bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Karm er-Ras (Areas F, G)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2001 two excavations were conducted in the eastern (Area
F) and the northern (Area G) parts of Karm er-Ras (Permit No. A-3427; Area F
map ref. NIG 231640/739475; OIG 181640/239475; Area G map ref. NIG
231550/739565; OIG 181550/239565), in the wake of private construction. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
landowners, A. Muntaha (Area F) and S. Na'il (Area G), was directed by Y.
Alexandre (surveying and photography, Area F), with the assistance of B.
Hana (field supervision, Area G), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying, Area
G), H. Smithline (photography, Area G), H. Tahan (pottery drawing) and E.
Belashov and E. Berin (drafting).
Ramla, Qiryat Menachem Begin
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shlomi Varda
Published: December 2024

During November-December 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Qiryat Menachem Begin neighborhood in Ramla (Permit No. A-3781*; map ref.
NIG 198906/638437; OIG 148906/138437), following the installation of sewage
and drainage conduits at a construction site. The excavation, on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority, was directed by V. Shlomi, with the assistance of
D. Porotski (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography), I. Berin (drafting), M.
Avissar (pottery reading and dating), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing),
Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds) and C. Hersch (glass drawing).
Dhahrat et-Tuta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahshoni Pirhiya
Published: December 2024

During December 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of
Dhahrat et-Tuta in the tenth precinct of Ashdod (Permit No. A-3587*; map
ref. NIG 16750/63293; OIG 11750/13293). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashdod Municipal Development
Corporation, was directed by P. Nachshoni and D. Varga, with the assistance
of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and I.
Pikovsky (pottery drawing).
Miẓpe Ramon, Ha-Gamal Site
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During December 2004 a trial excavation was conducted on a hill within
the Ha-Gamal archaeological site in Mizpe Ramon (Permit No. A-4313*; central
map ref. NIG 1803/5016; OIG 1303/0016), in an area slated for the
development of a new neighborhood and following the discovery of what
appeared to be a slag on surface. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Housing and
Construction, was devoid of any finds.
Jerusalem, Talpiyot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During May 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted on Kefar ‘Ezyon
Street in the Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. *A-4516; map ref.
NIG 2212/6282; OIG 1712/1282; Fig. 1), at the construction site of the
American consulate. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the United States government, was directed by G. Solimany,
with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf (administration), A. Hajian (surveying),
T. Sagiv (photography), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Ramla, Al-Amal School
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagorsky Alla
Published: December 2024

During June 2001 a trial excavation was conducted in the courtyard of
the Al-Amal Elementary School in the Old City of Ramla (Permit No. A-3439*;
map ref. NIG 188010–35/648018–38; OIG 138010–35/148018–38). The excavation,
on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagorsky, with
the assistance of I. Rahamim (administration), V. Pirsky (surveying), T.
Sagiv (photography), E. Belashov (drafting) and I. Lidski (pottery drawing).
Shave Ẓiyyon (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: December 2024

During May 2003 an excavation was conducted in southern Nahariyya, south
of the 'En Sara neighborhood, in the northern part of Khirbat el-Mallaha
(Permit No. A-3909*; map ref. NIG 207994/766143; OIG 157994/266143), in the
wake of development. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Nahariyya Municipality, was directed by D.
Avshalom-Gorni (drafting and photography), with the assistance of N. Getzov
(surveying and photography), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), H. Tahan
(drawing) and workers from the Ministry of Labor.
Palmaḥim, Prehistoric Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ajami Moshe
Published: December 2024

During June 2003 a prehistoric survey was conducted next to Qibbuz
Palmahim (Permit No. A-3932; map ref. NIG 1720-38/6492-500; OIG
1220-38/1492-500), in an area slated for the construction of a
desalinization facility. The survey, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Tahal Company, was directed by H. Khalaily, M. Ajami and
L. Barda (GPS).
Ashqelon
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon
Published: December 2024

During February 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted on the premises
of the Ashqelon College (Permit No. A-4092*; map ref. NIG 15938/61982; OIG
10938/11982), following an antiquities inspection in the wake of preparing
the area for construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ashqelon College, was directed by N.S. Paran ,
with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and G. Bijovsky
(numismatics).
Beit ‘Ur et-Taḥta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peleg Yuval
Published: December 2024

A burial cave was documented in January 2001 along the southern fringes
of Beit 'Ur et-Tahta (map ref. NIG 20803/64447; OIG 15803/14447) after it
was breached by grave robbers. The documentation, on behalf of the
Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and Samaria, was conducted by Y.
Peleg, assisted by P. Portnov (surveying and drafting) and M. Manukian
(drawing).
El Bi‘na
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Edna J.
Published: December 2024

During September 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in the middle
of el-Bi'na village (Permit No. A-3983*; map ref. NIG 22580/75968; OIG
17580/25968), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by E. J. Stern, with the assistance of
N. Getzov (early pottery and flint implements), V. Essman and V. Pirsky
(surveying), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), H. Smithline and C. Amit
(photography), R. Abu Raya (inspection), E. Belashov (drafting), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), M.
Smilanski (flint drawing) and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Khirbat Beit ‘Awwa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paran Nir-Shimshon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Aladjem Emil
Published: December 2024

During September–October 2004 a salvage excavation was conducted along
the route of the separation fence west of the Beit ‘Awwa village, c. 10 km
southeast of Bet Guvrin (Permit No. A-4265*; map ref. NIG 19470/60180; OIG
14470/10180). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by N.S. Paran and E.
Alajem, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), I. Peretz
(inspection) and A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting).
Tell Qasile (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barkan Diego
Published: December 2024

During September 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Saviyonei Ramat Aviv Project (Permit No. A-4606*; map ref. NIG
180446/616765; OIG 130446/116765), following the discovery of an underground
plastered installation during development works. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Africa-Israel Company, was
directed by D. Barkan, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), A. Dagot (GPS
surveying), J. Neguer (mosaics) and M. Ajami and E. Yannai.
Khirbat el-Fatuna
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sari Kamil
Published: December 2024

During July 1999 a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat el-Fatuna
(Permit No. A-3076*; map ref. NIG 1761-5/6380-6; OIG 1261-5/1380-6), in the
wake of digging a trench prior to the installation of an oil pipeline. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Sari,
with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing), R. Jackson-Tal (glass
vessels) and A. Pikovski (drawing of glass vessels).
Naḥal Beqa'
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During April 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted on the access road
to the settlement of Segev Shalom (Permit No. A-3884*; map ref. NIG
18475-95/56875-95; OIG 13475-95/06875-95), in the wake of paving the road.
The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Department of Public Works, was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, with the
assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting ), T. Sagiv
(photography) and N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing).
Be’er Sheva‘, Be’er Zafad (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nikolsky Vlada
Published: December 2024

During May 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe Noy
neighborhood of Be’er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-3990*; map ref. NIG
1786–90/5711–20; OIG 1286–90/0711–20), prior to the construction of a new
residential qurater. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the ‘Arim Company of the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by V. Nikolsky-Carmel, assisted by A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting).
Ruhama, Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Varga Daniel
Published: December 2024

During July 2011, an archaeological survey was conducted in Ruhama
Forest (License No. S-303/2011; map ref. 171110-900/598700-9150), prior to
planting trees. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by D.
Varga.
Ḥorbat Mesar: A Roman and Byzantine-Period Bathhouse (Hebrew; english
summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tabar Murad Anton ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter
Published: December 2024

In June and July 2003, a salvage excavation was conducted at Horbat
Mesar, on the eastern fringes of the village of Miesar (Permit No. A-3925;
map ref. 20430-40/70555-70). The excavation was directed by M.A. Tabar; P
Gendelman studied the pottery and G. Bijovsky identified the coins. The
excavation unearthed remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. These
consisted mostly of part of a bathhouse caldarium.
Giv‘atayim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

In February 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
on Ha-Meri St. in Giv'atayim (Permit No. A-3201; map ref. 182650/6643307).
The cave was discovered by M. Ajami during initial construction work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by I
Kornfeld. The cave was used for burial during the Chalcolithic period and
Early Bronze Age IB.
Giv‘atayim: A Burial Cave from the Chalcolithic and the Early Bronze Age
IB (Hebrew; English summary)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Korenfeld Israel
Published: December 2024

In February 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave
on Ha-Meri St. in Giv'atayim (Permit No. A-3201; map ref. 182650/6643307).
The cave was discovered by M. Ajami during initial construction work. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by I
Kornfeld. The cave was used for burial during the Chalcolithic period and
Early Bronze Age IB.
Zarnuqa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fogel Peter
Published: December 2024

During April 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at the site of
Zarnuqa, in the Qiryat Moshe neighborhood of Rehovot (Permit No. A-3891*;
map ref. NIG 18015/64300; OIG 13015/14300). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Fogel, with the assistance of R.
Abu Halaf (administration), A. Buchennino and P. Gendelman (dating of
ceramic finds).
Manot Cave, Seasons 2011–2012
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marder Ofer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hershkovitz Israel
Published: December 2024

In July 2011 and July 2012, two seasons of excavation were conducted in
Manot Cave (License Nos. G-60/2011, G-61/2012; map ref. 21835-45/77105-15).
The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Tel Aviv University and funded by the
Dan David Foundation, the Irene Levi-Sala Foundation and the Israel
Antiquities Authority, were directed by O. Barzilai, O. Marder and I.
Hershkovitz, with the assistance of R. Lavi, M. Goder, D. Igorov, G.
Herzlinger and R. Ben Lulu (area supervision), D. Vaknin (administration),
V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), B. Langford, M. Ulman and
U. Davidovich (mapping), H. Ashkenazi and N. Schneller Pels (laboratory), L.
Barda (map) and C. Amit (photographs) and students and volunteers from the
universities of Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ben-Gurion and Bar-Ilan, the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland,
Ohio. Research partners included A. Ayalon, M. Bar-Matthews, A. Matthews and
G. Yas'ur (Geological Survey of Israel), G. Bar-Oz, R. Yeshurun and N.
Schneller Pels (Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa), E.
Boaretto and V. Caracuta (D-REAMS Radiocarbon Laboratory, Weizmann - Max
Planck Center for Integrative Archeology, Weizmann Institute of Science), B.
Alex (Harvard University), S. Weiner (Kimmel Center for Archaeological
Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science), F. Berna (Simon Fraser University,
Vancouver, Canada), A. Frumkin (Department of Geography, Hebrew University),
D. Bar-Yosef (Tel Aviv University), U. Weiss (Department of Land of Israel
Studies and Archaeology, Bar-Ilan University) and B. Latimer (Case Western
Reserve University). We extend our thanks to Y. Ya'aqobi, Y. Lerer, E. Stern
and D. Barshad (the IAA Northern Region Office) for their support during the
excavation seasons, to the Jewish National Fund for financing the opening of
an operative entrance into the cave and to S. Dora and O. Boneh of that
organization for undertaking that project.
Kafr Kanna (Jebel Khuwweiha): Iron II, Late Hellenistic and Roman Remains
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alexandre Yardenna
Published: December 2024

In November 2006, a salvage excavation was carried out on Jebel
Khuwweikha in Kafr Kanna in the Lower Galilee (Permit No. A-4934; map ref.
232700/739025), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken by the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the owner of the lot, Mr. Z.
Bashir, was directed by Y. Alexandre. The coins were identified by D. Syon.
The excavation revealed limited architectural remains from the Iron Age IIA,
the Late Hellenistic period and the Early and Middle Roman periods, as well
as small finds from the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
Nahal Lakhish
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2009, a trial excavation was conducted north of
Moshav Shekef, on a hill that descends toward Nahal Lakhish (Permit No.
A-5722; map ref. 192930-4060/603920-4450), prior to the construction of a
new settlement. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), T. Kornfeld, M. Kunin and N. Zak (surveying and drafting),
E. Boaretto (14C dating, see enclosed attachment) and a team of laborers.
Additional assistance was rendered during the excavation by D. Varga, Y.
Lender and Y. Israel.
Report on Radiocarbon Sample
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boaretto Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

In August-September 2009, a trial excavation was conducted north of
Moshav Shekef, on a hill that descends toward Nahal Lakhish (Permit No.
A-5722; map ref. 192930-4060/603920-4450), prior to the construction of a
new settlement. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Ministry of Construction and
Housing, was directed by A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor
(administration), T. Kornfeld, M. Kunin and N. Zak (surveying and drafting),
E. Boaretto (14C dating, see enclosed attachment) and a team of laborers.
Additional assistance was rendered during the excavation by D. Varga, Y.
Lender and Y. Israel.
‘Akko, the Citadel
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer
Published: December 2024

During February–March 2002, trial excavations and antiquities
inspections were conducted at the citadel in ‘Akko (Permit No. A-3572*), in
the wake of infrastructure works. The excavations, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Old ‘Akko Development Company and
the Ministry of Tourism, were directed by E. Stern, with the assistance of
A. Thatcher (area supervision and Hellenistic pottery), V. Essman
(surveying), A. Shapiro (registration), H. Smithline (photography), L. Porat
(pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), E.J. Stern (Crusader pottery), D. Syon
(numismatics), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), J. Scheffer and R. Kislev
(conservation, documentation and architecture), Y. Carmel (conservation) and
A. Zazolinsky and C. Cohen (engineering).
Tell Musa Shahin (Kefar Gevirol)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Arbel Yoav ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Ari Chen ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenvald Tal
Published: December 2024

In April-May 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tell Musa
Shahin in Kefar Gevirol in the western part of Rehovot (Permit No. A-6495;
map ref. 178674-728/644768-83, Fig. 1), prior to construction. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by Moshe Avisror and Sons, Ltd., was directed by Y. Arbel
(field photography), with the assistance of E. Bachar and Y. Amrani
(administration), C. Ben-Ari (area supervision, GPS), T. Greenwald (area
supervision), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), M.
Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A. Gorzalczany (studio photography), A.
de-Vincenz (ceramics consultation) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ramat Razi’el
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in November 2000 in a hewn burial
cave at Ramat Razi’el (A-3331*; map ref. NIG 20640–50/63148–50; OIG
15640–50/13148–50) after the cave was breached by mechanical equipment. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Z.
Greenhut and B. Zissu, with the assistance of A. Ben-Nun, I. Lidski (pottery
drawing) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
En Lavan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon
Published: December 2024

During March 1998, a salvage excavation was conducted in a burial cave,
hewn in a cliff below the ruin of ‘En Lavan in Nahal Refa’im (Permit No.
A-2830; map ref. NIG 21528/62850; OIG 16528/12850), in the wake of damage
caused by the installation of a sewage line. The excavation, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem
Development Authority, was directed by G. Solimany (photography), assisted
by H. Abu-Ta‘a and R. Graff (surveying).
‘Iraq Suweidan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Seriy Gregory
Published: December 2024

During September 2002 a trial excavation was conducted at the ‘Iraq
Suweidan site (Permit No. A-3721*; map ref. NIG 171185–225/617250–80; OIG
121185–225/117250–80, in the wake of widening Highway 35 (Ashqelon–Plugot
Junction). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by G. Seriy, with
the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting), T. Sagiv (studio photography), A. Pikovski (pottery drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Lifta
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2003 a trial excavation was conducted along the eastern
bank of the channel, descending from the Me Neftoah spring to the Arazim
Valley (Permit No. A-3936*; map ref. NIG 2187/6338; OIG 1687/1338; Fig. 1),
c. 250 m from the confluence of the channel with the Arazim Valley. The
excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed
by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by R. Avner and Y. Mizrahi, with
the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying) and Z. Greenhut (GPS).
Ramla, the White Mosque
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: December 2024

During September 2005, a trial excavation was conducted along the edge
of the parking lot between the Ramla City Hall and the district courthouse
(Permit No. A-4595*; map ref. NIG 18770/64835; OIG 13770/14835), for the
purpose of installing a drainage pipeline. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Leqtibi Development Company, was
directed by Y. Zelinger, with the assistance of R. Vinitsky (metallurgical
laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), N. Katsnelson (glass) and I.
Lidsky-Rezinkov (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Ṣallaḥ ed-Din Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During July 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on the playground
of the Anglican School in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4521*; map ref. NIG
221736/632632; OIG 171736/132632), prior to the installation of a new
lighting system. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), T. Kornfeld (surveying), E. Belashov (drafting), C. Amit
(studio photography), C. Hersch (find drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass
processing) and O. Shorr (glass restoration).
Mishor Ha-Ruḥot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

During July 2004 a trial excavation was conducted along a group of
farming terraces in a wadibed of a tributary of Nahal Zin, 1 km north of
Mizpe Ramon (Permit No. A-4171*; map ref. NIG 1804/5061; OIG 1304/0061). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Drainage Authority, was directed by M. Haiman, with the participation of
pupils from the Yeshiva Environmental High School in Mizpe Ramon. The work
was part of a project that conserves and prepares the ancient agricultural
systems for contemporary use.
Abu Ghosh
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Khalaily Hamudi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzilai Omry
Published: December 2024

During April 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Neolithic
site of Abu Ghosh (Permit No. A-3890*; map ref. NIG 21027/63540; OIG
16027/13540), prior to expanding the nearby school. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Abu Ghosh Local
Council, was directed by H. Khalaily and O. Barzilai, assisted by A.
Dubovska (surveying and drafting).
Tel Qana
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During the end of June and the beginning of July 2007, a trial
excavation was conducted in an agricultural plot, east of Tel Qana (Tell
el-Mukhmar; Permit No. A-5160; map ref. NIG 189793–961/670624–749; OIG
139793–961/170624–749). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Yarqon Park Authority, was directed by E.C.M.
van den Brink (photography), with the assistance of S. Ya‘aqov-Jam and E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian, T. Melzin, R. Mishayev and N. Zak
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography) and Y. Nagar
(anthropology).
Ḥorbat Toḥelet
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kanias Tzach
Published: December 2024

During April-May 2003 a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Tohelet
in Kefar Habad (Permit No. A-3874*; map ref. NIG 1855-60/65563-600; OIG
1355-60/15563-600). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and funded by Kefar Habad, was directed by T. Kanias, with the assistance of
A. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (photography)
and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing).
Ḥorbat Ḥammim (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, van den Brink Edwin C.M.
Published: December 2024

During July 2007 an excavation was conducted in a development plot at
Horbat Hammim (South; Permit No. A-5203; map ref. NIG 196705-98/644142-237;
OIG 146705-98/144142-237). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and financed by Mega Or Ltd., was directed by E.C.M. van den Brink
(photography), with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar
(administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), L.K.
Horwitz (archeozoology) and O. Marder (flints).
Ashqelon, el-Qabu
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haimi Yoram
Published: December 2024

During July-August 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted at el-Qabu,
in the compound of the Elat-Ashqelon Pipeline Company (Permit No. A-3692*;
map ref. NIG 15553-61/61681-91; OIG 10553-61/11681-91), after ancient
remains were discovered during infrastructure work. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the
assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting),
T. Sagiv (photography), and I. Lidsky (drawing). Many thanks are extended to
Mr. E. Sakal whose help greatly contributed to the success of the
excavation.
Tel Malot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora
Published: December 2024

During June–July 2002 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
eastern fringes of Tel Malot (Permit No. A-3641; map ref. NIG
18742–50/64034–46; OIG 13742–50/14034–46), prior to working on the railroad
track from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Parnos, with the assistance of D.
Sklar and O. Segal (area supervision), R. Abu Khalaf and H. Lavi
(administration), V. Essman, A. Hajian, V. Pirsky, T. Kornfeld and I. Berin
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), I. Bukengolts (pottery
restoration), N. Ze’evi (pottery drawing), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical
laboratory), D.T. Ariel (numismatics) and R. Kehati (archaeozology).
Bu‘eina
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Leea
Published: December 2024

During July 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted at Bu'eina on the
northern slope of Mount Tur'an (Permit No. A-3961*; map ref. NIG
2343-6/74550-7; OIG 1843-6/2455-7). The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by L. Porat, with the assistance of V.
Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Smithline (photography),
E.J. Stern and D. Avshalom-Gorni (ceramic advice) and H. Tahan (pottery
drawing).
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Billig Ya’akov
Published: December 2024

During November 2001 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southern slopes of Giv'at Sha'ul (Tell el-Ful) in Jerusalem (Permit No.
A-3520*; map ref. NIG 2219/6365; OIG 1719/1365; HA-ESI 111), in the wake of
constructing a school. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), C. Amit
(photography), E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel
(numismatics).
Tel Aviv, Ramat Aviv
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagot Angelina
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2004, an excavation was conducted at the intersection of
Levi Eshkol and S.Y. Agnon Streets in Ramat Aviv (Permit No. A-4168*; map
ref. NIG 18024/66774; OIG 13024/16774), after antiquities were discovered
while inspecting infrastructure work. The excavation, on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Dagot, with the assistance of E.
Bachar (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (drawing and surveying), M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology), D.T. Ariel (stamp impression), P. Gendelman (pottery
consultation) and A. Buchennino.
Ar‘ara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Massarwa Abdallah
Published: December 2024

During August 1999, an excavation was conducted in a burial complex from
the Roman period in 'Ar'ara (Permit No. A-3103*; map ref. NIG 208214/714775,
OIG 158214/214775), in the wake of damage caused by a pit for an electric
pole. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed
by A. Massarwa, with the assistance of V. Pirsky (surveying), E. Belashov
(drafting), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), A. Pikovski (drawing of glass vessels),
E. Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Nagar (anthropology), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing).
Tiberias
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stepansky Yosef
Published: December 2024

During January-February 2003 an excavation was conducted along the
southern city wall of Tiberias, in a section between Ha-Bonim and Ha-Galil
Streets (Permit No. A-3814*; map ref. NIG 2510/7434; OIG 2010/2434; ESI
1:110), within the framework of a conservation and reconstruction project of
this city wall segment, implemented by the Conservation Department of the
Antiquities Authority and funded by the Government Tourist Corporation. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y.
Stepansky, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), V. Essman
and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kool (numismatics), C. Amit
(bayonet photography), E.J. Stern (ceramics advice) and R. Oren (technical
assistance on behalf of the project coordinator).
Naḥal Samtar (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Steinmetz Ron
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, an agricultural installation was excavated in a
quarry in Nahal Samtar (North; Permit No. A-4061*; map ref. NIG
2055-6/7097-8; OIG 1555-6/2097-8), which was discovered in the wake of
development work. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority,
was directed by R. Steinmetz.
Kerem Maharal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sa‘id Kareem
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted in Moshav Kerem
Maharal (Permit No. A- 4629*; map ref. NIG 19920-5/72752-4; OIG
14920-5/22752-4; HA-ESI 118, HA-ESI 119), prior to private construction on
Lot 303. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Schwartz family, was directed by M. Masarwah and K.
Sa'id, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), P. Gendelman (pottery reading) and M. Shuiskaya-Arnov
(pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, East Talpiyot
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzel Vered
Published: December 2024

During April 2000, a salvage excavation was conducted on the Armon
Ha-Naziv promenade in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3227*; map ref. NIG
22240/62905; OIG 17240/12905), prior to a construction. The excavation, on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Solimany and V.
Barzel, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld and V. Pirsky (surveying and
drafting) and C. Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Naḥal Refa’im
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sulimani Gideon ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Barzel Vered
Published: December 2024

During September 1999 a salvage excavation was conducted at the Biblical
Zoo in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-3102*; map ref. NIG 21650/62795; OIG
16650/12795), prior to the construction of playground installations. The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by G.
Solimany and V. Barzel, with the assistance of A. Ganon (administration), A.
Hajian (surveying), N. Zak (drafting), N. Ze'evi (pottery drawing), R.
Bankirer (flint implements), M. Smilansky (flint drawing) and M. Sadeh
(archaeozoology).
Khirbat er-Rujm
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lerer Yoav
Published: December 2024

During September-November 1998 an excavation was conducted at Khirbat
er-Rujm on the Sharon Plain (Permit No. A-2924*; map ref. NIG
2037-45/6982-7; OIG 1537-45/1982-7). The excavation, carried out on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority and funded by the Electric Company, was
directed by Y. Lehrer, with the assistance of K. Tibi, S. Ya'aqov-Jam
(administration), I. Vatkin and V. Essman (surveying), Y. Nagar (physical
anthropology), V. Shorr (drafting), T. Sagiv (studio photography), E.
Altmark (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kletter (identification of
figurines), M. Shuiskaya-Arnov (pottery drawing) and E. Yannai.
Rekhes Nafḥa
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: December 2024

At the end of December 2003 and the beginning of January 2004 a salvage
excavation was conducted at Rekhes Nafha ((Permit No. A-4068*; map ref. NIG
1790/5118; OIG 1290/0118; HA-ESI 115:66*–67*), following damage to
antiquities caused while preparing a dirt road for the erection of an
electric pole. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Electric Company, was directed by M. Haiman,
with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting) and K. Vardi of
Ben-Gurion University (dating of the flint implements).
Ḥorbat Gilan (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Dagan Yehuda ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sadeh Shelley
Published: December 2024

During December 2002-March 2003 and May-August 2003, two seasons of
salvage excavations were conducted at Horbat Gilan South (Permit No. A-3822;
map ref. NIG 20350/710265; OIG 15350/21025; Fig. 1), prior to paving the
Trans-Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by Y. Dagan, with the assistance of J. Sharvit, A.
el-Salam, A. Abu-Hamid (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and Y. Dangor
(administration), A. Hajian and A. Iamim (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), Y. Nagar and D. Sklar (physical anthropology), M. Kaufman (DNA
analyses), U. Salzman (geological consultation), L. Barda (mapping), S.
Sadeh (pottery, stone and flint processing), as well as E. Yannai, E.
Eisenberg, R. Gophna, Z. Horowitz and I. Adwwa.
Gesher 2003
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Susan L.
Published: December 2024

The 2003 season at Gesher (G-29/03; map ref. NIG 252/723; OIG 202/223)
was carried out during June-July 2003. The excavation, on behalf of Montana
State University, with the cooperation of the Israel Exploration Society,
was directed by Susan L. Cohen, assisted by J. Rosenberg (surveying), as
well as J.L. Baker, W. Wieckowski, D. Phelps, E. Steinbach, T. Estrup, M.
Gaugnin, L. Anderson and E. Christensen.
Peqi‘in (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Wolff Samuel
Published: December 2024

During September 2005 a brief salvage excavation was conducted in the
heart of the modern village of Peqi'in in the Upper Galilee (Permit No.
A-4607*; map ref. NIG 23150-53/76445-48; OIG 18150-53/26445-48; Fig. 1). The
excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by S.
Wolff, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby and Y. Lerer (administration), R.
Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory), D. Adan-Bayewitz (pottery
identification), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), I. Milevski (stone
vessels), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and N. Getzov, who graciously put the finds
from the survey at my disposal (HA-ESI 119).
En Qobi
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zissu Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weiss Danny
Published: December 2024

During September 2001 the third season of excavations was conducted at
‘En Qobi (Permit No. A- 3489*; map ref. NIG 21121/62600; OIG 16121/12600;
HA-ESI 117, HA-ESI 118). The excavation, carried out on behalf of the
Antiquities Authority and sponsored by the Jewish National Fund, was
directed by B. Zissu and D. Weiss, with the assistance of A. Ben-Nun (area
supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), N. Davidov and T. Sagiv
(photography), J. Abu-Diab, V. Bitman and M. Avrahami (conservation), N. Zak
(drafting) and Z. Greenhut, J. Seligman and D. Amit. Additional assistance
was provided by G. Bashan, H. Tsoref, G. Avni, N. Malka and I. Rotline of
the Jewish National Fund.
Kafr Bara
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Masarwa Marwan
Published: December 2024

During June 2003 a salvage excavation was conducted in a rock-hewn
burial cave in Kafr Bara (Permit No. A-3929*; map ref. NIG 19675/67020; OIG
14675/17020), which had been damaged when the area was being prepared for
the construction of a factory. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by M. Masarwa, with the assistance of N.
Distenfield, A. Hajian and V. Essman (surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv
(photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration) and C.
Hersch (drawing of glass vessels).
El-Kabri
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During December 2003, a trial excavation was conducted south of el-Kabri
(Permit No. A-4056*; map ref. NIG 21438/76850; OIG 16438/26850; HA-ESI
113:6*–7*; HA-ESI 116:4*–6*), prior to construction. The excavation, carried
out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ma‘ale Yosef
Regional Council, was directed by O. Zingboym, with the assistance of A.
Dadush (administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting)
and N. Getzov (guidance).
Jerusalem, Tell el-Ful
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avner Rina
Published: December 2024

During November 2005 a salvage excavation was conducted along the
southwestern slope of Tell el-Ful (Giv‘at Sha’ul; Permit No. A-4634*; map
ref. NIG 22185/63663; OIG 17185/13663), prior to digging the foundations for
a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of T. Kornfeld (surveying), T.
Sagiv (photography) and E. Belashov (drafting).
Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baumgarten Ya‘aqov
Published: December 2024

A salvage excavation was conducted in September 1999 between Rambam and
Ha-'Azma'ut Streets in Be'er Sheva' (A-3178*; map ref. NIG 1793-4/5727-9;
OIG 1293-4/0727-9). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Economic Development Corporation of Be'er Sheva' Ltd.,
was directed by Y. Baumgarten, with the assistance of F. Sonntag, G. Seriy,
D. Varga, A. Israelov, V. Nikolsky, Y. Haimi, M. Berman and also V. Essman
(surveying) and Y. Nagar (physical anthropology).
Tel Sha‘alvim (East)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Parnos Giora
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a trial excavation was conducted along the eastern
slope of Tel Sha‘alvim, within the precincts of Qibbuz Sha‘alvim (Permit No.
A-4628*; map ref. NIG 19903/64179; OIG 14903/14179), after the discovery of
ancient remains during work, inspected by A. Gruber, prior to the
construction of a youth club. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities
Authority, was directed by G. Parnos, with the assistance of E. Bahar
(administration), A. Hajian and V. Pirsky (surveying and drafting) and C.
Hersch (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, City of David
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Greenhut Zvi
Published: December 2024

During July, November and December 2005, a trial excavation was
conducted in the ‘Bet Ha-Tira’ Compound in the City of David (Permit No.
A-4529*; map ref. NIG 22244/63115; OIG 17244/13115), prior to development.
The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the El‘ad Association, was directed by Z. Greenhut, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), V. Essman and T. Kornfeld
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (photography), S. Al-Amla (metal
detection) and B. Artzi, G. Solimany and K. Ben-Or (assistance in
excavation).
Ani‘am (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zingboym Oren
Published: December 2024

During May 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Moshav
Ani‘am (Permit No. A-4491*; map ref. NIG 26995/76255; OIG 21995/26255),
prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf
of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by O. Zingboym (surveying), with
the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqoby (administration), N. Getzov (guidance), I.
Berin (drafting), H. Ben-David and M. Hartal (assistance in ceramic
reading), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass) and D. Syon (numismatics).
‘Akko
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Eliezer ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu-‘Uqsa Hanaa
Published: December 2024

From July to November 2004 excavations were conducted in the citadel of
'Akko (The Hospitaller Center; Permit No. A-4122; map ref. NIG 20680/75870;
OIG 15680/25870), in the wake of preparations to open the site for the
public. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority
and financed by the Old 'Akko Development Company, were directed by E. Stern
and H. Abu-'Uqsa, with the assistance of A. Shapiro (administration and
drawing), H. Smithline (photography), E.J. Stern (pottery reading) and D.
Syon (numismatics).
Aḥihud
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Cohen Michael
Published: December 2024

During June-July 2004, a trial excavation was conducted southeast of
Ahihud (Permit No. A-4196*; map ref. NIG 21720-3/75680-2; OIG
16720-3/25680-2), prior to paving a road between the Barlev Industrial Zone
and Ahihud. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was
directed by M. Cohen, with the assistance of Y. Ya'aqoby and A. Lavan
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), H. Smithline
(photography), N. Zak (drafting) and E.J. Stern (pottery reading).
Jerusalem, Ketef Hinom
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During November 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ketef Hinom
in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-4637*; map ref. NIG 22135-6/63064-6; OIG
17135-6/13064-6), prior to construction. The excavation, carried out on
behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Jerusalem
Foundation, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the assistance of R.
Abu-Halaf (administration) and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting).
The Montfort Castle, a New Survey
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Boas Adrian
Published: December 2024

The first two of three projected survey seasons at the Montfort Castle
in the Western Galilee were conducted in 2006 and 2007 (License Nos.
G-78/2006, G-7/2007; map ref. NIG 22130-70/7720-24; OIG 17130-70/2720-24).
The survey, carried out on behalf of the Haifa University's Zinman Institute
of Archaeology and funded by the Israel Science Foundation (Grant no.
1161/06), was directed by A. Boas, assisted by a team that included R.
Khamissy, R. Lewis, V. Shotten-Hallel and D. Porotsky (surveying).
Maresha, Subterranean Complex 89
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Alpert Bernie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Stern Ian
Published: December 2024

During July 2006, an archaeological excavation was conducted in
Subterranean Complex 89 (hereafter, SC89), located 150 m southeast of Tel
Maresha and 55 m south of SC61(Permit No. A-4687; map ref. NIG
190680/611086; OIG 140680/111086). The excavation, carried out on behalf of
the Antiquities Authority and financed by funds of the Archaeological
Seminars, was directed by I. Stern and B. Alpert, with the assistance of S.
Shaharit and L.Yaborsky (registration, organization and pottery restoration)
and S. Neuman (surveying, drafting photography and drawing). Participants
from the Archaeological Seminars all around the globe took part in the
excavation, as well as youth-group volunteers, with the cooperation of T.
Tsuk and the staff of the Bet Guvrin National Park.
Tel Halif – 2007
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Borowski Oded
Published: December 2024

During June -July 2007, the first season of the Lahav Research Project,
Phase IV was conducted at Tel Halif (License No. G-19/2007; map ref. NIG
187/587-8; OIG 137/087-8). The excavation was directed by O. Borowski of
Emory University (photography), with the participation of Emory University
and Miami University of Ohio as consortium member institutions. Additional
support was provided by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University,
the Heritage Fund of ASOR, the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi
State University, the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research,
the Joe Alon Center at Qibbuz Lahav and individual donors. The field staff
included Professors D. Appler (Moravian Theological Seminary), J. Bidmead
(Miami University), and J.W. Hardin (Cobb Institute), J. Bos (University of
Michigan; area supervison trainee), M. Broida (Emory University;
registration), aided by L. Abramson (Miami University), D. Kerges (Cobb
Institute; drafting and supervision help in Area H7) and J. Rosenberg (AIAR;
surveying). Eighteen undergraduate and graduate students from the US,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand participated in the program. The
expedition wishes to thank Qibbuz Lahav for its hospitality and other
services and to A. Navon who served as liaison with the qibbuz.
Khirbat Rafeidiya
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: December 2024

During May-June 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the
Qatannâ village (Khirbat Rafeidiya; Permit No. A-4170*; map ref.
NIG 21065/63678; OIG 16065/13678), along the route of the separation fence.
The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by I. Zilberbod, with the
assistance of R. Abu Halaf (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), A.
Nagorski (photography), R. Louis (antiquities inspection) and C. Hersch
(pottery drawing).