography),
H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), N. Marom (archaeozoology) and W. Atrash
and K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance).
Ḥorbat Devora
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Syon Danny
Published: December 2024

During October 2002 a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Devora,
in Dabburiya (Permit No. A-3737*; map ref. NIG 2353/7339; OIG 1853/2339),
after mechanical equipment damaged ancient rock-cuttings in a bedrock
outcrop of nari. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by D. Syon, assisted by Y. Ya'aqobi (administration) and A. Oshri
(photography).
Tel Yarmut, Site 203A
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mizrahi Sivan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Meitlis Yitzhak
Published: December 2024

In August 2014, an excavation was conducted west of Tel Yarmut (Permit
No. A-7185; map ref. 196957/624206; Fig. 1), prior to construction in
Neighborhood D in Ramat Bet Shemesh. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing,
was directed by S. Mizrahi and Y. Paz, with the assistance of Y. Meitlis
(area supervision), A. Dimitriev(assistant area supervisor), N. Nehama, R.
Abu Halaf and Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), A. Peretz (field photography),
A. Hajian, M. Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), S. Gendler
(logistics) and I. Delerson (plans).
Naḥal Soreq
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Radashkovsky Igal
Published: December 2024

In May 2016, a salvage an excavation was conducted near Nahal Soreq
(Permit No. A-7688; map ref. 20910-5/62970-5; Fig. 1), prior to the
installation of the fifth water pipeline to Jerusalem. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mekorot Company, was directed by I. Radashkovsky (field photography), with
the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), B. Touri (safety), A. Hajian
and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and N. Zak (map and plans). Additional
assistance was rendered by J. Uziel, A. Shadman and A. Eirikh-Rose.
Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

In August 2011, a rock-hewn burial cave was documented on Derekh
Ha-Zetim Street in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem (map ref.
222220/633360; Fig. 1), while overseeing the installation of a pipe by the
Gihon Company. The documentation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, was performed by Z. ‘Adawi (surveying and photography) with the
assistance of N. Zak (drafting), A. Abbasi and Y. Baruch.
Jerusalem, Armon Ha-Naziv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, ‘Adawi Zubair ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eirikh-Rose Anna ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baruch Yuval
Published: December 2024

In September 2011, a rock-hewn burial cave was documented at Hai Farouk
Junction in the Jebel Mukkabbir neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-6356; map ref. 222840/629170; Fig. 1), after it was partially destroyed by
illicit construction work and extensive plundering. The documentation, on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was carried out by Z. ‘Adawi
(surveying and photography), with the assistance of A. ‘Abassi, D. Levi (GPS
surveying) and N. Zak (drafting). Inspectors with the Ministry of Religious
Affairs returned the human bones to the cave, which was subsequently sealed
with concrete.
‘Eli
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenfeld Uzi
Published: December 2024

In May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Eli (Judea and
Samaria License No. 7-3-2011; map ref. 225736-830/664376-456), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer,
was directed by U. Greenfeld, with the assistance of P. Portonov and A.
Harel (surveying and drafting), S. Ammami (field photography) and M.
Manukian (drawing of finds).
Ḥorbat Zelef
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mokary Abdalla
Published: December 2024

In October 2013, a trial excavation was conducted, followed by a
salvage excavation in March 2014, on the southeastern slope of Horbat Zelef
(Permit Nos. A-6931, A-7066; map ref. 238440-79/732673-711; Fig. 1), prior
to construction in the village of Shibli. The excavation, on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Mokary, with the assistance
of Y. Lavan (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying), Y. Bibas
(photography) and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Modi‘in, Ḥorbat Kelaḥ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oren Eliran
Published: December 2024

In November 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Ligad
Center Industrial Zone in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-7572; map ref.
197957-8192/647637-876; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Mega Or Holdings Company, Ltd., was directed by E. Oren (photography), with
the assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan
(surveying and drafting), A. ‘Azab, S. Krispin and R. Toueg.
Naḥal ḥur
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Mamalya Haim
Published: December 2024

In February 2017, a trial excavation was conducted in a tributary of
Nahal Hur, south of Horbat Hur (Permit No. A-7913; map ref.
193774-874/576517-627; Fig. 1), prior to the development and widening of
Highway 31. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority Israel and financed by the Netivei Israel Company, was directed by
H. Mamalya (drafting and field photography), with the assistance of Y.
Al-‘Amor (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), S. Talis and Y. Abadi-Reiss
(consultation) and laborers from Abu Kaf.
Ashqelon, el-Jura
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Assaf
Published: December 2024

In November-December 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted within
the bounds of the el-Jura site, at the corner of Eli Cohen Street and
Ben-Gurion Boulevard in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-6624; map ref.
158234-467/619344-491; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of the city hall
and residential buildings. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashqelon Economic
Corporation, was directed by I.M. Peretz (photography), with the assistance
of Y. Al-Amor (administration), D. Eisenberg-Degen (area supervision and
photography), S. Talis (area supervision and computing), D. Yegorov (area
supervision and photography), Y. Huster (assistance in area supervision), L.
Weinblum (computing), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), Y. Nagar and V. Eshed (physical anthropology), S. Ganor (metal
detection), T. Gonen (pottery restoration), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery
drawing), A. German-Levanon (digital pottery drawings), C. Hersch (glass
drawing), Y. Yolowitz and C. Amit (studio photography), V. Nosikovsky and L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), A. Ganor (glass restoration), G.
Bijovsky (numismatics), T. Winter (glass), D. Langgut (botany), N. Sukenik
(textiles), P. Figueras (Greek inscription), A. Peretz (field photography
and weapons) and the Sky View Company (aerial photography).
Bet Shemesh, Ramat Bet Shemesh D4
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Landes-Nagar Annette
Published: December 2024

In February-March 2015, an excavation was conducted in Ramat Bet
Shemesh (Permit No. A-7341; map ref. 196424-675/623465-603; 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 A. Landes-Nagar (field photography), with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), M. Kunin and M. Cohen
(surveying and drafting) and D. Porotsky (plans).
Pottery from the Mamluk–Early Ottoman and Late Ottoman Periods from
Khirbat Yamma (Yaḥam) with Insights on Regionalism and Imports
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J.
Published: December 2024

In January 2009, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kh. Yamma
(Yaham), within the boundaries of Kafr Yamma in the Sharon plain (Permit No.
A-5575; map ref. 20330/69735), prior to construction and in the wake of
damage to antiquities caused by the installation of a water channel. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and funded by Mr. Z.
Muhamad, was directed by D. Massarwa. E.J. Stern studied the pottery, and R.
Kool identified the coins. The excavation revealed building remains from the
Mamluk-early Ottoman and the late Ottoman periods. For the full report, see
links below.
Be’er Sheva‘, Naḥal ‘Ashan (Newe Menaḥem B): Remains from the Byzantine
and the Ottoman Periods
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: December 2024

In February-April 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted north of the
neighborhood of Nahal 'Ashan (Newe Menahem B) in the northwestern part of
Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-7026; map ref. 176-8/575-6), 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 D. Eisenberg-Degen. A. Lester studied two metal artifacts-a
coffee pot and a bracelet-and A. Peretz studied an assemblage of modern
ammunition. The excavation yielded two farmsteads from the late Byzantine
period, and buildings and agricultural plots from the late Ottoman period
and the early years of the British Mandate. For the full report, see links
below.