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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.

Ramat Matred A-872/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1979, an excavation was carried out at Ramat Matred (Hadashot Arkheologiyot 69–71:16), under the direction of G. Edelstein.

Shave Ziyyon A-849/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–August 1979, an excavation was conducted at Shave Ziyyon under the direction of M. Prausnitz and Y. Ben Yosef, following the discovery of ancient building walls during the laying of foundations for modern construction. The excavation was carried out in two areas, adjacent to a previously excavated church site on their eastern side.

Tel Hai A-853/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted in the courtyard of the youth hostel at Tel Ḥai under the direction of G. Edelstein. Burial caves were exposed after being damaged during the quarrying of a pit for the construction of a shelter. According to the excavation diary, three burial caves were documented; in one of them, two loculi were identified, along with five additional loculi. The finds from the caves and the loculi included pottery and glass vessels dating to the Roman period.

Tiberias A-759/1978, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, a trial excavation was conducted in a Jewish cemetery in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), under the direction of A. Druks.

Ha-Gosherim A-722/1978, Tamar Noy

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1978, a salvage excavation was conducted in an avocado grove of Kibbutz Ha-Gosehrim (map ref. unknown), on an area of c. 10 dunams. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by T. Noy.

Er-Rama A-781/1978, Ze’Ev Yeivin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September–October 1978, an excavation was conducted in the village Er-Rama. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Z. Yeivin. Remains of buildings, cisterns and paved courtyards were exposed (see excavation file for photographs).

Jerusalem, Khirbat Beit Kika, A-805/1978, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, an excavation was conducted at the site of Khirbat Beit Kika under the direction of G. Edelstein.

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.

Jerusalem, The Mount Of Olives, Gethsemane, A-778/1978, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1973, an excavation was conducted at Gethsemane, on the western slopes of the Mount of Olives (map ref. 22333/63191). The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities and Museums Division, was directed by G. Edelstein.

Jerusalem, Har Ha-Zetim (Mount Of Olives) A-780/1978, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1978, an excavation was conducted on Har Ha-Zetim in Jerusalem (map ref. 22309/63175). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Kloner. A tomb that was dated to the Roman period was exposed.

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.

Mishmar Ha‘Emeq (El–Ghaba Et–Tahta) A-700/1977, Azriel Zieglman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1977, a trial excavation was conducted in el–Ghaba et–Tahta (map ref. 21409/72338), southwest of Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, following the discovery of a hewn burial cave during foundation works for a chicken coop. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Ziegelmann.

Khirbat ’Ashan (Bir Abu Shukheidim) A-638/1976, Rudolph Cohen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat ’Ashan (Bir Abu Shukheidim) under the direction of R. Cohen, following erosion caused by the wadi and rainwater that affected the site. The excavation focused on the southern part of the site, near the banks of Nahal ’Ashan (’Ashan stream).

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.

Qanat El-Ja‘Ar, Ein Hanatziv, A-627/1976, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April–November 1976, an excavation was conducted at the Hapitu’ah quarry near Ein Hanatziv (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis. A shaft tomb (No. 61) was excavated, one of the tombs of an ancient cemetery that was previously excavated in 1953.

Har Adir A-626/1976, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May–June 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted on Mount Adir (map ref. unknown), under the direction of D. Davis, following a trial excavation directed by F. Vito in October 1975 (Permit A-565/1975).

Gideona A-662/1976, Pinchas Porat, Noa Yadin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1976, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Moshav Gideona, at the foot of Mount Gilboa (map ref. 234/716), following the discovery of a Byzantine burial cave during the expansion of the Ein Harod quarry. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P. Porat and N. Yadin, with the assistance of Y. Vatkin (surveying) as well as students and volunteers from Geva and Mesilot.

Tiberias, The Old City A-671/1976, Esther Dinur

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November–December, 1965 a salvage excavation was conducted in the Old City of Tiberias, near the Plaza hotel (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of remains of a defensive wall during the digging of drainage channels. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Dinur with the assistance of M. Feist (plans).

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.

Haifa, Ziv Neighbourhood A-547/1975, Avraham Ronen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Ziv neighborhood of Haifa (map ref. 2016/7427), under the direction of A. Ronen. A cave was documented by the excavator, as well as the remains of a building, a circle of stones and a loculi or possibly a niche.

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

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.

Jerusalem, Nahal Raqafot (Bayit Ve-Gan Neighborhood) A-593/1975, Amos Kloner, Yosef Gat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1975 and early 1976, an excavation was conducted in Jerusalem at Naḥal Raqafot (Bayit ve-Gan neighborhood; map ref. 21829/62980), under the direction of A. Kloner and Y. Gat. The excavation was undertaken following the discovery of a cave during preparations for the construction of a college. The cave, which was damaged during the development works, comprised a single chamber.

Tel Arsuf (Apollonia) A-514/1975, Baruh Arensburg

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1975, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel Arsuf (Apollonia), north of Sidna-Ali (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of skeletal remains and bones that were exposed by the rain on the hamra hill. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Arensburg, with the assistance of E. Ayalon and T. Han.

Khirbat Hoga A-563/1975, Shulamit Milstein, Yosef Porath

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the site of Kh. Hoga, under the direction of S. Milstein and Y. Porath.

Kerem Ben Zimrah A-587/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kerem Ben Zimra, on the northeastern slope of the hill (map ref. 24420/77166), following the discovery of a rock-hewn tomb during tractor work. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis.

Netivot A-530/1975, David Alon

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted in Netivot (map ref. 1607/5925), following the exposure of a cemetery which was damaged during construction work. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, was directed by D. Alon. Many cist graves were discerned in the area, that were smashed and damaged by the bulldozers and tractors. The lids and walls of the graves were shattered or dragged by the vehicles, their contents spilled or plundered. All the graves found were covered with Eocene limestone slabs, one of them also contained marine sandstone slabs. The graves were dated to the …

Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-551/1975, Renee Sivan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of Giv’at Shapira in Jerusalem (map ref. 2229/6347). Three burial caves were exposed.