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Jelil (Gelilot) A-2561/1996, Ilana Ben David

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

On October 27, 1996, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Jelil (Gelilot) site (Permit No. A-2561/1996, map ref. 18230–5/67435–50). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by I. Ben David, with the assistance of Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), V. Pirsky and D. Porotzky (surveying), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds), and R. Kool (numismatics).

H̱Orbat Tireya A-946/1980, Ariel Berman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1980, an excavation was conducted in Horbat Tireya, east of Nazareth (map ref. 2308/7335), under the direction of A. Berman. A burial cave that was dated to the Roman period was exposed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serah ‘Illit, Moshav Even Menahem, A-498/1974, Emanuel Eisenberg, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted in Serah ‘Illit (Moshav Even Menahem; map ref. 227/775), near the road that connects Even Menahem with Moshav Netu’a. the excavation was carried out following the discovery of a burial cave during roadworks conducted for the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Eisenberg and D. Davis.

Tel Aviv, Pinkas Street, A-455/1974, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted on Pinkas Street in Tel Aviv, under the direction of J. Kaplan. A burial cave that was dated to the Middle Bronze Age 1 was exposed.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Haifa, Horbat Atayasi A-81/1966, Mira Goren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1966, a trial excavation was conducted in Haifa, on the eastern slope of the creek separating Atayasi and the southern apartment blocks of Romema neighborhood (map ref. unknown). The excavation was carried out following the marking of the area as an antiquities site by the Haifa–West survey team, and in order to permit construction in the designated area. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums was directed by M. Goren, with the assistance of A. Berman and D. Urman.

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).

Kfar Ata (Today Qiryat Ata), A-38/1965, Asher Ovadia

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January–February 1965, salvage excavations were conducted at Khirbat Sharta and Khirbat Sharatti, near Kefar Ata (presently Qiryat Ata; map ref. 212/746), following the discovery of a burial cave during ground leveling. The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, were directed by A. Ovadya. Khirbat Sharta and Khirbat Sharatti are located on two hills facing each other. In 1967, another excavation was conducted at Khirbat Sharta following the discovery of an additional burial cave that was dated to the Byzantine period.

Jerusalm, Manahat (Malha) A-10/1964, Ora Negbi

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1964, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Manahat (Malha) neighborhood of Jerusalem (map ref. 21807/62925), following the discovery of a burial cave near the road leading to the Holyland Hotel by students of Ort school. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by O. Negbi.

Giv‘Atayim, Trig. Point C-42, A-30/1964, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1964, a salvage excavation was conducted at Trig. Point C-42 in Giv’atayim (map ref. 1828/6644). The excavation was directed by J. Kaplan. Based on information published in The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations, four burial caves were excavated in 1964–1965 by H. Kaplan and J. Kaplan.

Givat Yesha’Ayahu A-34/1964, Ora Negbi

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November–December 1964, a salvage excavation was conducted in Givat Yesha’ayahu, following the discovery of two burial caves during the digging of a basement on a private plot (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by O. Negbi. Each of the caves included a vertical shaft and two chambers. In the first cave, a number of skeletons were found in a state of disintegration, as well as dozens of complete pottery vessels, a stone mortar, cosmetics vessels made of faience and a scarab. The cave was dated to the Middle Bronze …

The Cemetery Of Biblical Motza 19/1962, Ora Negbi

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1963, an excavation was conducted on the mountain slope between Mevaseret Zion and Motza (Map ref. 2150/6330), under the direction of O. Negbi. 11 caves were discovered, two of which were excavated and the rest were surveyed.

Palmahim A-25/1961, Aharon Kempinsky

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1961, a salvage excavation was conducted near Kibbutz Palmahim (map ref. unkown), following the discovery of a burial cave. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Kempinsky.

Deir El-Asad A-6/1960, Netanel Tfilinski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September–October 1960, a salvage excavation was conducted at Deir el-Asad (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the digging of a water cistern on a private plot. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Tfilinsky, with the assistance of Z. Yeivin (surveying) and Z. Goldman (photography).

El-Kabri 2/1954, Emmanuel Anati

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1954, an excavation was conducted at the El Kabri site (map ref. 2148/7688), southeast of Kibbutz Kabri. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Anati.