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The Coins From Ḥorbat Sahar, Helena Sokolov, Lior Sandberg
The Coins From Ḥorbat Sahar, Helena Sokolov, Lior Sandberg
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The coin finds retrieved from the excavation areas at Ḥorbat Sahar range in date from the Roman to the Mamluk periods, partially aligning with the settlement periods identified at the site. A bronze coin of Elagabalus, struck in Abila, depicts on its reverse a sanctuary with a hexastyle facade flanked by two towers with a large altar in the center. This is an important addition to our limited knowledge of this coin-type’s circulation in sites west of the Jordan River.
Ḥorbat Sahar On Giv‘At Ha-More: A Byzantine–Early Islamic Rural Samaritan(?) Settlement, Revisited In The Crusader–Mamluk Period, Yardenna Alexandre
Ḥorbat Sahar On Giv‘At Ha-More: A Byzantine–Early Islamic Rural Samaritan(?) Settlement, Revisited In The Crusader–Mamluk Period, Yardenna Alexandre
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This article presents building remains uncovered at the site of Ḥorbat Sahar, on the Giv‘at Ha-More ridge, which formed part of a house and a large building comprising several rooms, a pathway, a small part of a plastered installation (miqveh?), and other installations, all dated by the pottery and other finds to the late Byzantine–Early Islamic period. The presence of Samaritan-type lamps, and the absence of LRRW bowls in the pottery assemblage, may hint to a Samaritan presence at the site following their suppression in the Samaria heartland. The large building was resettled in the Crusader–Mamluk periods, without architectural changes. …
The Coins From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Danny Syon
The Coins From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Danny Syon
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The coins found in the excavation at Naṣr ed-Din tell of two peaks of settlement at the site: in the second century BCE and in the second century CE. The coins suggest that the site became Jewish in the first century BCE, was reduced or abandoned in the first century CE and revived in the second century CE, still as a Jewish village. The numismatic evidence does not support the identification of the site with Bet Ma‘on, mentioned by Josephus and in the Talmud; however, one must consider that the site is large and the data presented here pertain only …
A Decorated Basalt Door From Naṣr Ed-Din (Bet Ma‘On), Near Tiberias, Yosef Stepansky
A Decorated Basalt Door From Naṣr Ed-Din (Bet Ma‘On), Near Tiberias, Yosef Stepansky
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Three fragments of a basalt door were retrieved from the excavation at Naṣr ed-Din, which belong to a large group of about 25 stone doors discovered in the city of Tiberias. Such doors are known to have originated in burial contexts, their facades usually adorned in a manner that resembled wooden doors of residences. The door from Bet Ma‘on is the first to be found outside Tiberias, and it probably belonged to a contemporary mausoleum mentioned in the Talmud.
The Glass Finds From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Natalya Katsnelson
The Glass Finds From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Natalya Katsnelson
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An interesting group of 60 glass fragments was retrieved from a Roman-period Jewish rural settlement near Tiberias. The assemblage, dating mostly to the first–early second centuries CE, comprises simple, undecorated containers for every-day use, which may be clearly identified with a Jewish population in Lower Galilee.
A Microscopic Examination Of Fresh Breaks Of Selected Roman-Period Potsherds From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Anastasia Shapiro
A Microscopic Examination Of Fresh Breaks Of Selected Roman-Period Potsherds From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Anastasia Shapiro
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The microscopic examination of the fresh breaks of selected Roman-period pottery vessels from the excavation at Naṣr ed-Din aimed at identifying their possible provenance. The examination revealed seven fabric groups, each of which was correlated with pottery production sites in Galilee. Furthermore, the examined vessels demonstrate a noticeable relationship between form and fabric
Naṣr Ed-Din (Bet Ma‘On), Near Tiberias: Village And City In Roman-Period Galilee, Dina Avshalom-Gorni, Uzi Leibner, Haya Ben Nahum
Naṣr Ed-Din (Bet Ma‘On), Near Tiberias: Village And City In Roman-Period Galilee, Dina Avshalom-Gorni, Uzi Leibner, Haya Ben Nahum
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A large domestic complex comprising six dwelling units with courtyards was uncovered in the village of Naṣr ed-Din overlooking Roman-period Tiberias. The site dates mainly to the Middle Roman period, spanning the beginning of the second century and the first decades of the third century CE. It seems that the complex was abandoned abruptly, as many finds were left in place on the floors. The good preservation of the dwellings and the wealth of the small finds shed light on the nature of domestic-rural construction in Roman Galilee, its material culture and household organization. This report describes the excavation of …
A Hellenistic-Period Farmhouse At Aderet In The Judean Shephelah, Jon Seligman, Ora Yogev
A Hellenistic-Period Farmhouse At Aderet In The Judean Shephelah, Jon Seligman, Ora Yogev
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The excavation at Aderet, located south of Ha-Ella Valley, revealed a farmhouse with an olive-oil press, which operated under the administrative control of Idumea during the Hellenistic period. Based on the numismatic evidence and the pottery assemblage, the Aderet farmhouse was dated to the second half of the third century BCE, possibly extending into the beginning of the second century BCE. The firmly dated regional ceramic assemblage of the third century BCE expands our knowledge of Hellenistic rural society. The chronology of the Aderet farmhouse is considered in light of Yogev’s suggestion to identify a late Iron Age occupation phase …
Ramat Razim, Near Ẓefat: A Middle Bronze Age Rural Site In The Tel Ḥaẓor Polity, Karen Covello-Paran, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Barak Tzin, Shlomit Bechar
Ramat Razim, Near Ẓefat: A Middle Bronze Age Rural Site In The Tel Ḥaẓor Polity, Karen Covello-Paran, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Barak Tzin, Shlomit Bechar
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An archaeological excavation carried out at Ramat Razim, near Ẓefat, exposed a Middle Bronze Age rural settlement, dated by the ceramic assemblage within Middle Bronze Age II–III. Spatial analysis identified communal workspaces and possible domestic cult practices in specific rooms, and the distribution of the ground stone tools and ceramic storage vessels reflected food-processing activities and a decentralized grain-storage approach. In addition to agriculture, pastoralism—specifically sheep rearing—played a significant role in the settlement’s economy, probably engendering economic exchanges under the influence of Ḥaẓor, the major city in the region. Petrographic analysis linking the pithoi to the Ḥula Valley raised questions …
Rural Ceramic Production Unveiled? A Petrographic Analysis Of Early Islamic Mold-Decorated Buff Ware From The Be’Er Sheva‘ Valley, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Davida Eisenberg-Degen
Rural Ceramic Production Unveiled? A Petrographic Analysis Of Early Islamic Mold-Decorated Buff Ware From The Be’Er Sheva‘ Valley, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Davida Eisenberg-Degen
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This paper delves into the intriguing Early Islamic mold-decorated Buff Ware jugs found in the rural Negev region, shedding light on the broader phenomenon of imitations, in general and particularly, within the context of a rural farmstead situated on the southern bank of Naḥal Be’er Sheva‘. To accomplish this, we analyzed petrographically 22 sherds from nine sites spanning various geographic areas within modern-day Israel, aiming to reveal invaluable insights into mold-decorated Buff Ware production and distribution. The primary objectives of this study were twofold: first, to explore the degree of centralization in mold-decorated Buff Ware production, and second, to determine …
A Late Byzantine–Early Islamic-Period Rural Settlement Along Nahal ‘Ashan, North Of Be’Er Sheva‘, Yana Tchekhanovets, Avinoam Lahavi, Shahaf Shaked
A Late Byzantine–Early Islamic-Period Rural Settlement Along Nahal ‘Ashan, North Of Be’Er Sheva‘, Yana Tchekhanovets, Avinoam Lahavi, Shahaf Shaked
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Economic Strategies Of Two Early Bronze Age Villages In The Southern Levant: Explaining Coastal Abandonment Versus Inland Urban Development, Roey Nickelsberg, Anastasia Shapiro, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Yitzhak Paz, Itai Elad, Assaf Yasur-Landau, Ruth Shahack-Gross
Economic Strategies Of Two Early Bronze Age Villages In The Southern Levant: Explaining Coastal Abandonment Versus Inland Urban Development, Roey Nickelsberg, Anastasia Shapiro, Anat Cohen-Weinberger, Yitzhak Paz, Itai Elad, Assaf Yasur-Landau, Ruth Shahack-Gross
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The southern Levantine coast was settled continuously for three millennia, from the Neolithic period until its abandonment in Early Bronze Age II, in sharp contrast to inland sites that developed into urbanized cities. This study examines this phenomenon by investigating the pottery production component of the economic systems of two contemporary EB I villages: a shoreline coastal site that was abandoned (Dor South) and an inland site that evolved into an urban center (‘En Esur). This pilot ceramic petrography examination shows two distinct strategies, with ‘En Esur producing pottery primarily from local raw materials and Dor South relying mainly on …
Rural Complexity In The Intermediate Bronze Age: Settlement Patterns And Intra-Site Spatial Organization In Lower Galilee, Karen Covello-Paran
Rural Complexity In The Intermediate Bronze Age: Settlement Patterns And Intra-Site Spatial Organization In Lower Galilee, Karen Covello-Paran
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This study explores the settlement patterns in Intermediate Bronze Age Lower Galilee, focusing on the Ḥorbat Qishron sites and their socio-economic organization. The spatial arrangement and the hierarchical structures of the settlements are analyzed, particularly in light of the discovery of a walled settlement at Ḥorbat Qishron South, a unique feature in this period. The study also considers the implications of settlement patterns for economic activities, social organization and communal endeavors, shedding light on the role of households as basic economic units and the potential of centralized economic models. Furthermore, it discusses the significance of ceramic assemblages, radiocarbon dating and …
The Village People: Social Aspects Of Rural Settlements—Comments On Method And Theory, Eyal Regev
The Village People: Social Aspects Of Rural Settlements—Comments On Method And Theory, Eyal Regev
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The village is usually viewed as a basic geographic and economic unit, characterized by unsophisticated social organization, limited interpersonal ties and weak external social networks. However, studies in rural archaeology and anthropology revealed that village life was more complex. This article offers a survey of several key theoretical issues relevant for interpreting archaeological remains of villages, farmsteads and estates/villas from a social perspective. It focuses mainly on the organization of the settlement as a holistic unit and the specific houses/households within it. The article seeks to explore the complex correlation between the spatial and social aspects of rural housing—the way …
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Horbat Umm Tabun, Sderot, A-9761/2024, Zvi Firer
Horbat Umm Tabun, Sderot, A-9761/2024, Zvi Firer
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In July 2024, a trial excavation was conducted in Complex 11, "Teva’ Ba-’Ir" park in Sderot (Permit No. A-9761/2024; map ref. 161495/605693, Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Sderot Economic Company, was directed by Z. Firer and S. Tal, with the assistance of N. Wieler (geology), A. Montague (drafting and map), D. Eisenberg-Degen (drone photography and scientific guidance), Y. Alamor (administration), and laborers from Rahat.
Nahal Hevron (Hevron River) A-9823/2024, Ahinoam Montague
Nahal Hevron (Hevron River) A-9823/2024, Ahinoam Montague
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In May–June 2024, a trial excavation was conducted along the southern margins of Nahal Hevron, approximately 600 m north of Tel Be’er Sheva’ (Permit No. A-9823/2024; map ref. 184707-5060/573003-337; Fig. 1), in advance of the planned expansion of the ‘Omer wastewater treatment plant. The excavation was carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the ‘Omer Local Council. The excavation was directed by A. Montague (modeling and plans), with the assistance of V. Lifshits (Be’er Sheva’ District manager), F. Kobrin (Be’er Sheva’ sub-district manager), Y. Alamor (administration), D. Degen-Eisenberg (supervising archaeologist and aerial photography), I. Azoulay …
Nahal Rom, The Dead Sea A-9841/2024, Dror Halpern
Nahal Rom, The Dead Sea A-9841/2024, Dror Halpern
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 2024, a salvage excavation was conducted about 200 m east of Highway 90 (Permit No. A-9841/2024; Map ref. 234720-96/565410-81), prior to the construction of a hotel. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Pie Siam Ltd., was directed by D. Halpern (area supervising and field photography), with the assistance of A. Montagu (photography and surveying), Y. Alamor (administration), D. Eisenberg-Degen (scientific consultation), and A. Freiberg, I. Radashkovsky, G. Zohar and T. Sapir (Southern Negev District).
Beit Hanina, Shikune Nusseiba (Nusseiba Neighborhood) (West) A-9808/2024, Mohammad Samhouri
Beit Hanina, Shikune Nusseiba (Nusseiba Neighborhood) (West) A-9808/2024, Mohammad Samhouri
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In May 2024, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9808/2024; map ref. 220785/637382, Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Gihon Company Ltd., was managed by M. Samhouri, with assistance from N. Nehama (administration), B. Touri and N. Sapir (Jerusalem District), S. Halevi (photography and survey), and A. Zakaim (drafting).
Jerusalem, Melamed Square A-9856/2024, Uriel J. Prince
Jerusalem, Melamed Square A-9856/2024, Uriel J. Prince
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In July 2024, a salvage excavation was conducted at Melamed Square, Givat Shaul, Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9856/2024; map ref. 630831/220817). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Moriah, was directed by U.J. Prince and assisted by Y. Zelinger (supervisor), Y. Shalev (Mentor Archaeologist), S. Halevi (field photography and photogrammetry), O. Zakaim (plan and sections) N. Nehama (administration) and Y. Rabinovich (archaeological inspection).
Jerusalem, 18 Charlap St. A-9788/2024, Uriel J. Prince
Jerusalem, 18 Charlap St. A-9788/2024, Uriel J. Prince
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2024, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Kiryat Shmuel neighborhood in central Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9788/2024; Map ref. 220817/630831), following the discovery of the site during an inspection prior to the construction of new apartment buildings. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Steven Corporation Ltd., was directed by U.J. Prince, with the assistance of M. Hajabi (supervisor), Y. Shalev (scientific guidance), S. Halevi (documentation), O. Zakaim (plan and sections), N. Nechama (administration) and Z. Matskevich (supervision).
Jerusalem, Hebron Raod A-9756/2024, Rina Avner
Jerusalem, Hebron Raod A-9756/2024, Rina Avner
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 2024, a trial excavation was conducted on Hebron Road in Jerusalem, about 30 m south of the Bethlehem Road junction (Permit No. A-9756/2024; Map ref. 220326-35/627696-709), following damage to the ceiling of an underground structure during development work on section 21 of the light rail. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by R. Avner, with the assistance of Z. Horowitz, M. Chernin and D. Fionov (archaeological inspection), S. Halevi (digital documentation), Y. Shalev (scientific guidance), O. Zakaim (drafting and location map) and A. de Vincent (pottery classification).
Ayelet Ha-Shahar A-9784/2024, Noam Silverberg
Ayelet Ha-Shahar A-9784/2024, Noam Silverberg
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2024, a trial excavation was conducted in Kibbutz Ayelet Ha-Shahar (Permit No. A-9784/2024; Map ref. 253840-79/769776-99), prior to the construction of an administrative building on the grounds of the 'Mevo HaGalil' School. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Upper Galilee Regional Council., was directed by N. Silverberg (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), A. Kleiner (trial trenches and drone photography), R. Be’eri (scientific guidance), and laborers from Kabul.
Nahal Revaha A-9728/2024;, Dror Halpern
Nahal Revaha A-9728/2024;, Dror Halpern
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 2024, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Revaha (Permit No. A-9728/2024; Map ref. 17935-45/56390-401), located c. 2 km west of Highway 40 and 1.7 km northwest of the Neot Hovav Industrial Zone. The excavation was carried out following damage caused to antiquities during infrastructure works prior to the laying of a pipeline by Petroleum & Energy Infrastructures Ltd. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Petroleum & Energy Infrastructures Ltd., was directed by D. Halpern (field photography), with the assistance of A. Montagu (field photography and surveying), I. Azulay (plans), Y. Alamor …
Jerusalem, Mishmar Ha-Gvul St. A-9831, Rachel Waysman
Jerusalem, Mishmar Ha-Gvul St. A-9831, Rachel Waysman
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 2024, a salvage excavation (Permit No. A-9831; map ref. 221120-36/634103-17; Fig. 1) was conducted in a residential building on a private plot at 5 Mishmar Ha-Gvul St. in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood of Jerusalem, as part of a Tama 38 urban renewal project. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Meshi Y. K. Construction and Development Ltd., was directed by N. Rom, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), S. Baley and A. Patchuro (supervision), S. Halevi and V. Vasman (photogrammetry and modeling), O. Zakaim (drafting), Y. Shalev and Z. Kanias (Jerusalem …
Mishmar Ha-‘Emeq A-9722/2024, Marwa Asakly
Mishmar Ha-‘Emeq A-9722/2024, Marwa Asakly
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 2024, a trial excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Mishmar Ha-‘Emeq (Permit No. A-9722/2024; map ref. 213445–48/723722–40; Fig. 1) prior to the construction of a parking area. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Kibbutz Mishmar Ha-‘Emeq, was directed by M. Asakly (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Shmidov (photogrammetry), R. Be’eri (scientific supervision), A. Shapiro (location map), B. Hanna (district archaeologist), J. Zilpa (administration), and laborers from Umm al-Fahm.
Gush Halav A-9490/2023, Anya Kleiner
Gush Halav A-9490/2023, Anya Kleiner
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In April 2023, a trial excavation was conducted at Gush Halav (Permit No. A-9490/2023; Map ref. 241702/770293, 241574/770025), prior to the laying of a sewage line. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Peleg-Hagalil corporation, was directed by A. Kleiner, with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration) and Y. Tzur (district inspector, scientific consultation). The excavation was conducted inside an olive grove, at the bottom of the northwestern slope of the Gush Halav hill. A surface of the natural rock slightly sloped westward was exposed, on top of which was a thick layer of …
Jerusalem, Beit Hanina A-9484/2022, Ofer Sion
Jerusalem, Beit Hanina A-9484/2022, Ofer Sion
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 2023, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9484/2022; Map ref. 22150/63735). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by M. Tawil was directed by O. Sion, with the assistance of E. Marko (photogrammetry), Y. Shalev (scientific counseling), N. Nehama (administration) and A. Rose (drafting).
Tel ‘Agol A-9544/2023, Barak Tzin
Tel ‘Agol A-9544/2023, Barak Tzin
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2023, a trial excavation was conducted on Tel ‘Agol (Permit No. A-9544/2023; Map ref. 235091/726359), after the site had been damaged. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by B. Tzin (field photography), with the assistance of R. Be'eri (scientific guidance), Y. Zilpa (administration), A. Shapiro (location map), M. Asakla, A. Ibrahim and B. Hanna (Lower Galilee and Valleys district), Tz. Lang and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Netiv Hagdud 16-03-2023, Oz Varoner
Netiv Hagdud 16-03-2023, Oz Varoner
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2023, a trial excavation was conducted in the southern margins of the Netiv Hagdud settlement (Permit No. 16-03-2023; map ref. 242546-914/654183-876). The excavation was carried out following plowing of the land prior to planting. The excavation, on behalf of the Archaeological Staff Officer of Judea and Samaria and funded by the Israeli Civil Administration, was directed by O. Varoner with the assistance of A. Miller (administration), T. Orenstein (photography) and O. Bejarano (preparation of illustrations). No finds were discovered that could be linked to one of the nearby prehistoric sites.