Human Skeletal Remains From The Middle Bronze Age Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (Pp. 47–48),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Human Skeletal Remains From The Middle Bronze Age Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (Pp. 47–48), Yossi Nagar
'Atiqot
Poorly preserved human skeletal remains were found in the Middle Bronze Age II burial cave at Beit Ṣafafa. The bones were found scattered precluding a reconstruction of the original posture of the interred. Basic anthropological parameters, such as the minimum number of individuals (MNI) and age at death, were estimated.
A Middle Bronze Age Ii Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (With Contributions By Daphna Ben-Tor, Laura A. Peri) (Pp. 1–31),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Middle Bronze Age Ii Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (With Contributions By Daphna Ben-Tor, Laura A. Peri) (Pp. 1–31), Nathan Ben-Ari, Alexander Wiegmann
'Atiqot
The burial cave, that was part of a larger burial site along the Refa’im Valley, was hewn on the southern slope of a chalky hill above the northern bank of a small wadi. The finds in the cave were clustered in six distinct groups, comprising standardized burial kits of pottery and metal finds, showing close affinities with other central hill country burial sites. Some prestige items, such as a scarab, an amulet, a cylinder seal and a dagger, were recovered from the cave, suggesting that at least one high-ranking individual was interred.
Residue Analysis Of Middle Bronze Age Vessels From The Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (Pp. 33–45),
2025
Plant Sciences, Natural Resources, Volcani Institute
Residue Analysis Of Middle Bronze Age Vessels From The Burial Cave At Beit Ṣafafa, Jerusalem (Pp. 33–45), Dvory Namdar
'Atiqot
A total of 55 pottery vessels from the Middle Bronze Age II burial cave at Beit Ṣafafa were sampled and submitted to Absorbed Organic Residues screening and analyses. In 20 of the vessels, the presence of olive oil was recognized––a frequent occurrence in burial caves. Three small piriform black juglets contained vanillin mixed with olive oil. The source of the vanillin is unclear.
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Flint Artifacts From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 161–162),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Flint Artifacts From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 161–162), Vladimir Zbinovich
'Atiqot
Ninety-five flint artifacts were retrieved from unclear contexts at Tel Ḥanan, including 22 tools and 2 hammerstones. The flint tools were made of good-quality Eocene flint and most probably originated in an earlier Pottery Neolithic occupation.
The Coins From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 157–159),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 157–159), Donald T. Ariel
'Atiqot
Three coins were recovered from Tel Ḥanan, one Ptolemaic and two Seleucid. Late Seleucid tetradrachms, and tetradrachms of Demetrius II in particular, are common in Hellenistic-period sites in the region.
Stamped Amphora Handles From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 151–156),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Stamped Amphora Handles From Tel Ḥanan (Pp. 151–156), Gerald Finkielsztejn
'Atiqot
Six stamped amphora handles were found in the excavations at Tel Ḥanan: Knidian and Rhodian. They are dated from the late fourth–early third century to the mid-second century BCE. The stamps are catalogued by origin and are presented in chronological order.
Persian- And Hellenistic-Period Imported Amphoras From Tel Ḥanan(Pp. 147–150),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Persian- And Hellenistic-Period Imported Amphoras From Tel Ḥanan(Pp. 147–150), Samuel R. Wolff
'Atiqot
The excavations at Tel Ḥanan yielded a small collection of amphora sherds, mostly small fragments, apart from a Rhodian amphora. A few comments are presented in order to advance further amphora studies in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A Persian- And Hellenistic-Period Settlement At Tel Ḥanan(With Contributions Bybarak Monnickendam-Givon, Alla Nagorsky)(Pp. 93–145),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
A Persian- And Hellenistic-Period Settlement At Tel Ḥanan(With Contributions Bybarak Monnickendam-Givon, Alla Nagorsky)(Pp. 93–145), Alla Nagorsky, Shoshana Israeli
'Atiqot
The excavation at Tel Ḥanan exposed building remains of a Persian- and Hellenistic-period settlement, as well as pottery dating from the Middle Bronze Age, the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. The architectural remains attributed to the Persian and Hellenistic periods attest to careful planning, as is known from other contemporary coastal sites. According to the ceramic and numismatic evidence, the settlement at Tel Ḥanan maintained trading connections with Phoenician sites along the northern coast of Israel and Lebanon. Based on the finds, we may conclude that the site was inhabited until 150 BCE.
The Flint Assemblage From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 87–92),
2025
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva
The Flint Assemblage From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 87–92), Ofer Marder
'Atiqot
The excavations at Kerem Maharal yielded a collection of flint artifacts from various stratigraphic contexts. The assemblage includes tool types that point to an Epipaleolithic occupation, probably Geometric Kebaran. Although the flint tool kit is small, the assemblage contributes to our knowledge of Epipaleolithic open-air sites in the Carmel region.
The Glass Finds From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 75–83),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Glass Finds From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 75–83), Natalya Katsnelson
'Atiqot
The glass finds from Kerem Maharal were mostly scattered throughout the site; only a few specimens came from secure contexts. Most of the datable fragments are assigned to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods, while several fragments were retrieved from Mamluk and Ottoman/modern strata. The repertoire is limited, comprising common daily tableware and oil lamps, remains of windowpanes and glass-jewelry items. Discarded glass debris, including two small chunks of greenish blue raw glass, indicate that a glass furnace may have operated nearby, probably during the sixth–seventh centuries CE.
The Coins From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 85–86),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 85–86), Robert Kool
'Atiqot
The excavations at Kerem Maharal yielded seven coins from two distinct periods: Byzantine and early Ottoman. Particularly interesting is a rare find of a single silver teston minted in Nancy under Antoine Duke of Lorraine-Bar (1508–1544 CE).
The Pottery Of The Islamic Periods From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 49–73),
2025
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
The Pottery Of The Islamic Periods From Kerem Maharal (Pp. 49–73), Katia Cytryn-Silverman
'Atiqot
The pottery assemblages from Kerem Maharal testify to a continuous settlement at the site from the Early Islamic to the late Ottoman periods, apart from a chronological gap between the late Mamluk and early Ottoman periods (fifteenth–sixteenth centuries CE). The earliest Islamic assemblage dates to the eighth century CE, and the latest assemblage was dated to the late eighteenth–early twentieth centuries CE and was related to the village of Ijzim, a settlement in the Haifa region during the late Ottoman and British Mandate periods.
Pottery Of The Persian, Hellenistic, Roman And Byzantine Periods At Kerem Maharal (Pp. 23–47),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Pottery Of The Persian, Hellenistic, Roman And Byzantine Periods At Kerem Maharal (Pp. 23–47), Peter Gendelman, Kareem Sa‘Id
'Atiqot
The excavations at Kerem Maharal exposed several occupation strata from the Persian to the end of the Byzantine periods (Strata XI–VII). The Persian-period assemblage (sixth–fourth centuries BCE) comprises both local and imported types, testifying to a long-lived and prosperous settlement. Most of the vessels are of the local Mount Carmel tradition; some, however, show affinities with nearby Phoenician coastal cities. The finds from the Byzantine period are limited to the end of that period, the sixth and early seventh centuries CE, possibly continuing into the early Umayyad period.
Remains From The Prehistoric To The Late Ottoman Periods At Kerem Maharal (Hebrew, Pp. 69*–119*; English Summary, Pp. 168–171),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Remains From The Prehistoric To The Late Ottoman Periods At Kerem Maharal (Hebrew, Pp. 69*–119*; English Summary, Pp. 168–171), Uzi ‘Ad, Kareem Sa‘Id
'Atiqot
Salvage excavations at Kerem Maharal, on the southwestern slopes of the Carmel range, revealed the remains of 12 occupation layers from ten periods: Stratum XII, the Geometric Kebaran period (fourteenth–thirteenth millennia BP); Strata X–XI, the Persian–early Hellenistic periods (sixth–fourth centuries BCE); Stratum IX, the Roman period (late first–early second century CE); Strata VIII–VII, the Byzantine period (fifth–seventh centuries CE); Stratum VI, the late Byzantine–beginning of the Early Islamic periods (seventh–eighth centuries CE); Stratum V, eleventh century CE; Stratum IV, twelfth–thirteenth centuries CE; Stratum III, the Mamluk period (late thirteenth–fifteenth centuries CE); Stratum II, the Ottoman and British Mandate periods (until …
Faunal Remains From The Late Chalcolithic, Late Roman, Byzantine And Ottoman Periods At Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Pp. 1–22),
2025
University of Haifa
Faunal Remains From The Late Chalcolithic, Late Roman, Byzantine And Ottoman Periods At Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Pp. 1–22), Nuha Agha
'Atiqot
The faunal remains from Yehud were retrieved from several contexts: Late Chalcolithic-period shafts, Roman-period kilns, Byzantine-period houses and pits, and Ottoman-period houses, refuse pits and cesspits. The faunal assemblages from all the periods comprised mainly sheep, goats and cattle. Scant remains of equids and a camel were found in the assemblages from the Roman period onward. Pig remains are absent from both the Roman- and Byzantine-period assemblages, possibly attesting that the inhabitants of the site at that time were Jewish.
The Glass Finds From Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Hebrew, Pp. 63*–68*; English Summary, P. 167),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Glass Finds From Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Hebrew, Pp. 63*–68*; English Summary, P. 167), Yael Gorin-Rosen
'Atiqot
The excavation at Yehud yielded 272 glass shards, 82 of which were identified. Two fragments of cast glass vessels were found, dating from the Hellenistic and Early Roman periods. Most of the identified fragments date from the Late Roman and the beginning of the Byzantine period (fourth–early fifth centuries CE), including fragments of glass industry waste, probably indicating the operation of a workshop nearby.
Pottery From The Late Chalcolithic Period From Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Hebrew, Pp. 43*–62*; English Summary, Pp. 165–166),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Pottery From The Late Chalcolithic Period From Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (Hebrew, Pp. 43*–62*; English Summary, Pp. 165–166), Ronit Lupu
'Atiqot
The pottery vessels from the Late Chalcolithic period were retrieved from two shafts that were dug in the natural ḥamra soil. These included bowls, mostly V-shaped; wheel-made cornets; pedestal bowls and goblet; open and closed kraters; holemouths; churns; an ossuary handle; and decorated fragments, some of which might be attributed to the Pottery Neolithic period. The finds attest to the last use of the shafts as refuse pits.
Remains From The Chalcolithic, Roman, Byzantine And Ottoman Periods At Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (With Contributions By Peter Gendelman, Lior Rauchberger, Donald T. Ariel)(Hebrew, Pp. 1*–42*; English Summary, Pp. 163–164),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Remains From The Chalcolithic, Roman, Byzantine And Ottoman Periods At Yehud, Ashkenazi Market (With Contributions By Peter Gendelman, Lior Rauchberger, Donald T. Ariel)(Hebrew, Pp. 1*–42*; English Summary, Pp. 163–164), Eriola Jakoel
'Atiqot
The excavation conducted in the southwestern part of the city of Yehud revealed the remains of deep shafts that contained pottery vessels and flint artifacts typical of the Late Chalcolithic period; these were located on the periphery of a large settlement, whose remains were not uncovered. During the Late Roman period (second–third centuries CE), an industrial area operated at the site, mainly for the production of pottery. The pottery kilns produced household vessels, such as bowls, cooking pots, jugs and juglets. Glass finds and the remains of glass production debris in this area might point to the existence of a …
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
