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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.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 31–32 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות לא–לב, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

תל דן - 1969, אברהם בירן [1–3] תל אנפה - 1969, שאול וינברג [3–4] מירון, אדם דרוקס [4] כברי, שלום גינת ויהודה בן-יוסף [5] נהריה (ח' עיתאים), דן בר"ג [5–6] עברון, משה פראוסניץ, א' איסר וא' כפרי [6–7] מערת קדומים (קפצה) - 1969, ברנרד ונדרמרש [7] בית השיטה, יעקב שרגא [8] בית שאן, נחמיה צורי [8] כפר רופין [9] סקר בחופים, אלישע לינדר, חיים סתין ושוקה שפירא [9] תל מגדים - 1969, מגן ברושי [9–10] מערת תנור (טאבון) - 1969, א"ג ג'לינק [10–11] רגבים, אדם דרוקס [11] …

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 30 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות ל, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

משקוף בית מדרשו של רבי אליעזר הקפר, שמריהו גוטמן ואדם דרוקס [1–2] הגולן, דני אורמן [2–4] חצור – 1968/69, יגאל ידין [4–10] הר חזון, דן בהט [11] מערות קברים בחניתה, יהודה בן-יוסף [11] קערה פרסית מעין דור [12] מערת תנור (טאבון) - 1968, ג'' לינק [12–13] סקר ארכיאולוגי של ישראל: איזור הכרמל, יעקב עולמי [13–14] כתובות חדשות בקיסריה, אברהם נגב [14–15] אתר ניאוליתי בחולות הרצליה, משה פראוסניץ [15] מערת קברים באזור, מנשה בושרי [16] יבנה ים - 1968, יעקב קפלן [16–17] אשקלון (אפרידר), רם גופנא [17] באר שבע …

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.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 29–28 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות כח–כט, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

תל דן - 1968, אברהם בירן [1–3] סאסא, גדעון פרסטר [4] מערת היונים - 1968, עופר בר-יוסף ואיתן צ'רנוב [4–5] הר חזון, דן בהט [5] דיר אל-אסד, פכרי חסון [6] עראבה, וסיליוס צפיריס [6–7] דולמנים בעמיעד, נתנאל תפילינסקי [7] עובדייה - 1968, עופר בר-יוסף, איתן צ'רנוב [7–8] כפר כמא, נחמיה צורי [8–9] תגלית מנורה בח' קשט, מרדכי גומפל [9] נהריה, מיכאל אבי-יונה [9–10] שקמונה - 1968, י' אלגביש [10–11] רכישת אבן משקולת, ראובן הכט [12] מחקר ארכיאולוגי תת-ימי [12–13] תל מגדים - 1968, מגן ברושי [13–14] …

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 …

Hamat A-185/1969-01, Shemuel Tamari

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1969, a trial excavation was conducted south of the Tiberias hot springs (map ref. unknown), under the direction of Sh. Tamari.

Jerusalem, The Jewish Quarter A-198/1969, Yizhak Margovski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March–September 1969, excavations were conducted in the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem (map ref. unknown), under the direction of Y. Margovsky (see excavation file for plans and photographs; No finds were catalogued in the National Treasures Collections).

Be’Er Sheva A-201/1969, Dubi Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April 1969, a salvage excavation was conducted in Be'er Sheva, near the power station east of the Dereh Eilat road (map ref. 1808/5719), following ground leveling work. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Yosef.

Holon, The Industrial Zone A-189/1969, Menashe Bushri

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1969, an excavation was conducted in the Holon industrial zone, following the expansion of the Bank Leumi branch (map ref. 181/659). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was conducted by M. Bushri.

Tel Bat-Yam A-211/1969, Menashe Brosh

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1969, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tel Bat-Yam, under the direction of M. Brosh. A burial cave was exposed, that was dated to the Early Bronze Age 1. No finds were catalogued in the National Treasures collections.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 27 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות כז, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

ירושלים: קברים יהודיים בגבעת המבתר, וסיליוס צפיריס [1–2] ירושלים: בנייני האומה, מיכאל אבי-יונה [2–4] ירושלים: רחוב אלפסי [4] ירושלים: קרית יובל, אברהם איתן [4] שדה קברים ליד תל עיטון, וסיליוס צפיריס, גרשון אדלשטיין, טרודה דותן ודוד אוסישקין [5–8] קברים קדומים באזור, אשר עובדיה [8–9] יפו - 1968, יעקב קפלן [9–10] תל ברוך, יעקב קפלן [10] מערת קברים בגדרה, וסיליוס צפיריס [11] מערת קברים ליד פלמחים, רם גופנא, שמואל ליפשיץ ומנשה בושרי [11–12] ניצנים, אפרת ייבין ויעקב עולמי [12–13] מערת קברים באיזור ניצנים, רם גופנא [13–14] באר שבע, רודולף …

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 26 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות כו, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

הסקר הארכיאולוגי ביהודה, בשומרון ובגולן [1–2] הגולן (חולייה מס' 1), שמריה גוטמן [2–7] הגולן (חולייה מס' 2), קלייר אפשטיין [7–10] הרי הגלבוע, נחמיה צורי [10–14] הר אפרים – צפון ומערב (חולייה מס' 3–4), רם גופנא ויוסף פורת [14–18] הר אפרים ובנימין – מרכז (חולייה מס' 5), זכריה קלאי [19–24] מדבר יהודה ובקעת הירדן (חולייה מס' 6), פסח בר-אדון [24–28] יהודה (חולייה מס' 7), משה כוכבי [29–35] הסקר הפריהסטורי, משה פראוסניץ [35–38] סקר ארכיאולוגי של ישראל: מפת דאלית אל-כרמל, יעקב עולמי [38–39] סקר ארכיאולוגי של ישראל: הסקר בדרום, רודולף כהן [40–41]

Be’Er Sheva A-151/1968, Rudolf Cohen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January–April 1968, three excavations were conducted in Be'er Sheva (map ref. unknown), under the direction of R. Cohen, following construction and development work in the city. In Shikun D, a group of eight graves arranged in three rows was exposed, which included a grave built of ashlar stones containing the interment of a man and a woman. A stone with a cross engraved in a palm leaf pattern was placed next to the heads of the deceased. Near the graves was a plastered pit containing architectural elements and fragments of pottery jars that were dated to the Byzantine period.

Jerusalem, Alfassi Street, A-166/1968, Joseph Naveh, Vassilios Tzaferis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June 1968, a salvage excavation was conducted at 39 Alfassi Street in Jerusalem (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the construction of a shelter. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Naveh and V. Tzaferis, with the assistance of Sh. Moskowitz (surveying).

Tiberias, Sonol Gas Station, A-183/1968, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1968, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tiberias, following the expansion of the Sonol gas station (map ref. 2509/7442). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks and D. Bahat. Druks excavated before the construction work had begun and Bahat continued the excavation. In his excavation, Druks discovered the remains of graves, which consisted of stones, plaster and bones.

Hadashot Arkheologiyot 25 / חדשות ארכיאולוגיות כה, Israel Antiquities Authority

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

תל דן, אברהם בירן, גרשון אדלשטיין, דן בהט, שמואל מושקוביץ [1–3] מערת קברים במטולה, נתנאל תפילינסקי, וסיליוס צפיריס [3–4] מערת היונים [4–5] אל-סמריה, שאול ש' ויינברג, גלדיס ד' ויינברג [5] החפירות בכוכב הירדן - 1967, מאיר בן-דב [6] תל עמל (ניר דוד), גרשון אדלשטיין [7–8] המשלחת לחקר הזכוכית העתיקה: ג'למה [8–9] מערת תנור (אל-טאבון) בנחל המערות, ארתור י' ילינק [9–10] תל מגדים, מגן ברושי [11–13] גרזן מלחמה דמוי סהר ליד כפר-מונש, רם גופנא ומנשה בושרי [13–14] מערת קברים כלקוליתית בפלמחים, רם גופנא [14] סקר ימי ליד חוף אשדוד, משה דותן …

Fureidis A-151/1968-01, Azriel Zieglman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June 1968, a salvage excavation was conducted near the village of Fureidis (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during the widening of a road that connects the coastal road with Yoqne‘am. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Zigelman.

Azur, The Site Of The Sycamore Tree A-152/1968, Yariv Shapira

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1968, a trial excavation was conducted in Azur, at the site of the sycamore tree, under the direction of Y. Shapira (map ref. unknown).

Haifa, Ein-Hayam Neighborhood, Tel Shikmona, A-40/1965, A-76/1965, A-164/1968, Yosef Elgavish

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In the years 1965–1966 and 1968, three seasons of trial excavations were conducted in the Ein-HaYam neighborhood in Haifa, east of Tel Shikmona (map ref. 19697/74813). The excavations were carried out following the discovery of a burial cave during road construction. The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, were directed by Y. Elgavish and A. Zigelman.

Benaya A-171/1968, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1968, a salvage excavation was conducted near Moshav Benaya (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during development works. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Meiron.