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Kefar Shemaryahu 31/1962, Fritz Berger Jan 1962

Kefar Shemaryahu 31/1962, Fritz Berger

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1962, an excavation was conducted in Kefar Shemaryahu (map ref. 1833/6773). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Berger. A complex of burial caves that was dated to the Roman and Byzantine periods was exposed.


Deir ‘Asfin 2-1959, Joseph Naveh Jan 1959

Deir ‘Asfin 2-1959, Joseph Naveh

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1959, a salvage excavation was conducted at Deir ‘Asfin (map ref. 1975/6843). The excavation was directed by J. Naveh with the assistance of Sh. Amit (surveying). The remains of walls built of ashlar stones and two floors that were dated to the Early Islamic period were exposed. Based on the information in the excavation file, coins, glass and pottery dating to the Byzantine period were found.


1. The Heirs Of The Roman Empire: Byzantium, Islam, And Medieval Europe, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart Jan 1958

1. The Heirs Of The Roman Empire: Byzantium, Islam, And Medieval Europe, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section II: Medieval, Political and Economic Development: Feudalism and Manorialism

The fall of Rome did not, as many contemporaries had expected, preface the end of the world. Rather, it was the end of a world, of a way of life which had characterized the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Amid the ruins of Greco-Roman Civilization, three new civilizations arose in the old imperial territories and their borderlands. One of these new civilizations -- the Western - is our major interest and its first phase -- the medieval -- will here demand our closer attention. The other two -- the Byzantine and the Islamic -- were Eastern and influenced rather than fathered …


2. Medieval Feudalism, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart Jan 1958

2. Medieval Feudalism, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section II: Medieval, Political and Economic Development: Feudalism and Manorialism

Feudalism was the natural response to the greatest political need of the Dark Ages: security. Since there was no central government capable of providing this security, men fell back on their own resources, making local arrangements. Already, in the last chaotic centuries of imperial rule, Roman magnates had supported, and had been supported by, groups of clients. Among the Germanic tribes beyond the imperial frontiers, a roughly similar system of armed personal retainers had existed. From these precedents and from sheer necessity, feudalism was created in the Carolingian state in the ninth and tenth centuries. Thence it was transplanted in …


Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani Jan 1957

Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1957, a scientific inspection was conducted by L.Y. Rahmani, following an unauthorized excavation that was carried at Kibbutz Nahshon (map ref 1960/6370). A burial cave that was dated to the Byzantine period was exposed in the excavation, which was conducted by Kibbutz members A. Ori and Z. Hanina.


Ashqelon, Al–Jura 17/1956, Jacob Ory, John Hevesi Jan 1956

Ashqelon, Al–Jura 17/1956, Jacob Ory, John Hevesi

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1956, a trial excavation was conducted at Al–Jura in Ashqelon (map ref. 15757/61975), following the discovery of a tomb during the paving of a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory and J. Hevesi.


Tiberias, The General Bureau Of Workers Building 2/1955, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1955

Tiberias, The General Bureau Of Workers Building 2/1955, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1955, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, near the building of the General Bureau of Workers (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus and built tombs during the digging of sewage pits. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy Jan 1955

Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1955, an excavation was conducted at the Tel Arza neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2204/6335), following the discovery of a burial cave during the laying of foundations for a private residence. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy.


Be’Er Sheva, The Railroad Station 5/1955, Shalom Levy Jan 1955

Be’Er Sheva, The Railroad Station 5/1955, Shalom Levy

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1955, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Be’er Sheva railroad station (map ref. 18206/57443). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy. Three probes were opened. in which the remains of a Byzantine farmhouse were exposed.


Beit She’An, The Southern Housing Complex And “Shikun Vav” (The Vav Housing Complex) 14/1957, Nehemya Zori Jan 1955

Beit She’An, The Southern Housing Complex And “Shikun Vav” (The Vav Housing Complex) 14/1957, Nehemya Zori

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1955, a trial excavation was conducted at the southern housing complex in Beit She’an (map ref. 2473/7105), south of the Byzantine Beit She’an wall. The excavation was carried out following the discovery of the remains of coffins during ground leveling prior to construction works. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori.


Tiberias, The Area Of The Tomb Of Maimonides 26/1956, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1955

Tiberias, The Area Of The Tomb Of Maimonides 26/1956, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

From November 1955 to January 1956, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, in the area of the tomb attributed to Maimonides (map ref. unknown), under the direction of B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out following the discovery of the remains of an ancient cemetery during development works. Three groups of tombs were exposed, as well as a number of individual tombs.


Tel Kinrot 4/1954, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1954

Tel Kinrot 4/1954, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1954, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel Kinrot (map ref. 2504/7523), north and south of the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. The excavation was directed by B. Ravni. North of the church, only an aqueduct was found. South of the church, an aqueduct and a canal were discovered, as well as walls that were associated with two stages of the church and walls of later periods. The remains were date to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods.


Jerusalem, Qiryat Ha-Yovel 19/1954, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani Jan 1954

Jerusalem, Qiryat Ha-Yovel 19/1954, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1954, a trial excavation was conducted at the Qiryat Ha-Yovel neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2168/6301), following the discovery of pottery and a lamp during the digging of pits in a private yard. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by L.Y. Rahmani. Two perpendicular walls were exposed, that were built of hard lime stones and nari (calcrete). Pottery was found at the foot of one of the walls, most of which was dated to the Byzantine period and a few to the Roman period.


Tel Kinrot 36/1953, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1953

Tel Kinrot 36/1953, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March 1953 a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Kinrot, about 10 km north of Tiberius (map ref. 2504/7523), following the digging of trenches for a water pipeline. The excavation was directed by B. Ravni, with the assistance of Y. Huri (plans). The remains of a bathhouse were discovered c. 200 m north of the Umayyad palace in Horbat al-Minya.


Bet SheʽAn, Tel Iztabba 1/1953, Nehemya Zori Jan 1953

Bet SheʽAn, Tel Iztabba 1/1953, Nehemya Zori

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1953, an excavation was conducted near Tel Iztabba in Bet She'an (map ref. unknown), under the direction of N. Zori. Based on the plans and photographs in the excavation file, a mosaic floor decorated with geometric patterns was found c. 250 m west of the Kiri Maria monastery, adjacent to the route of the Roman–Byzantine wall of Bet She'an. Near the floor was a mausoleum and a coffin inside which were bones and skulls.


Tiberias 13/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 13/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, east of the house of the Custodian of Absentee Property (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during the digging of pits. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias 6/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 6/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, west of the house of the Custodian of Absentee Property (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during repair work in the building. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out in a pit (3.5 × 6.0 m, depth 1.1 m) opened by the Public Works Department. Six tombs or parts of tombs were found, of which only three were excavated thoroughly. Some of the tombs were hewn in the rock and some built.


Tiberias 9/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 9/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, a trial excavation was conducted in Tiberias (map ref. 2500/7440), following the discovery of tombs during the digging a channel for pipelines by workers of Tiberias municipal water department (beginning in the middle of the Aliyah Street in the west). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni. Eight tombs, of which four were fully examined, were exposed in the channel (0.5 × 107 m, max. depth 0.5 m). The excavator noted that the tombs are of the type found north of the Department of Health building (permit no. &-29/1951), …


Motza 17/1951, Yoseph Leibovich Jan 1951

Motza 17/1951, Yoseph Leibovich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March 1951, an excavation was conducted in Motza, near the main road leading from Jerusalem northwest (map ref. unknown). A rampart bordering the road was removed in the excavation. Along the road, mosaics were discerned.


Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 37/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 37/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1951, an excavation was conducted in the northern part of the city square in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during the expansion of a pit. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 29/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 29/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–October 1951, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, north of the building of the Department of Health (map ref. unknown), in an area designated for building a pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias 45/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias 45/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1951, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tiberias, in the area between the Muslim cemetery in the north and the Sewage Treatment plant in the south (map ref. unknown). The excavation began under the direction of M. Dothan and continued under the direction of B. Ravni. The finds in the northern part of the excavated area (the Muslim cemetery) included clay pipes bearing remnants of plaster, large fieldstones, sections of basalt and marble columns, a cistern, walls and floors. A stone vessel was also found, and below it the base of a marble oven or kiln, around and …


Kafr Yasif 44/1950, Dubi Yosef Jan 1950

Kafr Yasif 44/1950, Dubi Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1950 – January 1951, a trial excavation was conducted in Kfar Yassif (map ref. unknown) under the direction of D. Yosef, following the discovery of the remains of a wall, pottery and glass fragments during the construction of a road.


Haifa 36/1950, 3/1951, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1950

Haifa 36/1950, 3/1951, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1950 and January 1951, trial excavations were conducted in Haifa, following the laying of sewer pipes from Dolphin Street to the Hospital (map ref. unknown). The pipeline extended straight to the Haifa port seawall. The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, were directed by M. Prausnitz. Occupation layers that were dated to the Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader and Mamluk periods were exposed.


Nahal Shaham 29/1950, Jacob Ory Jan 1950

Nahal Shaham 29/1950, Jacob Ory

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1950, an excavation was conducted at Nahal Shaham (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. An arcosolium tomb was exposed, devoid of finds. The tomb was dated to the Byzantine period.


Tel Aviv, El-Haddar 2/1949, Jacob Ory Jan 1949

Tel Aviv, El-Haddar 2/1949, Jacob Ory

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1949, an excavation was conducted at the el-Haddar site in Tel Aviv, on the northern bank of the Yarkon River (map ref. 183/668). The excavation was conducted following the discovery of two tombs during sand removal by contractors. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. The remains of two simple trough graves, built within a frame of stones, were discovered on the site.