A Chronological Revision Of The Date Of The Pottery Finds From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 105–136),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Chronological Revision Of The Date Of The Pottery Finds From The Eastern Circus At Caesarea Maritima (Pp. 105–136), Peter Gendelman
'Atiqot
The pottery recovered from the IAA excavations in the Eastern Circus originated from stratigraphic contexts related to four major stages: Stratum IV—pre-circus remains; Stratum III—the construction phase of the circus subdivided into three phases (a–c); Stratum II—post-circus activities; and Stratum I—modern topsoil. The pottery associated with the pre-circus remains was dated to between the end of the first century BCE and the second half of the first century CE, and included imported and locally produced vessels. The pottery from the foundation trench of the spina and from sandy fills below the earliest arena (Phase IIIc) dates the erection of the …
The Fauna From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 93–104),
2025
University of Haifa
The Fauna From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 93–104), Nimrod Marom
'Atiqot
The small faunal assemblage from Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat contains a diverse assortment of bones that were affected by subaerial weathering. A high frequency of cattle was noticed for the Roman strata, suggesting that the economy of the settlement focused on agricultural production. During the transition to the early Byzantine period, a shift was observed, whence sheep and goats became more dominant than cattle, possibly due to an economic shift from agricultural production to a consumption economy that relied on sheep and goats for meat. In the latest occupation at the site, three camel mandibles were found, exhibiting burning patterns that could …
The Glass Finds From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 69–82),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Glass Finds From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 69–82), Tamar Winter
'Atiqot
The excavation in the dwellings and agricultural installations at Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat in the Lower Galilee yielded nearly 400 glass fragments, about half of which were diagnostic. The finds range in date from the Early Roman to the late Ottoman periods. Most of the finds date from the fourth–early fifth centuries CE (Strata IV and III), comprising bowls, beakers, bottles and jugs, and from the sixth–seventh centuries CE (Strata II and I), including bowls, wineglasses, bottles and lamps. The glass vessels shed light on everyday life in a rural settlement in the Lower Galilee.
The Coins From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 83–92),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat (Pp. 83–92), Gabriela Bijovsky
'Atiqot
This article constitutes a report on the numismatic finds from the IAA 2008 excavations at Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat, as well as on a hoard found near the site in 1962, and another small hoard discovered at the same spot in 1972. In the 2008 excavation, 31 bronze coins, 6 of which were unidentifiable, were found, predominately dating to the fourth century CE (Stratum IV). Three coins precede this period: a ‘year two’ pruṭa of the Jewish War and two antoniniani of Gallienus and his wife Salonina. The 1962 hoard dates from the mid-fourth century CE. The coins from the 1972 excavation …
Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat In The Late Hellenistic, Roman And Byzantine Periods (Pp. 1–68),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ḥorbat ‘Ofrat In The Late Hellenistic, Roman And Byzantine Periods (Pp. 1–68), Yardenna Alexandre
'Atiqot
At the site, located near Shefar’am in the Lower Galilee, six architectural strata (VI–I) were discerned. Their dates range from the late Hellenistic to the late Byzantine/Early Islamic periods. During the late Hellenistic period (Hasmonean period; second century BCE), there was a small village at the site, which was possibly settled by Judean colonizers. The finds from the Early Roman period include Kefar Ḥananya wares and a few chalkstone vessel fragments, which hint at the Jewish identity of the inhabitants. In the Middle Roman period (third–fourth centuries CE), there was renewed activity at the site; the pottery forms, including Kefar …
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Mosaic Floors, Liturgical Furniture And Architectural Sculpture From The Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Hebrew, Pp. 119*–134*; English Summary, Pp. 145–146),
2025
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Mosaic Floors, Liturgical Furniture And Architectural Sculpture From The Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Hebrew, Pp. 119*–134*; English Summary, Pp. 145–146), Lihi Habas
'Atiqot
Excavations within the Ḥorbat Ḥadat church revealed several mosaic floors, a marble chancel screen post and a limestone column capital. The mosaic floors were laid in the early phase of the church and continued in use during its later phase. All the carpets and panels exhibit geometric and floral patterns made in a variety of colored tesserae. The low chancel screen post has a groove for fitting a chancel screen panel and two holes with metal remains, probably for fitting an offerings table. The capital bears an engraved cross within a circle.
A Greek Inscription From The Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Pp. 121–126),
2025
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
A Greek Inscription From The Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Pp. 121–126), Leah Di Segni
'Atiqot
A three-line Greek inscription was uncovered in the church at Ḥorbat Ḥadat, set within the mosaic pavement of the nave, at the foot of the bema. The inscription includes a unique quotation from Psalms and an invocation to Christ. The inscription is dated to the fifth century CE, most likely in its second half, based on the shape of the letters.
A Byzantine-Period Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Hebrew, Pp. 93*–118*; English Summary, Pp. 141–143),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Byzantine-Period Church At Ḥorbat Ḥadat (Hebrew, Pp. 93*–118*; English Summary, Pp. 141–143), Uzi ‘Ad, Orit Segal, Oren Shmueli, Rudolph Cohen
'Atiqot
Excavations at Ḥorbat Ḥadat revealed a church paved with colorful mosaic floors. Two phases of construction were discerned: an early phase, comprising a basilica-type church and a complex of adjacent rooms; and a later phase, when the plan of the church was altered and reduced in size. The construction of the church is dated according to a Greek inscription in a mosaic floor to the second half of the fifth century CE. It is plausible that the church belonged to a large agricultural monastery that was in use from the mid-fifth or early sixth century through the seventh or mid-eighth …
Roman-Period Wall Paintings From The Western Quarter At Gamla (Pp. 83–120),
2025
Haifa University
Roman-Period Wall Paintings From The Western Quarter At Gamla (Pp. 83–120), Yoav Farhi, Lena Naama Sharabi
'Atiqot
The colored wall-painting fragments presented in this article were retrieved from the Western Quarter at Gamla. The fragments are of excellent quality, most of them colored red, yellow-ochre and green, often bordered by black or red bands. Several patterns were noticed among the fragments: molding and marble imitations, geometric patterns, meanders, vegetation, thin pilasters and decorative borders. These fresco and secco fragments complement the previously published stucco fragments from Gamla and serve an important role in the reconstruction of the decorative schemes of the houses.
The Coins From The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road (Hebrew, Pp. 89*–91*; English Summary, P. 140),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road (Hebrew, Pp. 89*–91*; English Summary, P. 140), Donald T. Ariel
'Atiqot
The excavation in the southeastern part of the City of David yielded 27 coins, 20 of which were identified. All the coins are made of bronze and were minted in Jerusalem. They were all dated to the last 110 years before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, the latest dating from “Year 4” of the First Jewish Revolt (69/70 CE).
Radiocarbon Dating Of The Plaster Of Siloam Pool In The City Of David (Pp. 79–81),
2025
Weitzman Institute, Reḥovot
Radiocarbon Dating Of The Plaster Of Siloam Pool In The City Of David (Pp. 79–81), Elisabetta Boaretto
'Atiqot
Plaster samples were collected from the outer face of the dam wall of the Siloam Pool in the City of David. The age obtained corresponds to the Persian and Hellenistic periods. The discrepancy between this date and the date based on the archaeological material and stratigraphy (seventh century–586 BCE) is currently difficult to explain.
A Second Temple Period Registration Tag From The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road (Hebrew, Pp. 87*–88*; English Summary, P. 139),
2025
Haifa University
A Second Temple Period Registration Tag From The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road (Hebrew, Pp. 87*–88*; English Summary, P. 139), Ronny Reich
'Atiqot
The excavation in the southeastern part of the City of David yielded a body fragment of a clay jar bearing a Hebrew inscription. The inscription seems to represent the agricultural produce of dried figs, probably from one of the many agricultural farms that existed around Jerusalem in the late Second Temple period.
A Scarab And Two Scaraboids From Ḥorbat ʻAlona (Khirbat El-‘Alawina) (Pp. 75–78),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Scarab And Two Scaraboids From Ḥorbat ʻAlona (Khirbat El-‘Alawina) (Pp. 75–78), Ianir Milevski
'Atiqot
One scarab and two scaraboids were found in the excavation at Ḥorbat ʻAlona. The scarab is adorned with the well-known ʻnude goddess’ pattern, probably originating in an MB IIB building. The two scaraboids are very eroded; they were found out of context and therefore, are impossible to date.
The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road: A Plastered Pool Adjacent To The Siloam Pool (Hebrew, Pp. 71*–86*; English Summary, Pp. 137–138),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The City Of David (‘Ir David), Siloam Road: A Plastered Pool Adjacent To The Siloam Pool (Hebrew, Pp. 71*–86*; English Summary, Pp. 137–138), Zvi Greenhut, Gabriel Mazor
'Atiqot
In the excavation conducted east of the Siloam Pool, a plastered pool was partially exposed along a segment of the outer face of the dam wall. The pool was dated, based on the plaster that coated it and the pottery and coins retrieved from its foundations, to the later part of the first century CE. These findings attest that the pool was constructed during the Great Revolt, probably in its last year, and was in use for a short time only.
The Middle Bronze Age Pottery Of Ḥorbat ‘Alona (Khirbat El-‘Alawina) (Pp. 47–73),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Middle Bronze Age Pottery Of Ḥorbat ‘Alona (Khirbat El-‘Alawina) (Pp. 47–73), Lilly Gershuny
'Atiqot
Excavations at Ḥorbat ‘Alona yielded an extensive assemblage of Middle Bronze Age pottery, representing various vessel shapes typical of the period. The most prominent vessel types are the store jars/pithoi and the open bowls. Given the rural character of the site, it is only natural that utilitarian shapes predominate.
Ḥorbat ‘Illin Taḥtit: A Late Early Bronze Age Ia–B Settlement In The Bet Shemesh Region (Pp. 1–46),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ḥorbat ‘Illin Taḥtit: A Late Early Bronze Age Ia–B Settlement In The Bet Shemesh Region (Pp. 1–46), Ron Be’Eri, Yitzhak Paz, Nuha Agha, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Ariel Vered
'Atiqot
The excavation conducted at Ḥorbat ‘Illin Taḥtit (Lower) revealed the fringes of the previously excavated Early Bronze Age settlement at the site. A large residential structure, comprising two adjoining rooms and a large courtyard, was uncovered, as well as another, partially preserved structure, which was separated from it by an alleyway. Almost all the excavation loci contained a mixture of EB IA and EB IB pottery types. A small assemblage of knapped flint artifacts was unearthed; they were well-preserved and homogenous in composition. The small assemblage of faunal remains points to an economy based on sheep, goat and cattle. The …
Remains Of Rural Settlements From The Middle Bronze Age, The Late Iron Age And The Persian Period, And Terrace Walls From The Late Byzantine And Islamic Periods At Ḥorbat ‘Alona (Khirbal El-Alawina) (With Contributions By Alon De Groot, Hamoudi Khalaily And Rina Bankierer) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–70*; Pp. 127–136),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Remains Of Rural Settlements From The Middle Bronze Age, The Late Iron Age And The Persian Period, And Terrace Walls From The Late Byzantine And Islamic Periods At Ḥorbat ‘Alona (Khirbal El-Alawina) (With Contributions By Alon De Groot, Hamoudi Khalaily And Rina Bankierer) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–70*; Pp. 127–136), Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah
'Atiqot
The remains of a rural settlement from Middle Bronze Age IIB were uncovered at the site, comprising two types of residential structures: the ‘courtyard house’ and the ‘terraced house.’ The pottery assemblage is typologically homogeneous. The economy of the villagers was apparently based on agricultural crops, which were cultivated in the valley of Naḥal Soreq. At the end of the Iron Age–beginning of the Persian period, a rural settlement continued to exist at the site, which was part of Jerusalem’s agricultural hinterland. A large building of the ‘three-room house’ type was exposed, as well as three other adjacent buildings. Most …
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ottoman Tobacco Pipes From Khan Et-Tujjar (Pp. 263–270),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Ottoman Tobacco Pipes From Khan Et-Tujjar (Pp. 263–270), Anastasia Shapiro
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Nine clay pipes and one marble pipe were unearthed in the marketplace unearthed southeast of the Ottoman-period citadel northwest of Khan et-Tujjar. The pipes include specimens spanning the entire period of their manufacture and use in the Levant, between the beginning of the seventeenth and the early twentieth century CE.
