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Jerusalem, Sanhedriya A-391/1972, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1972, an excavation was conducted in the Sanhedriya neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2208/6339). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Kloner.

Givat Hamudot A-636/1972, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June 1972, an excavation was conducted at Givat Hamudot, near Kibbutz Matzuva (map ref. 2134/7721). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz, with the assistance of Y. Ben Yosef and members of Kibbutz Matzuba Y. Vetkin and R. Pira (surveying).

Qanat El-Ja‘Ar A-363/1972, Dan Bahat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1972, an excavation was conducted in the ancient cemetery of Qanat al-Ja'ar (north of Ein Hanatziv; map ref. 247/709), under the direction of D. Bahat. In the excavation, and in those that preceded it, three types of tombs were exposed. The finds in the tombs included many pottery vessels, bronze vessels, glass vessels, weapons including a spear and a knife, cosmetics vessels, a mirror, a fibula pin, and jewellery.

Kafr Yasif A-305/1971, Vassilios Tzaferis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1971, an excavation was conducted at the village of Kafr Yasif in the Western Galilee under the direction of V. Tzaferis, with the assistance of F. Hasson. Within the courtyard of a private residence, a rock-cut burial cave was uncovered.

Jerusalem, Morasha A-315/1971, Yitzhak Magen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971, an excavation was conducted in the Morasha neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2214/6320), following preparations of the area around the walls for the establishment of a national park. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was conducted by Y. Magen.

Jerusalem, Giv’At Hananya (Abu Tor) A-296/1971, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971, an excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of Giv’at Hananya (Abu Tor) in Jerusalem (map ref. 22162/63033), prior to the construction of the “Ariel” apartment hotel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by G. Edelstein.

Tel Dan A-89/1966, A-184/1969-01; A-217/1970-01, A-273/1971-01, Avraham Biran

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

Numerous excavations have been conducted over the years in Tel Dan (map ref. 261/794) under the direction of A. Biran (Biran 1992). The following is a brief summary of the information contained in excavation files from the years 1966 and 1969–1971.

Haifa, Romema Neighborhood, Kh. Rushmiya, A-314/1971, Azriel Zigelman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1971, the first of six excavation seasons was conducted at the site of Kh. Rushmiya (map. ref. unknown), under the direction of M. Prausnitz and A. Zigelman. The excavation uncovered walls and pottery fragments.

Merkaz Shapira (Shafir Regional Council) A-278/1971, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Merkaz Shapira, within the Shafir Regional Council, under the direction of D. Meiron. A mosaic-paved industrial installation was exposed.

Sde Dov A-280/1971, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1971, an excavation was conducted on the northern side of the Yarkon. A hewn burial cave was exposed.

‘Akko, The Corner Of Ben Ami And Yehoshafat Streets, A-295/1971, Eliezer Oren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971 an excavation was conducted in ‘Akko, in the area of the new post office near the corner of the streets Ben Ami and Yehoshafat (map ref. 2076/7590. The excavation, under the direction of A. Oren, was carried out following the discovery of the building remains during the construction of the post office building. The excavator believed the building that was exposed was a public building, possibly a temple, that was dated to the Hellenistic period. Several layers were exposed, which included sections of a street, public buildings, and a water supply and drainage system. The segment of the …

Jerusalem, Church Of The Redeemer, A-266/1970, Ute Lux

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted in the Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, under the direction of Ute Lux.

Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-254/1970, Eliezer Oren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted in Jerusalem, at Giv’at Shapira neighborhood (the French Hill; map ref. 22246/63467). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Oren.

Jerusalem, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi Boulevard, A-234/1970, Eliezer Oren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted on Yitzhak Ben-Zvi Boulevard in Jerusalem (map ref. 2199/6315). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Oren.

Tel Qadesh A-253/1970, Netanel Tfilinski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August–September 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in the area of Tel Qadesh (map ref. 2498/7804), following the discovery of a shaft tomb during road works in the vicinity of the Tel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Teflinsky.

Hadar Yossef, Tel Aviv, A-230/1970, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March 1970, J. Kaplan exposed a round structure, probably a granary, south of the Hadar Yossef neighborhood in Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem, Issawiya A-227/1970, David Noel Freedman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted in ‘Issawiya neighborhood near Jerusalem (map ref. 22360/63425). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. N. Freedman.

Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-237/1970, Eliezer Oren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted at the Giv’at Shapira neighborhood of Jerusalem (French Hill; map ref. 222/634), under the direction of E. Oren. A farm dated to the Byzantine period was exposed, as well as tombs.

ʻArraba A-222/1970, Vassilios Tzaferis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in the village of ʻArraba in the Western Galilee under the direction of V. Tzaferis, following the discovery of a mosaic floor.

Ramla A-217/1970, Menashe Bushri

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ramla (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Brosh.

Akhziv, The Eastern Cemetery (Gesher Ha’Ziv) A-251/1970, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August–September 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in Gesher Ha’Ziv (map ref. unknown), on the southern extension of the eastern cemetery of Akhziv, following the construction of a swimming pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz, with the assistance Y. Ben Yosef.

Qanat El-Ja‘Ar A-240/1970, Pinchas Porat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in Qanat el-Ja‘ar (Ein Hanatziv; map ref. 2479/7091), following the discovery of graves during development works at the quarry. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P. Porat. Three shaft tombs dating to the Early Bronze Age, that were damaged by the mechanical quarrying equipment, were excavated.

Tel Aviv, ‘Kikar Hill’ (Hill Square), A-268/1970, A-306/1971, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970–1971, an excavation was conducted on Hill Square in Tel Aviv, under the direction of J. Kaplan.

Sasa A-239/1970, Netanel Tfilinski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, a trial excavation was conducted at Sasa (map ref. 23720/77035), under the direction of N. Tfilinsky.

Tel Masos A-218/1970-01, Rudolf Cohen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Masos under the direction of R. Cohen. No archival file pertaining to the excavation has been located. Remains dated to the Iron Age I had previously been identified at the site.

Sharm El-Sheikh A-190/1969, Avner Raban

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1969, an underwater excavation was conducted in Sharm el-Sheikh bay, under the direction of A. Raban. The remains of a ship and its cargo were exposed. According to the excavator, the ship apparently sank due to a fire. The finds were dated to the 17^th century CE, at the earliest (see excavation file for a detailed report, plans and drawings of finds).

Daliyat Al-Karmel A-183/1968-1, A-183/1968-2, Azriel Zigelman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1969*, excavations were conducted at Daliyat al-Karmel (map refs. 20400/73300; 20500/73400) under the direction of A. Zigelman, following the discovery of burial caves.

*According to a note on the excavation card, the permit was granted retrospectively and was erroneously recorded as 1968, although the excavations actually took place in 1969. The original reports in the excavation file correctly indicate the year 1969.

Jerusalem, Ha-Giv’A Ha-Tzarfatit (French Hill) A-203/1969, Ora Negbi

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1969, an archaeological excavation was conducted in Jerusalem, near ha-Giv’a ha-Tzarfatit (French Hill), under the direction of O. Negbi.

Regavim A-196/1969, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In the winter of 1968–1969, a trial excavation was conducted in Regavim (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of burial caves. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks.

En-Habesor A-214/1969, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March–April 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted near En-HaBesor (map ref. unknown), following preparations for the construction of a national park. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Meiron and Y. Yehezkel. The excavation was carried out as part of the site reconstruction, including the Byzantine cistern in which a mosaic floor was discovered in 1917. The mosaic was transferred to Canberra, Australia (see Briggs 1918). The floor belonged to a church, of which no remains were preserved apart from one column base. The church was located on a Loess hill …