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‘Akko, The Entrance Of The Football Field, A-841/1979, Moshe Dothan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Akko (Area N; map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the ‘Akko Excavations Project with the collaboration of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Dothan and J. Schonfield (of the ‘Akko Excavations Project.), with the assistance of M. Feist (surveying and plans). The excavation site lies below the northwestern corner of Tel ‘Akko, in the section of the public carpark north of the municipal football field. The excavation was conducted following the discovery of skeletal remains and fragments of a sarcophagus, which were later identified as …

Achziv North A-865/1979, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted North of Achziv (map ref. unknown), under the direction of M. Prausnitz.

Achziv Beach A-847/1979, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October–November 1979, salvage excavations were carried out along the coast of Achziv, south of the ruins of Nahal Achziv (map ref. 20945/7718), following the discovery of the remains of an extensive settlement that was exposed by natural forces. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz.

Tell Bira A-815/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1979, an excavation was conducted at the ancient cemetery in Tel Bira (map ref. 21628/75630), following mining in the quarry east of Tel Bira, near the Tamra–Shfaram road. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Ben Yosef with the assistance of Y. Vatkin and M. Tsuya (surveying and plans). A burial cave was exposed in the excavation.

Ramat Matred A-872/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1979, an excavation was carried out at Ramat Matred (Hadashot Arkheologiyot 69–71:16), under the direction of G. Edelstein.

Shave Ziyyon A-849/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–August 1979, an excavation was conducted at Shave Ziyyon under the direction of M. Prausnitz and Y. Ben Yosef, following the discovery of ancient building walls during the laying of foundations for modern construction. The excavation was carried out in two areas, adjacent to a previously excavated church site on their eastern side.

Tel Hai A-853/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted in the courtyard of the youth hostel at Tel Ḥai under the direction of G. Edelstein. Burial caves were exposed after being damaged during the quarrying of a pit for the construction of a shelter. According to the excavation diary, three burial caves were documented; in one of them, two loculi were identified, along with five additional loculi. The finds from the caves and the loculi included pottery and glass vessels dating to the Roman period.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 67–68 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות סז–סח, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

משמר העמק, קבר [5] תל דן-1978 [1–6] הגושרים [9] אניעם (ח' עמודיה) [10] ח' כנף [11–12] כפר נחום [12] עין גב III 1978 [13–14] תל ינעם, 1978 [15] שלומי, 1978 [15–16] ח' בתה -כרמיאל 1978 [16–17] מערת היונים-1978 [17–18] סקר בגליל המערבי [18–19] מערת קדומים (קפזה), 1978 [20] עכו-1978 [21–23] שקמונה-1978 [24–25] קיסריה-1978 [26–27] ח' ג'למה [27–28] ח' עזון (רעננה) [28] תל דלית,1978 [29–31] עזבת צרטה 1978 [31–32] אפק-אנטיפטריס-1978 [32–34] גלגל [35–36] אל-ירכה (ליד פצאל) [36–37] ח' מצד (ח' אל-קצר) 1978 [37–39] תל בטש (תמנה) 1978 [39–42] בית-שמש [42] ירושלים, עיר דוד – 1978 [43] ירושלים …

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 65–66 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות סה–סו, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

גולן, אתרים כלקוליתיים [1] מטולה [3] ח' עמרית [3] כפר נחום, 1977 [4] מגדל, 1977 [5] ח' מסח [5] משמר העמק, בית בד [7] תל צף, 1978 [8] תל שלם [9] תל נהרון [10] חיפה , (נווה יוסף) [11] שקמונה, 1977 [12] עראק א-זיגאן , (נווה שאנן) [14] תל אסור [14] מכמורת [15] עולש, 1977 [16] אפולוניה, 1977 [18] כפר סבא [19] הרצליה ואבן יהודה, סקר ישראל [21] צומת מסובים [23] עזבת צרטה, 1977 [24] נמל יפו [25] ג'נין [26] ח' אל-בורק, (מערב שומרון) [27] ח' מרדקמה, (עין …

Tiberias A-759/1978, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, a trial excavation was conducted in a Jewish cemetery in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), under the direction of A. Druks.

Ha-Gosherim A-722/1978, Tamar Noy

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1978, a salvage excavation was conducted in an avocado grove of Kibbutz Ha-Gosehrim (map ref. unknown), on an area of c. 10 dunams. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by T. Noy.

Er-Rama A-781/1978, Ze’Ev Yeivin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September–October 1978, an excavation was conducted in the village Er-Rama. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Z. Yeivin. Remains of buildings, cisterns and paved courtyards were exposed (see excavation file for photographs).

Jerusalem, Khirbat Beit Kika, A-805/1978, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, an excavation was conducted at the site of Khirbat Beit Kika under the direction of G. Edelstein.

Nahf A-767/1978, Fakhri Hasson

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, an excavation was conducted in the village of Nahf (map ref. 230/760). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Hasson. A burial cave with five loculi was discovered. The cave was dated to the Late Roman period.

Jerusalem, The Mount Of Olives, Gethsemane, A-778/1978, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1973, an excavation was conducted at Gethsemane, on the western slopes of the Mount of Olives (map ref. 22333/63191). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities and Museums Division, was directed by G. Edelstein.

Jerusalem, Har Ha-Zetim (Mount Of Olives) A-780/1978, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, an excavation was conducted on Har Ha-Zetim in Jerusalem (map ref. 22309/63175). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Kloner. A tomb that was dated to the Roman period was exposed.

Khirbat Jamnith A-786/1978, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1978, an excavation was conducted at the site of Khirbat Jamnith (map. ref. 2486/7665), under the direction of A. Druks. A burial cave was examined, and two ossuaries were discovered.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 63–64 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות סג–סד, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

תל דן, 1977 [1] בניאס [6] תל חי [7] שלומי, 1977 [8] גוש חלב, 1977 [9] יחיעם [11] סאסא [11] מירון, 1977 [13] נהריה [15] עכו, 1977 [16] מערת היונים, 1977 [18] ח' בתה , (כרמיאל) [19] תל יקנעם, 1977 [21] תל קירי (הזורע), 1977 [23] עין גב - III [25] נחל עין גב [26] סוסיתא, מפעל המים [27] טבריה [28] תל ינעים, 1977 [29] ח' שטה [30] תל קשיון [30] בית שאן, תל אצטבה [31] בית שאן, כביש רומי [32] רחוב, בית הכנסת, 1977 [33] קיסריה–ים …

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 61–62 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות סא–סב, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

קצרין , דולמנים, קלר אפשטיין [1] גולן, אל-מג'מע , קלר אפשטיין [1] עינן – 1975/6, פ' ואלא ומוניק לשבלייה [3] עברון, משה פראוסניץ וא' איסר [4] תל כיסון – 1976, האב טורניי [5] סוסיתא, אמות המים לסוסיתא [6] כפר נחום – 1976, ו' קורבו וס' לופרדה [7] מגדל – 1976, ו' קורבו וס' לופרדה [8] טבריה, אסתר דינור, אליוט בראון [9] בית ירח, זאב ייבין, רות עמירן וכרמלה כהן, דן בהט [10] גבת, אבנר רבן [11] כפר ניין, רמי ערב [13] תל שדוד [13] תל כיתן – 1976 …

Mishmar Ha‘Emeq (El–Ghaba Et–Tahta) A-700/1977, Azriel Zieglman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1977, a trial excavation was conducted in el–Ghaba et–Tahta (map ref. 21409/72338), southwest of Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, following the discovery of a hewn burial cave during foundation works for a chicken coop. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Ziegelmann.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 59–60 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות נט–ס, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

תל דן, 1976 [1] גמלא [6] עסליה, בית כנסת [7] ח' בטיחה [8] ח' אל-חותיה [8] סאסא [9] הר אדיר [9] ח' אל-עבאסייה [10] מצובה, מערת קבורה [11] שלומי [11] ח' בתה (כרמיאל) [12] נהריה, גבעת אוסישקין [13] עכו, 1976 [13] לוחמי הגיטאות [14] עראק א-זיגאן (כרמל) [15] תל ינעם [16] ח' קרני חטים [17] טבריה [17] רחוב, 1976 [18] מסילות [19] תל קירי (הזורע), 1976 [20] תל מבורך [21] קיסריה, 1976 [22] שכם, קבר [23] טול כרם, קברים [24] תל אביב [25] תל אפק, 1976 [25] עזבת צרטה …

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 57–58 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות נז–נח, Israel Antiquities Authority

חדשות ארכיאולוגיות (סדרה עברית) Hadashot Arkheologiyot (Hebrew Series)

גולן, אתר כלקוליתי, קלר אפשטיין [1] גולן, סקר [2] תל דן – 1975, אברהם בירן [3] כרם בן-זמרה, דיוויד דיוויס [7] כפר נחום – 1975, ו' קורבו וס' לופרדה [8] מגדל - 1975, ו' קורבו וס' לופרדה [8] כורסי – 1976, וסיליוס צפיריס [9] עכו-ים – 1975, א' לינדר ואבנר רבן [10] תל כיסן – 1975 [11] שקמונה - 1975, י' אלגביש [12] תל כיתן, עמנואל איזנברג [14] רחוב – 1975, בית כנסת , פאני ויטו [16] תל שלם [17] תל מבורך, אפרים שטרן [18] קיסריה, …

Khirbat ’Ashan (Bir Abu Shukheidim) A-638/1976, Rudolph Cohen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat ’Ashan (Bir Abu Shukheidim) under the direction of R. Cohen, following erosion caused by the wadi and rainwater that affected the site. The excavation focused on the southern part of the site, near the banks of Nahal ’Ashan (’Ashan stream).

Jerusalem, Giv’At Mordechai, A-594/1976, Yosef Gat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Giv’at Mordechai neighborhood of Jerusalem, under the direction of Y. Gat, following the discovery of a burial cave during construction work at the "Avi’ad" religious public school.

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.