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Jebel Mukkabbir, Jerusalem A-9393/2022, Mustafa Hussein
Jebel Mukkabbir, Jerusalem A-9393/2022, Mustafa Hussein
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During August–September 2022, preliminary trial trenches and a trial excavation were conducted on a private plot in Jebel Mukkabbir (Permit No. A-9393/2022; Map ref. 222688-719/629640-74). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Mr. Hassin Kara'in, was directed by M. Hossin, with the assistance of N. Sapir and B. Touri (scientific counseling) and Sh. Halevi (photography and photogrammetry).
Ramat Bet-Shemesh, Neighborhood D A-9053/2021, Limor Silas
Ramat Bet-Shemesh, Neighborhood D A-9053/2021, Limor Silas
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 2021, a trial excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet Shemesh, in neighborhood D (Permit No. A-9053/2021; Map ref. 19510/62315), prior to the laying of a sewage line. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by L. Silas, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), Y. Zelinger (scientific counseling) and E. Marko (surveying and field photography).
Ramat Bet-Shemesh, Neighborhood C2, A-9014/2021, Limor Silas
Ramat Bet-Shemesh, Neighborhood C2, A-9014/2021, Limor Silas
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In May 2021, a trial excavation was conducted at Ramat Bet Shemesh (Neighborhood C2, Lot 508; Permit No. A-9014/2021; Map ref. 199112/623221). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Yahel Engineers company, was directed by L. Silas, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), S. Halevi (photogrammetry, photography and measurements) and Y. Zelinger (scientific consulting). A hewn winepress with a treading surface was excavated and documented (Figure 1).
Jerusalem, ’Issawiya A-1122/1982, Gershon Edelstein
Jerusalem, ’Issawiya A-1122/1982, Gershon Edelstein
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In May–June 1982, a salvage excavation was conducted on the northern slopes of the village of ’Isawiya, under the direction of G. Edelstein, with the assistance of Y. Fleitman.
Burayr A-572/1975, Dov Meiron
Burayr A-572/1975, Dov Meiron
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1975, an excavation was conducted near the abandoned village of Burayr, at the side of the road leading to Be’er Sheva. A barrel-shaped burial cave containing four chambers and a central passage was exposed. The cave was dated to the Byzantine period.
Jerusalem, Ramot Polin Neighborhood A-593/1975-2, Amos Kloner, Yosef Gat
Jerusalem, Ramot Polin Neighborhood A-593/1975-2, Amos Kloner, Yosef Gat
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
At the end of 1975 and the beginning of 1976, a trial excavation was conducted in Jerusalem, in the Ramot Polin neighborhood (map ref. 21879/63636), under the direction of A. Kloner and Y. Gat. A rock-hewn cave was exposed. Within the cave, an olive press was identified.
Nazerat ‘Illit A-666/1975, David Davis
Nazerat ‘Illit A-666/1975, David Davis
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nazerat ‘Illit (map ref. 23175/73415), following the discovery of a burial cave that was reported by the regional inspector Z. Berkowitz. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis.
Naham A-394/1972-2, Shlomo Gudovich
Naham A-394/1972-2, Shlomo Gudovich
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In November 1972, a preliminary excavation was conducted at the moshav Naham (map. ref. 2005/6303), under the direction of S. Gudovich, following the discovery of an ancient cave during road construction.
Kafr Yasif A-305/1971, Vassilios Tzaferis
Kafr Yasif A-305/1971, Vassilios Tzaferis
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In August 1971, an excavation was conducted at the village of Kafr Yasif in the Western Galilee under the direction of V. Tzaferis, with the assistance of F. Hasson. Within the courtyard of a private residence, a rock-cut burial cave was uncovered.
Sde Dov A-280/1971, Jacob Kaplan
Sde Dov A-280/1971, Jacob Kaplan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 1971, an excavation was conducted on the northern side of the Yarkon. A hewn burial cave was exposed.
Jerusalem, Alfassi Street, A-166/1968, Joseph Naveh, Vassilios Tzaferis
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).
Fureidis A-151/1968-01, Azriel Zieglman
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.
Benaya A-171/1968, Dov Meiron
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.
Moshav Benaya A-174/1968, Dov Meiron
Moshav Benaya A-174/1968, Dov Meiron
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October 1968, a salvage excavation was conducted on a kurkar ridge south of Moshav Benya (map ref. 1753/6387), following the breaching of a burial cave during the digging of a ditch. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Meiron.
‘Ibillin A-130/1967, Fakhri Hasson, Yehuda Ben Yosef
‘Ibillin A-130/1967, Fakhri Hasson, Yehuda Ben Yosef
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1967, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Ibillin (map ref. 218/747), following the laying of foundations for a building. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Hasson and Y. Ben Yosef.
Horbat Dorban A-1/1963, Yohanan Aharoni
Horbat Dorban A-1/1963, Yohanan Aharoni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October 1963, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Dorban (map ref. unknown), near Moshav Bar-Giyora. The excavation was carried out following the discovery of a pile of pottery sherds that were removed from a cave on the northwestern slope of the hill. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Aharoni.
Benei Beraq, Giv’At Sokolov 1/1959, Varda Sussman, Joseph Naveh
Benei Beraq, Giv’At Sokolov 1/1959, Varda Sussman, Joseph Naveh
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 1958, a salvage excavation was conducted on Giv’at Sokolov (Sokolov Hill) in Benei Beraq, during the renewal of the kurkar mining on the hill (map ref. 18413/66638). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums and financed by the Benei Beraq Municipality, was directed by V. Sussman and J. Naveh. The western wall of a cave was exposed. The cave ceiling had collapsed. A burnt layer that contained pottery was found on the floor of the cave, which was dated to the Chalcolithic period.
Mishmar Haemek 12/1958, Refael Givon, Joseph Naveh
Mishmar Haemek 12/1958, Refael Givon, Joseph Naveh
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 1958, an excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, following the discovery of a burial cave with loculi during the construction of a road between Mishmar HaEmek and Ein HaShoffet (map ref. 2133/7243). The cave was discovered on the southern slopes of Tel Shosh by the children of Mishmar HaEmek, who removed numerous glass vessels, metal artefacts and lamps that were dated to the Byzantine period. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by R. Givon and J. Naveh, with the assistance of Sh. Moskowitz (surveying) and a member of Mishmar HaEmek …
Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani
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.
Giv’At Nesher 11/1957, Emanuel Anati
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.
Tirat Zvi 38/1956, Nehemya Zori
Tirat Zvi 38/1956, Nehemya Zori
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 1956, an excavation was conducted near the northern gate of the Tirat Zvi group (map ref. 249875/703250), following the exposure of a burial cave during earth mining. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori with the assistance of Y. Reifen of Tirat Zvi group (surveying). The cave was badly damaged during the mining and the excavators encountered difficulty revealing the finds in situ due to the rainy weather.
Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy
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.
Jerusalem, Katamon 29/1955, Yohanan Aharoni
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.
Akko, Manshiya 28/1955, Shalom Levy
Akko, Manshiya 28/1955, Shalom Levy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1955, an excavation was conducted in Manshiya, near the ancient city of Akko (map ref. 2068/7590). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy. A burial complex was exposed.
Haifa, El-‘Atiqa 11/1955, Ze’Ev Goldman
Haifa, El-‘Atiqa 11/1955, Ze’Ev Goldman
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During November 1955, a trial excavation was conducted in Haifa, west of the public park in El-‘Atiqa (the former Arab quarter; map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, was directed by Z. Goldman. A courtyard containing columns and rock-hewn burial chambers was exposed.
Jerusalem, Mount Herzl 1/1954, Emanuel Anati
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.
Bene Beraq, El-Waqf 5/1949, 11/1950, Jacob Kaplan
Bene Beraq, El-Waqf 5/1949, 11/1950, Jacob Kaplan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During May 1949 and March 1950, salvage excavations were conducted on the El-Waqf hill in Bene Beraq, under the direction of Jacob Kaplan (map ref. unknown). The 1949 excavation was conducted following the discovery of the remains of ancient structures during foundations work for construction. On the slope of the hill an olive-press was unearthed. A round stone slab with a square hole in its center served as a base for the press. Adjacent to it, a big clay jar was found in situ, which served as a receptacle into which the oil flowed. Nearby, a winepress with a mosaic …