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Qanat El-Ja‘Ar, Ein Hanatziv, A-627/1976, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April–November 1976, an excavation was conducted at the Hapitu’ah quarry near Ein Hanatziv (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis. A shaft tomb (No. 61) was excavated, one of the tombs of an ancient cemetery that was previously excavated in 1953.

Har Adir A-626/1976, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May–June 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted on Mount Adir (map ref. unknown), under the direction of D. Davis, following a trial excavation directed by F. Vito in October 1975 (Permit A-565/1975).

Gideona A-662/1976, Pinchas Porat, Noa Yadin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Moshav Gideona, at the foot of Mount Gilboa (map ref. 234/716), following the discovery of a Byzantine burial cave during the expansion of the Ein Harod quarry. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P. Porat and N. Yadin, with the assistance of Y. Vatkin (surveying) as well as students and volunteers from Geva and Mesilot.

Tiberias, The Old City A-671/1976, Esther Dinur

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November–December, 1965 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Old City of Tiberias, near the Plaza hotel (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of remains of a defensive wall during the digging of drainage channels. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Dinur with the assistance of M. Feist (plans).

Jerusalem, East Talpiyot, A-625/1976, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1976, an excavation was conducted in the East Talpiyot neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 222/628), under the direction of G. Edelstein. A burial cave was exposed containing loculi, in which pottery and glass vessels were found.

Tel Aviv, Tel Qasile 40/1955, A-610/1976, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1955, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Qasile in Tel Aviv (map ref. unknown), under the direction of J. Kaplan. The archive file records the exposure of a kiln for ceramic vessels' production, in the vicinity of which pottery sherds were recovered and dated to the tenth century BCE.

In 1976, a further excavation was carried out at Tel Qasile (map ref. 1806/6675), likewise under the direction of J. Kaplan. The archive file contains an excavation report of a Middle Bronze Age burial cave, together with a detailed inventory of the finds.

Haifa, Ziv Neighbourhood A-547/1975, Avraham Ronen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ziv neighborhood of Haifa (map ref. 2016/7427), under the direction of A. Ronen. A cave was documented by the excavator, as well as the remains of a building, a circle of stones and a loculi or possibly a niche.

Burayr A-572/1975, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted near the abandoned village of Burayr, at the side of the road leading to Be’er Sheva. A barrel-shaped burial cave containing four chambers and a central passage was exposed. The cave was dated to the Byzantine period.

Jerusalem, Ramot Polin Neighborhood A-593/1975-2, Amos Kloner, Yosef Gat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

At the end of 1975 and the beginning of 1976, a trial excavation was conducted in Jerusalem, in the Ramot Polin neighborhood (map ref. 21879/63636), under the direction of A. Kloner and Y. Gat. A rock-hewn cave was exposed. Within the cave, an olive press was identified.

Jerusalem, Nahal Raqafot (Bayit Ve-Gan Neighborhood) A-593/1975, Amos Kloner, Yosef Gat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1975 and early 1976, an excavation was conducted in Jerusalem at Naḥal Raqafot (Bayit ve-Gan neighborhood; map ref. 21829/62980), under the direction of A. Kloner and Y. Gat. The excavation was undertaken following the discovery of a cave during preparations for the construction of a college. The cave, which was damaged during the development works, comprised a single chamber.

Tel Arsuf (Apollonia) A-514/1975, Baruh Arensburg

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1975, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel Arsuf (Apollonia), north of Sidna-Ali (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of skeletal remains and bones that were exposed by the rain on the hamra hill. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Arensburg, with the assistance of E. Ayalon and T. Han.

Khirbat Hoga A-563/1975, Shulamit Milstein, Yosef Porath

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the site of Kh. Hoga, under the direction of S. Milstein and Y. Porath.

Kerem Ben Zimrah A-587/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kerem Ben Zimra, on the northeastern slope of the hill (map ref. 24420/77166), following the discovery of a rock-hewn tomb during tractor work. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis.

Netivot A-530/1975, David Alon

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted in Netivot (map ref. 1607/5925), following the exposure of a cemetery which was damaged during construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, was directed by D. Alon. Many cist graves were discerned in the area, that were smashed and damaged by the bulldozers and tractors. The lids and walls of the graves were shattered or dragged by the vehicles, their contents spilled or plundered. All the graves found were covered with Eocene limestone slabs, one of them also contained marine sandstone slabs. The graves were dated to the …

Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-551/1975, Renee Sivan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of Giv’at Shapira in Jerusalem (map ref. 2229/6347). Three burial caves were exposed.

Jerusalem, Ramat Eshkol, A-484/1974, A-591/1975, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1974–1975, excavations were conducted in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 22104/63425), under the direction of A. Kloner.

Lubia (Lavi) A-500/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in the area of the abandoned Arab village of Lubia, east of the Golani Interchange (map ref. 239/743), following the exposure of burial caves during the paving of a track by the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis. The excavation area borders the northern fringe of the Muslem village cemetery. Two burial caves and a single cist grave were excavated.

Nazerat ‘Illit A-666/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nazerat ‘Illit (map ref. 23175/73415), following the discovery of a burial cave that was reported by the regional inspector Z. Berkowitz. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis.

Ramat Razi'el A-504/1975, Shlomo Gudovich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Ramat Razi'el under the direction of S. Gudovich (1975). No excavation archive file has been located.

Tel Yin'am A-556/1975, Pinchas Porat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Yin'am under the direction of P. Porat. The archival record is limited to a partial basket list.

Serah ‘Illit, Moshav Even Menahem, A-498/1974, Emanuel Eisenberg, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted in Serah ‘Illit (Moshav Even Menahem; map ref. 227/775), near the road that connects Even Menahem with Moshav Netu’a. the excavation was carried out following the discovery of a burial cave during roadworks conducted for the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Eisenberg and D. Davis.

Bet She’An, Northern Outskirts, A-493/1974, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a trial excavation was conducted on the northern outskirts of Bet She’an, in advance of planned road expansion. The excavation was directed by G. Edelstein. Ten excavation squares were opened within the designated area.

Ibedis A-459/1974, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ibedis, north-east of Kibbutz Negba (map ref. 1706/6209), following the discovery of a tomb on agricultural land. The tomb’s ceiling was destroyed by the Agricultural implements. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Meiron, with the assistance of members of Negba and a youth group from the U.S.A.

Tel Aviv, Pinkas Street, A-455/1974, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted on Pinkas Street in Tel Aviv, under the direction of J. Kaplan. A burial cave that was dated to the Middle Bronze Age 1 was exposed.

Qiryat Tiv‘On A-443/1973, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, a trial excavation was conducted at Hayasmin street in Qiryat Tiv’on (map ref. 212/736). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks.

Horbat Parvana (Parva), Ein Ha’Natziv, A-426/1973, Dan Bahat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1973, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Parvana (Parva) in the fields of Ein Ha’Natziv (map ref. 2465/7075), under the direction of D. Bahat with the assistance of N. Yadin and R. Arav.

Ma’Alul A-399/1973, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1973, a trial excavation was conducted in the area of the village of Ma’alul near Nahalal (map ref. 222/733), under the direction of G. Edelstein. A one-day inspection was carried out, following the discovery of a mosaic.

Tiberias A-383/1972, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1972, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tiberias, near the Municipal Museum and the “Sea of Galilee” Hotel (map ref. unknown), following construction work in the vicinity of the hotel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks.

Beit She’An, West Of The Northern Cemetery, Pinchas Porat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970 or 1972, an excavation was conducted 300 m west of Beit She'an's northern cemetery (Unknown Permit number; map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus during earthworks. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P. Porat.

Naham A-394/1972-2, Shlomo Gudovich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1972, a preliminary excavation was conducted at the moshav Naham (map. ref. 2005/6303), under the direction of S. Gudovich, following the discovery of an ancient cave during road construction.