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Front Matter, Editorial Board Jan 2025

Front Matter, Editorial Board

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The Coins From The Excavation At Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 67*–69*; English Summary, P. 188), Gabriela Bijovsky Jan 2025

The Coins From The Excavation At Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 67*–69*; English Summary, P. 188), Gabriela Bijovsky

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Eight bronze coins were found at Pi Maẓuva, six of which were identified. Except for one, dating from the reign of Constantine I (fourth century CE), all the coins date to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods: one half follis of Anastasius I (507–512 CE), two coins of Emperor Heraclius (629/630 CE), one Arab-Byzantine coin and an Umayyad post-reform fals, dating from the eighth century CE.


A Seventh-Century Ce Mosaic Floor At Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 57*–66*; English Summary, Pp. 185–187), Rina Talgam Jan 2025

A Seventh-Century Ce Mosaic Floor At Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 57*–66*; English Summary, Pp. 185–187), Rina Talgam

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The mosaic floor uncovered at Pi Maẓuva comprises a broad border of acanthus medallions, surrounding a carpet of flower buds, with a woman’s bust depicted in its center, possibly a personification of abundance and agricultural fertility. The acanthus border is populated by floral and animal motifs, which seem to have been executed by experienced artists. Based on iconographic and stylistic considerations, the mosaic was dated to the seventh century CE, probably created after the Muslim conquest, attesting to a continuation of local Byzantine traditions throughout the seventh–eighth centuries CE. The mosaic might have adorned a room that was used for …


Byzantine-Period Pottery Vessels From Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 41*–55*; English Summary, P. 184), Yoav Lerer Jan 2025

Byzantine-Period Pottery Vessels From Pi Maẓuva (Hebrew, Pp. 41*–55*; English Summary, P. 184), Yoav Lerer

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The pottery finds retrieved from the buildings excavated at Pi Maẓuva date to the late Byzantine period and comprise local and imported vessels. The imported vessels include red-slipped bowls of ARS ware—two were adorned, one with a cross and the other, with a human figure holding a staff; CRS ware; LRC (Phocaean Red) ware—with two body fragments bearing a cross; and amphorae. The pottery from Pi Maẓuva shows a clear affinity with assemblages dated to the late Byzantine period at nearby sites in the western Galilee. The rather large quantity of imported vessels possibly suggests the existence of dwellings and …


Dwellings From The Byzantine Period At Pi Maẓuva In The Western Galilee (With A Contribution By Danny Syon) (Hebrew, Pp. 31*–39*; English Summary, Pp. 182–183), Gilad Cinamon, Yoav Lerer Jan 2025

Dwellings From The Byzantine Period At Pi Maẓuva In The Western Galilee (With A Contribution By Danny Syon) (Hebrew, Pp. 31*–39*; English Summary, Pp. 182–183), Gilad Cinamon, Yoav Lerer

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The excavation at Pi Maẓuva revealed building complexes, some separated by an alley, dating from the Byzantine period. The finds at the site included a bronze cross, an ashlar limestone lintel with a cross engraving, and pottery dated to the sixth–seventh centuries CE, which comprised local types, alongside many imported ones, some adorned with crosses. An interesting find is a high-quality, colorful, seventh-century CE mosaic floor adorned with floral motifs, animal and human figures, and two fragmentary Greek inscriptions. The finds at the site point to the existence of a rural Christian settlement, probably destroyed during the Persian conquest of …


A Double-Stamped Zir Handle From Miska (Pp. 131–133), Nitzan Amitai-Preiss Jan 2025

A Double-Stamped Zir Handle From Miska (Pp. 131–133), Nitzan Amitai-Preiss

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The stamped zir jar handle from Miska has two stamps on its upper side, one near the other. One of the stamps depicts a six-pointed star, surrounded by a thick bold circle, with dots between the spikes and a dot in its center; the second stamp comprises two concentric circles with a dot in the center. Stamped jar handles displaying various star designs were unearthed in the Umayyad-period pottery kilns of Nebi Samwil, located north of Jerusalem. A possible explanation for the double-stamped handles is that they represented a change in the ownership of the jar, or in the warehouse …


Remains Of The Late Roman To Late Ottoman Periods At Miska In The Southern Sharon (Pp. 85–98), Polina Spivak Jan 2025

Remains Of The Late Roman To Late Ottoman Periods At Miska In The Southern Sharon (Pp. 85–98), Polina Spivak

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Ten squares were excavated in four areas (A–D) at Miska, revealing a long and detailed stratigraphic sequence, from the Late Roman to the late Ottoman periods. In Area A, a large refuse pit was revealed, containing a considerable amount of glass shards and debris of a glass furnace, dating from the Late Roman–Byzantine periods. Glass production was an important activity in the region of Miska, likely related to the local availability of sand and fuel. Miska served as a station in the Roman road system, which expanded during the Byzantine period, with the Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and …


The Animal Bones From The Chalcolithic-Period Refuse Pits At Yehud (Hebrew, Pp. 25*–29*; English Summary, P. 181), Nimrod Marom Jan 2025

The Animal Bones From The Chalcolithic-Period Refuse Pits At Yehud (Hebrew, Pp. 25*–29*; English Summary, P. 181), Nimrod Marom

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Two of the refuse pits discovered on Zionist Congress Street in Yehud contained animal bones. The bone assemblages from the pits were quite small, comprising mainly cattle, as well as sheep/goat and one pig bone. The representation of all parts of the skeleton indicates that the slaughtering of the animals and their initial processing took place next to the pits. Based on the meager wear signs on the bones, it seems that the remains were buried shortly after their disposal.


Remains From The Chalcolithic To The Ottoman Periods On The Western Fringes Of Tel Yehud (With Contributions By Jacob Vardi; Vered Eshed) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–24*; English Summary, Pp. 179–180), Eriola Jakoel Jan 2025

Remains From The Chalcolithic To The Ottoman Periods On The Western Fringes Of Tel Yehud (With Contributions By Jacob Vardi; Vered Eshed) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–24*; English Summary, Pp. 179–180), Eriola Jakoel

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Seventeen squares were opened on the western fringes of Tel Yehud, revealing finds from six periods. From the Chalcolithic period, three refuse pits were exposed, containing typical household waste: pottery vessels, flint items and animal bones. Two tombs dating from the Intermediate Bronze Age were discovered; they were probably part of a nearby, contemporary cemetery, whose boundaries are yet unknown. Also discovered were seven tombs dating from the Persian period--these are the only Persian-period remains unearthed in the city to date. During the Late Roman period, a unique tomb (mausoleum?) was unearthed, comprising three troughs with primary burials, and an …


Front Matter, Editorial Board Jan 2025

Front Matter, Editorial Board

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Faunal Remains From The Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 51*–53*; English Summary, P. 177), Moshe Sade Jan 2025

Faunal Remains From The Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 51*–53*; English Summary, P. 177), Moshe Sade

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The zooarchaeological finds from Lod were retrieved predominately from Stratum II, dated to the Early Islamic period. The bones belong to domestic animals, most of which were identified as sheep/goat and cattle. The pig bones might point to a tolerance on behalf of the Islamic rulership toward the local Christian population, which seems to have been affluent.


Byzantine And Early Islamic-Period Metal Weights From The Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 49*–50*; English Summary, P. 176), Ayala Lester Jan 2025

Byzantine And Early Islamic-Period Metal Weights From The Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 49*–50*; English Summary, P. 176), Ayala Lester

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Six brass weights were retrieved from the excavation northwest of Tel Lod. One of the weights dates to the Byzantine period, and the other five, to the Early Islamic period. The weights were used for weighing coins in daily trade.


Glass Finds From The Early Islamic-Period Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Pp. 135–156), Natalya Katsnelson Jan 2025

Glass Finds From The Early Islamic-Period Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Pp. 135–156), Natalya Katsnelson

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The site yielded more than 2000 glass fragments, mostly dating from the eighth to the eleventh century CE. Several Early Roman (between the two Jewish Revolts) and Mamluk glass items were also recovered. This report is among the first studies of Islamic glass vessels from Lod. The assemblage comprises simple everyday vessels of local types, alongside ornamented luxury specimens, possibly imported. Besides vessel fragments, part of a stirring rod, a small trailed bead and gold-glass tesserae were found, along with small parts of rectangular, greenish blue windowpanes. The glass-production remains might attest to a local workshop.


Glass Vessels, Metal Artifacts And Beads From The Burial Cave At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (Pp. 123–133), Tamar Winter Jan 2025

Glass Vessels, Metal Artifacts And Beads From The Burial Cave At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (Pp. 123–133), Tamar Winter

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The sealed burial cave at ‘En Lavan yielded about 50 glass fragments, metal objects and beads of various materials. The glass vessels are typical of the Syria-Palestine region, and are dated to the Byzantine and Umayyad periods (sixth–eighth centuries CE); the metal artifacts and the beads are characteristic of the Late Roman and Byzantine periods.


An Early Islamic-Period Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 9*–48*; English Summary, Pp. 173–175), Elie Haddad Jan 2025

An Early Islamic-Period Residential Quarter Northwest Of Tel Lod (Hebrew, Pp. 9*–48*; English Summary, Pp. 173–175), Elie Haddad

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Four areas were excavated northwest of Tel Lod (Areas A–D), exposing remains from three strata: Stratum III, dating from the late Byzantine to the Umayyad periods (sixth–eighth centuries CE; Stratum II, dating to the Abbasid period (eighth–tenth centuries CE)—the primary layer at the site; and Stratum I, dating from the medieval period—from the end of the Crusader to the beginning of the Mamluk period (second half of the thirteenth century CE). The plans of the Stratum II buildings are uniform, probably alluding to a well-planned residential quarter during the Abbasid period. The finds from Stratum II include pottery, glass and …


Ceramic Vessels And Oil Lamps From The Burial Cave At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (Pp. 103–122), Anna De Vincenz Jan 2025

Ceramic Vessels And Oil Lamps From The Burial Cave At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (Pp. 103–122), Anna De Vincenz

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Seventeen complete vessels and 43 complete oil lamps were retrieved from the undisturbed burial cave at ‘En Lavan. The assemblage is homogeneous, dating to the Byzantine–Early Islamic periods (fourth–late seventh/early eighth centuries CE). The oil lamps are decorated with Christian motifs, such as Greek inscriptions and crosses, clearly indicating that the burial cave was used by a Christian population.


A Burial Cave From The Byzantine–Early Islamic Periods At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (With A Contribution By Yossi Nagar) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–8*; English Summary, Pp. 171–172), Gideon Solimany Jan 2025

A Burial Cave From The Byzantine–Early Islamic Periods At ‘En Lavan, Naḥal Refa’Im (With A Contribution By Yossi Nagar) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–8*; English Summary, Pp. 171–172), Gideon Solimany

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A rock-hewn burial cave was exposed below ‘En Lavan in Naḥal Refa’im. It comprised a burial chamber with three arcosolia, in which burial troughs were carved; some of them had raised rock-hewn headrests. The cave was found sealed. In situ finds included pottery, glassware, metal artifacts and beads. The bone remains represent at least ten individuals—probably local residents. The cave was in use from the Byzantine period to the beginning of the Early Islamic period.


Front Matter, Editorial Board Jan 2025

Front Matter, Editorial Board

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A Late Iron Age Rock-Cut Tomb On The Western Slope Of Mount Zion, Jerusalem (Pp. 1–24), Amos Kloner, Irit Yezerski Jan 2025

A Late Iron Age Rock-Cut Tomb On The Western Slope Of Mount Zion, Jerusalem (Pp. 1–24), Amos Kloner, Irit Yezerski

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On the western slope of Mount Zion, Jerusalem, below the southwestern corner of the Old City walls, a First Temple period burial ground was revealed. Five rock-cut tombs (A–E) were exposed, one of which (Tomb A) was found sealed with its original blocking stone, and hence its great importance for reconstructing First Temple period burial practices. Tomb A is of the prevalent “bench-tomb” type and it served for multiple and simultaneous burials. The tomb yielded finds that are of special importance, illuminating the burial practices of the people of Jerusalem and Judah in the seventh century BCE until the Babylonian …


Petrographic Examination Of Selected Pottery Vessels From The Al-Waṭṭa Quarter, Safed (Ẓefat) (Pp. 225–233), Anastasia Shapiro Jan 2025

Petrographic Examination Of Selected Pottery Vessels From The Al-Waṭṭa Quarter, Safed (Ẓefat) (Pp. 225–233), Anastasia Shapiro

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Archaeological excavations in the al-Waṭṭa quarter in Safed unearthed a significant pottery collection dated to the Mamluk period. Of these, 22 ceramic vessels, including plain and glazed cooking and table wares, were selected for petrographic analysis. The finds were ascribed to three groups: Group 1, originating in the Mount Ḥermon foothills, in the southern Lebanon Range or in Transjordan; Group II, probably a local source, likely pointing to a local production; and Group III, a Basaltic Brown Mediterranean soil, which outcrops in the Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Korazim plateau.


Remains From The Mamluk Period In The Al-Waṭṭa Quarter, Safed (Ẓefat) (With A Contribution By Oded Katz) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–95*; English Summary, Pp. 271–275), Edna Dalali-Amos, Nimrod Getzov Jan 2025

Remains From The Mamluk Period In The Al-Waṭṭa Quarter, Safed (Ẓefat) (With A Contribution By Oded Katz) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–95*; English Summary, Pp. 271–275), Edna Dalali-Amos, Nimrod Getzov

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The excavation on the western slope of the city of Safed revealed building remains of the Mamluk-period neighborhood of al-Waṭṭa (fourteenth–fifteenth centuries CE). Four strata were documented: Stratum IV, including pre-Mamluk remains; Stratum III, the main occupation layer, including dense building remains of a Mamluk-period neighborhood; Stratum II, a layer of debris within and between the Stratum III buildings; and Stratum I, a post-occupation layer. Stratum III came to a dramatic end in the first or second decade of the fifteenth century CE, probably due to an earthquake. Many pottery vessels, as well as glass vessels, coins, and metal and …


Front Matter, Editorial Board Jan 2025

Front Matter, Editorial Board

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The Glass Vessels From Kefar Gabirol, El-Qubeibe (Pp. 199–203), Brigitte Ouahnouna Jan 2025

The Glass Vessels From Kefar Gabirol, El-Qubeibe (Pp. 199–203), Brigitte Ouahnouna

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The salvage excavations at Kefar Gabirol, el-Qubeibe, yielded about 330 glass fragments, including some 250 non-diagnostic body fragments, nine of which are presented. The finds originated from accumulations above walls or within installations and date from the nineteenth to the first third of the twentieth century CE. They comprise bottles of various types, windowpanes and bracelet fragments. These finds add valuable data to the growing glass corpus from this period.


The Ceramic Assemblage From Kefar Gabirol, El-Qubeibe (Pp. 171–198), Anna De Vincenz Jan 2025

The Ceramic Assemblage From Kefar Gabirol, El-Qubeibe (Pp. 171–198), Anna De Vincenz

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The ceramics retrieved from the excavations conducted at Kefar Gabirol, el-Qubeibe, originated mostly from accumulations above walls and within installations. They were dated based on typological considerations to the late Ottoman period, with some types continuing into the early twentieth century. The assemblage includes hard-paste and porcelain vessels, as well as glazed earthenware and coarse ware vessels, such as Black Gaza Ware. This article adds valuable data concerning the typology and dating of Ottoman-period pottery.


Kefar Gabirol: El-Qubeibe In The Late Ottoman Period (With A Contribution By Alexander Glick) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–16*; English Summary, Pp. 225–226), Eriola Jakoel Jan 2025

Kefar Gabirol: El-Qubeibe In The Late Ottoman Period (With A Contribution By Alexander Glick) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–16*; English Summary, Pp. 225–226), Eriola Jakoel

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The excavation at Kefar Gabirol revealed the remains of the Arab village el-Qubeibe, dating from the Ottoman period and the days of the British Mandate. Four adjacent architectural units were exposed, mostly preserved to their foundation course. The finds include local and imported pottery vessels, glass vessels, stone objects, metal finds, coins, animal bones and military artifacts. The proximity of the architectural units points to a dense rural settlement, and the various installations are domestic in nature.


Petrographic Examination Of Plaster Samples From The Iron Age Site At Rosh Pinna (Ja‘Una) (Pp. 59–62), Anastasia Shapiro Jan 2025

Petrographic Examination Of Plaster Samples From The Iron Age Site At Rosh Pinna (Ja‘Una) (Pp. 59–62), Anastasia Shapiro

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This article presents a study of five plaster samples coated with coloring material, which were unearthed in Iron I–IIA destruction layers at Rosh Pinna. The main aim of the examination was to determine the mineralogical composition of the plaster and to obtain information concerning technological aspects of how the plaster had been prepared. The petrographic examination of the plaster samples provides valuable information concerning the quality of materials and the technology used to coat the inner walls of Iron Age buildings.


Front Matter, Editorial Board Jan 2025

Front Matter, Editorial Board

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Analysis Of The Late Chalcolithic-Period Flint Assemblage From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 235–245), Alla Yaroshevich Jan 2025

Analysis Of The Late Chalcolithic-Period Flint Assemblage From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 235–245), Alla Yaroshevich

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The excavations in Or Yehuda yielded 107 flint artifacts reflecting several industries characteristic of the Late Chalcolithic period. Worth of mention is the presence of Canaanean blades, which appear to be an integral part of the Late Chalcolithic-period toolkit at the site. In addition, the results of an analysis of a stain observed on one of the sickle blades, plausibly the remains of an adhesive, are discussed.


Late Chalcolithic-Period Pottery From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 229–233), Eli Yannai Jan 2025

Late Chalcolithic-Period Pottery From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 229–233), Eli Yannai

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The excavations in Or Yehuda yielded accumulations of Late Chalcolithic-period pottery, including bowls, basins, pithoi, jars, pedestalled bowls and cornets. The Chalcolithic assemblage is typical of the last quarter of the fourth millennium BCE in the southern regions of Israel. It is an important addition to the body of Late Chalcolithic-period material in the region of the Yarqon and Ayyalon basins.


The Late Ottoman-Period Pottery From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 219–227), Anna De Vincenz Jan 2025

The Late Ottoman-Period Pottery From Kafr ‘Ana, Or Yehuda (Pp. 219–227), Anna De Vincenz

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The Ottoman-period pottery from the excavations in Or Yehuda originated from buildings that were dated to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The material is characteristic of a rural site and includes household vessels for storage, cooking and serving. Very few imported vessels were found, supporting the rural character of the site. Roof tiles—both locally made and imported—a fragment of a smoking pipe and a fragment of a glazed imported plate were also found.