Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ: A Chalcolithic Habitation Site And Agricultural Installations In The Shephelah Foothills (With Contributions By Yossi Nagar And Deborah A. Sklar-Parnes, And By Gabriela Bijovsky) (Pp. 1–87),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ: A Chalcolithic Habitation Site And Agricultural Installations In The Shephelah Foothills (With Contributions By Yossi Nagar And Deborah A. Sklar-Parnes, And By Gabriela Bijovsky) (Pp. 1–87), Edwin C.M. Van Den Brink, Dorit Lazar
'Atiqot
Excavations at the site revealed the remains of a Chalcolithic broadroom building and adjacent activity areas, which were used for processing agricultural produce and the storing thereof. Two karstic caves were used intermittently during the Chalcolithic period and Early Bronze Age I for domestic and burial purposes. Also uncovered was a single shaft tomb, dating from the Intermediate Bronze Age, various rock-cut installations and three limekilns. The Chalcolithic habitation remains date from around 4000 BCE, based on two calibrated Carbon-14 readings of carbonized olive stones. Finds recovered from the surface and in unassociated contexts point to sporadic occupation at this …
The Chipped Stone Assemblage From Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ (Pp. 89–105),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Chipped Stone Assemblage From Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ (Pp. 89–105), Hamoudi Khalaily
'Atiqot
A total of 3720 flint artifacts were collected, including waste products, characteristic of on-site flint-tool production. The Chalcolithic chipped stone assemblage from Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ is domestic in function and comprises a wide repertoire of types, among them some Chalcolithic-period hallmarks, typical of the Ghassul-Be’er Sheva‘ cultures. The finds from Nevallaṭ are a valuable addition to the regional corpus of the Judean Hills and the Shephelah.
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ramla, The Pool Of The Arches: New Evidence For The Water Inlet Into The Pool (Pp. 125–161),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ramla, The Pool Of The Arches: New Evidence For The Water Inlet Into The Pool (Pp. 125–161), Ron Toueg, Yael D. Arnon
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The Pool of the Arches in Ramla has been studied architecturally and historically, but never tested archaeologically. Large-scale conservation works at the site offered a rare opportunity for an archaeological examination. Two areas were opened with the aim of revealing the water inlet into the pool and to resolve the reason for the construction of the pool at this location. Based on pottery finds, it seems that the pool ceased to be used during the Tulunid regime, in the late ninth or the beginning of the tenth century CE. This dating matches the date in which the Umayyad aqueduct ceased …
Late Byzantine And Early Islamic Bathhouse Remains And Vestiges Of Earlier Periods At Azor (With A Contribution By Raz Kletter) (Pp. 73–124),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Late Byzantine And Early Islamic Bathhouse Remains And Vestiges Of Earlier Periods At Azor (With A Contribution By Raz Kletter) (Pp. 73–124), Edwin C.M. Van Den Brink, Lev Kapitaikin, Yehudah Rapuano
'Atiqot
Excavations at Azor revealed architectural remains of a bathhouse that functioned over a long timespan, extending from the late Byzantine (fifth–first third of the seventh centuries CE) to the Early Islamic (ninth century CE) periods. The finds include plastered and tiled walls, hypocaust remains, cement water conduits, segments of clay pipes and ceramic tiles. These bathhouse remains are an important addition to the few known ancient bathhouses within the greater Tel Aviv area from this period. Sporadic finds recovered from fills point to the likely presence of a late EB I settlement and an Iron I–II occupation, including two cult …
Ḥorbat Basha: A Roman–Byzantine-Period Site In The Hinterland Of Ashqelon (Hebrew, Pp. 25*–69*; English Summary, Pp. 166–168),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ḥorbat Basha: A Roman–Byzantine-Period Site In The Hinterland Of Ashqelon (Hebrew, Pp. 25*–69*; English Summary, Pp. 166–168), Ilan Peretz
'Atiqot
The salvage excavation conducted at Ḥorbat Basha exposed traces of a building, walls, floors and habitation levels from the Roman period (second–late third/early fourth centuries CE), as well as two phases of a simple and complex winepress with secondary surfaces, dating to the Late Roman–Byzantine periods (late third/early fourth–sixth centuries CE). The finds include potsherds, glass fragments and coins. The site is part of an array of settlements in Ashqelon’s agricultural hinterland, whose occupants evidently produced wine. Ḥorbat Basha underwent abandonment and destruction during the late Byzantine period, probably following a local large-scale disaster, such as a plague in the …
The Coins From Ḥorbat Basha (Pp. 65–71),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From Ḥorbat Basha (Pp. 65–71), Gabriela Bijovsky
'Atiqot
The excavations at Ḥorbat Basha yielded 53 coins, 24 of which were identified. All the coins are bronze, except for a silver fraction of a dirham. The bulk of the numismatic evidence comprises Late Roman minimi, dating from the first quarter of the fourth century until the mid-fifth century CE; five were discovered at the bottom of a collecting vat of a winepress. The absence of sixth-century CE coins at the site stands in contrast to the abundance of pottery and glass vessels from this period—a phenomenon previously recorded at other sites in the region.
The Inscriptions On The Milestones From The Bet Neṭofa Valley (Pp. 61–64),
2025
Tel Aviv University
The Inscriptions On The Milestones From The Bet Neṭofa Valley (Pp. 61–64), Benjamin Isaac
'Atiqot
Three milestones, inscribed in Latin, were found in the excavations in the Bet Neṭofa Valley. Two milestones are attributed the reign of Hadrian, one is dated to the beginning of his reign, in 120 CE, and the other, to his visit to the region in 130 CE. The third milestone dates to the days of Constantine the Great and his sons, between 333 and 337 CE. These milestones are important evidence of the earliest and latest recorded stages of systematic road-planning in Judea-Palestina.
A Milestone Station In The Bet Neṭofa Valley, North Of Ẓippori, And Its Place In The Roman Imperial Road System In The Galilee (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–24*; English Summary, Pp. 163–165),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Milestone Station In The Bet Neṭofa Valley, North Of Ẓippori, And Its Place In The Roman Imperial Road System In The Galilee (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–24*; English Summary, Pp. 163–165), Yotam Tepper
'Atiqot
A salvage excavation in the western Bet Neṭofa Valley exposed a square foundation, three large stone bases and three milestones. The three milestones are inscribed in Latin and seem to have been erected along a road that ran from north to south in two main phases: during the days of Hadrian (120 CE and 130 CE), and later, during the reign of Constantine (333–337 CE). The stone-built foundation dates to the fourth century CE. One of its stones bore a worn relief of an animal, probably a lion in profile. Its location beside the road suggests that it was a …
Five Incised Stone Slabs From Maresha (Pp. 45–60),
2025
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and Shenkar Colledge of Engineering, Design and Art
Five Incised Stone Slabs From Maresha (Pp. 45–60), Yael Young
'Atiqot
A group of five fragmentary stone slabs, each bearing incised or engraved figures, was unearthed within Subterranean Complex 57 at Maresha in the Judean Shephelah. The incisions belong to two categories based on their composition: arbitrary (i.e., graffito art) or planned. It is difficult to attribute graffito-art to a specific period on stylistic grounds alone; however, based on comparisons with graffito art previously documented at the site and its vicinity, the slabs probably date to the Hellenistic period (third or second centuries BCE).
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Burial Caves From The Intermediate Bronze, Middle Bronze And Iron Ages At Nazareth (Pp. 1–44),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Burial Caves From The Intermediate Bronze, Middle Bronze And Iron Ages At Nazareth (Pp. 1–44), Yardenna Alexandre
'Atiqot
Four partially preserved burial caves (A–D) were excavated near the Church of the Annunciation in the center of Nazareth. All the caves comprised a vertical shaft and a central burial chamber, hewn in the Intermediate Bronze Age and reused in the transitional Middle Bronze Age I–II. Cave D was reused in the Iron Age after a long chronological gap. The burial caves contained large quantities of pottery, some metal artifacts and a few other small finds.
Tiberias, Aviv Hotel: Domestic And Industrial Pottery From The Abbasid And Crusader Periods (Pp. 193–216),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Tiberias, Aviv Hotel: Domestic And Industrial Pottery From The Abbasid And Crusader Periods (Pp. 193–216), Edna J. Stern
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This article presents the pottery from the Abbasid and Crusader periods uncovered in Area B of the Aviv Hotel excavations in Tiberias. The site is situated within the precincts of the Abbasid town, but outside the walled city of the Crusader period. The Abbasid-period assemblage consists mainly of types well-known in Tiberias, reinforcing other evidence concerning pottery production in Tiberias during this period. The pottery from the Crusader period (mid-twelfth–early thirteenth centuries CE) includes glazed bowls from the Aegean region, and possibly cooking ware and glazed bowls from Beirut. Among the imported glazed bowls are two examples of broad-incised sgraffito, …
Remains From The Roman Until The Crusader Periods In Tiberias, Aviv Hotel (With A Contribution By Yael Gorin-Rosen) (Hebrew, Pp. 63*–88*; English Summary, Pp. 231–233),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Remains From The Roman Until The Crusader Periods In Tiberias, Aviv Hotel (With A Contribution By Yael Gorin-Rosen) (Hebrew, Pp. 63*–88*; English Summary, Pp. 231–233), Oren Zingboym, Aharon Amitai, Dina Avshalom-Gorni
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Two excavation areas (A, B) were opened in the precincts of the Aviv Hotel in Tiberias. Five strata were identified: architectural remains from the Roman period (Stratum 5; 50 BCE–late third century CE); part of a mosaic pavement, the remains of a building and a plastered pool from the Byzantine–Umayyad periods (Stratum 4; fourth–eighth centuries CE); wall segments from the Abbasid period (Stratum 3; ninth–eleventh centuries CE); a reservoir and the corner of a building from the Crusader period (Stratum 2; twelfth–thirteenth centuries CE); and remains of a modern building and refuse (Stratum 1; twentieth century). The finds included pottery …
A Greek Curse Tablet From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 167–174),
2025
University of Cologne
A Greek Curse Tablet From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 167–174), Robert Daniel, Yosef Porath
'Atiqot
Excavations along the spina of the Eastern Circus at Caesarea revealed six folded lead tablets: five near the meta prima, one near the fallen obelisk and one west of the meta prima, nailed down to the arena surface by a long iron nail. Tablet No. 3 bears a Greek inscription, comprising a curse directed against unnamed charioteers who would compete against a charioteer named Domninus and his horses. The curse tablet was found close to one of the circus’s turning-posts, where it would have been most efficacious.
Anastylosis Of The Obelisk In The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 175–192),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Anastylosis Of The Obelisk In The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 175–192), Yoram Sa‘Ad
'Atiqot
In the center of the Eastern Circus at Caesarea, a fallen obelisk was found broken, in three parts. Considering its importance and special nature, it was decided to raise it on its original location. To do so, a committee of experts, including historians, archaeologists, architects, engineers and conservators, was consulted. The article illustrates the engineering plan, the decision-making processes and the outcome of the anastylosis.
The Coins From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 161–166),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 161–166), Gabriela Bijovsky
'Atiqot
During the excavations at the Eastern Circus, 44 coins were discovered, 31 of which were identifiable. The coins range in date from the first until the ninth century CE. All the Roman Provincial coins discovered at the site were struck in Caesarea.
The Oil Lamps From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 137–140),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Oil Lamps From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 137–140), Yosef Porath
'Atiqot
An intact lamp and several lamp fragments were found within fills which were part of the Herodian city dump or were brought to the site to level the area for the erection of the circus. The oil lamps date to the Early Roman period, indicating that the construction of the Eastern Circus (Stratum III) was initiated not earlier than the beginning of the second century CE, corresponding to the date of the pottery and the coins.
Statues From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 141–159),
2025
Tel Aviv University
Statues From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 141–159), Rivka Gersht
'Atiqot
Fragments of four statues were uncovered during the 2001–2004 excavations in the Eastern Circus at Caesarea. These were clearly part of the decoration scheme of the spina. Three of the fragments are of human figures—two belong to draped female figures—and the fourth is a fragment of an animal (a bull?). This article attempts to interpret each of the sculpted images within the environment of the circus. It appears that the Eastern Circus was affluently decorated, in accordance with the findings from other circuses throughout the Roman Empire.
The Spina (Barrier) Of The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–62*; English Summary, Pp. 217–230),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Spina (Barrier) Of The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–62*; English Summary, Pp. 217–230), Yosef Porath
'Atiqot
The IAA excavations at the Eastern Circus of Caesarea were limited to two excavation areas (VI and VIa) and the anastylosis of the obelisk. Area VI was opened parallel and perpendicular to the obelisk, and Area VIa was opened 150–185 m south of the obelisk, revealing the remains of the spina, meta prima and arena floor. Four architectural strata were revealed in both areas: Stratum IV comprises pre-circus remains; Stratum III, the construction of the Eastern Circus in the second century CE until its abandonment in 640 CE; and Strata II and I attest to post-circus activity at the site, …
