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Samaria A-142/1967, Azriel Zigelman Jan 1967

Samaria A-142/1967, Azriel Zigelman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1967, an archaeological excavation was conducted in Samaria under the direction of A. Zigelman. According to information preserved in the archival file, tombs were uncovered during the construction of the access road to ancient Samaria. Twelve circular shafts were revealed, which undoubtedly served as burial installations. Some date to the Israelite period (Iron Age II), while others belong to the Roman period.


Ha’Goshrim A-64/1965, Gideon Foerster Jan 1965

Ha’Goshrim A-64/1965, Gideon Foerster

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May 1965, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Ha’Goshrim (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of four burial caves. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by G. Foerster, with the assistance of Sh. Moskowitz (surveying).


Shefar‘Am A-42/1965, Yehuda Ben Yosef Jan 1965

Shefar‘Am A-42/1965, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In March 1965, a salvage excavation was conducted in Shefar’am, between Horbat Ofra and Bir al-Maktzur (map ref. 21945/74292), following the discovery of a burial cave during the widening of the Shfaram-Nazareth road by the National Roads Company of Israel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Ben Yosef, with the assistance of A. Zigelman (surveying and drafting).


Qiryat Tiv‘On A-23/1964, Refael Givon Jan 1964

Qiryat Tiv‘On A-23/1964, Refael Givon

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1964, an excavation was conducted in Qiryat Tiv‘on (map ref. 2105/7353), following the discovery of a building during the laying of foundations for the Institute of Music at Oranim College. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by R. Givon. The building was identified as a granary. The building had a pear-like shape. No diagnostic finds were recovered.


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.


‘Akko, The Crypt 9/1960, Ze’Ev Yeivin Jan 1960

‘Akko, The Crypt 9/1960, Ze’Ev Yeivin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1960, an excavation was conducted in the eastern wing of the crypt in ‘Akkko (map ref. unknown), under the direction of Ze’ev Yeivin. The remains of buildings were exposed, which were dated to the Hellenistic or Roman period.


Giv’At Nesher 11/1957, Emanuel Anati Jan 1957

Giv’At Nesher 11/1957, Emanuel Anati

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1957, a trial excavation was conducted a Giv’at Nesher (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the construction of a road and a sewage channel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Anati with the assistance of workers provided by the Kishon employment bureau.


Narbata, Ma’Anit 24/1956, Fritz Berger Jan 1956

Narbata, Ma’Anit 24/1956, Fritz Berger

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1956, an excavation was conducted in Narbata, near Kibbutz Ma’anit (map ref. 2030/7060). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Berger and S. Ben Aryeh. A burial cave was exposed. Two decorated sarcophagi were found inside the burial chamber. The cave was dated to the Roman period.


Jerusalem, Katamon 29/1955, Yohanan Aharoni Jan 1955

Jerusalem, Katamon 29/1955, Yohanan Aharoni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1955, an excavation was conducted in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem (Map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the digging of a sewage channel in the Amidar housing complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Aharoni.


Jerusalem, Mount Herzl 1/1954, Emanuel Anati Jan 1954

Jerusalem, Mount Herzl 1/1954, Emanuel Anati

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1954, an excavation was conducted on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem (map ref. 21707/63147). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Anati. A burial cave that was dated to the Fist Temple period was discovered. The cave had also been in use during the Second Temple period. The excavation file contains drawings of pottery vessels that were found in accumulations inside the cave. No finds were registered in the National Treasures.


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.


Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘Apil 28/1954, Jacob Ory Jan 1954

Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘Apil 28/1954, Jacob Ory

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1954, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘apil (map ref. 1986/6983), following the construction of the Kibbutz dining room . The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. Four rectangular cist tombs were exposed, some of which were damaged by the construction work on the site. The tombs, which were oriented in a north–south direction, were built of soft limestone that was dressed on the inner side. The covering stone (0.6 × 0.7 cm, thickness 0.25 cm) of one of the tombs was found. Few finds were discovered inside …


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.


Hadera Cemetery 9/1953, Fritz Berger Jan 1953

Hadera Cemetery 9/1953, Fritz Berger

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April 1953, an excavation was conducted at the Hadera cemetery (map ref. 1934/7041), following the discovery of a Roman mausoleum during the digging of a grave. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Berger with the assistance of A. Hiram (surveying and drawing) and J. Ori (photography). The report was written by R. Bar-Natan.


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, Shikun Olim 25/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias, Shikun Olim 25/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1951, a trial excavation was conducted in the ‘Shikun Olim’ housing complex in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a mosaic floor during the digging of a sewage channel east of the complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni. The excavators noticed that the floor was incomplete and excavated further to the west to check for additional remains. The mosaic floor extended over two adjacent rooms, possibly further in rooms that were not excavated.


Khirbat Umm Juna 27/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Khirbat Umm Juna 27/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1951, a trial excavation was conducted at Khirbat Umm Juna, south of Kibbutz Deganya A (map ref. 2537/7336). The excavation was conducted following the discovery of a sarcophagus by members of the Kibbutz, during the digging of pits for planting trees. 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 …


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.


Tiberias, Shikun Olim Alef 20/1950, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1950

Tiberias, Shikun Olim Alef 20/1950, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October–November 1950, a salvage excavation was conducted in “Shikun Olim Alef” (the “Olim A” housing complex) in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), under the direction of B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out following the digging of pits for the buildings’ foundations. The remains of structures built of large basalt stones with a filling of small stones set in white plaster were discovered. The structures were dated by the excavator to the Early Islamic period, based on the pottery found inside them. A system of clay pipes was found in one of the pits. A single clay pipe and a …


Jerusalem, Tel Arza 9/1950, Yohanan Landau Jan 1950

Jerusalem, Tel Arza 9/1950, Yohanan Landau

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1950, an excavation was conducted in the Tel Arza neighborhood of Jerusalem (map ref. 218/633), following the discovery of two tombs during foundation work for the 'Kerem Avraham' building complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Landau. Two tombs were exposed.


Netanya, Ben Ami Neighborhood 11/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah Jan 1949

Netanya, Ben Ami Neighborhood 11/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1949, a salvage excavation was conducted in Netanya, in the Ben Ami neighborhood (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus during cable laying. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Avi-Yonah. The sarcophagus was found inside a rock-hewn tomb.


Yafo 3/1948, 6/1949, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy Jan 1948

Yafo 3/1948, 6/1949, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1948 and 1949, excavations were conducted in Yafo, in the vicinity of St. Peter's Church, under the direction of P.L.O. Guy (map ref. 176/662). In 1948 the remains of a building were exposed, as well as millstones, many fragments of pottery vessels including lamps and pipes, and bronze rings, coins and an iron cannonball, apparently from the time of Napoleon. About 40 finds are registered in the National Treasures (pottery, metal, stone and glass vessels) most of which were dated to the Early Islamic period and the rest to the Hellenistic, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman periods. In 1949, 117 …