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Mishor Ha-Ruhot A-78/1966-01, Rudolph Cohen Jan 1966

Mishor Ha-Ruhot A-78/1966-01, Rudolph Cohen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1966, a salvage excavation was conducted at the fort on the cliff north of Mishor Ha-Ruhot (‘the Plateau of Winds’; map ref. unknown). The excavation, under the direction of R. Cohen, was carried out following damage caused to the fort during development works in the area. The site was previously surveyed by Y. Aharoni.

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Kochav Hayarden (Belvoir Castle), C-101/1966, Meir Ben-Dov, Yohanan Mintzker Jan 1966

Kochav Hayarden (Belvoir Castle), C-101/1966, Meir Ben-Dov, Yohanan Mintzker

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May–November 1966, the second excavation season was conducted at Belvoir Castle (map ref. 249204/722408), under the direction of M. Ben-Dov and Y. Mintzker. The buildings of the Arab village of Kawkab al-Hawa, which stood on the ruins of the fortress, were dismantled. The collapse layers were removed, and the upper floor of the Crusader fortress was exposed in trial probes dug at a number of points.

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Iraq Al-Manshiyya A-77/1966, David Ussishkin Jan 1966

Iraq Al-Manshiyya A-77/1966, David Ussishkin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1966, a trial excavation was conducted in Iraq al-Manshiyya, in the area between the Qiryat Gat cemetery in the east and the railway line in the west (map ref. 179/613). The excavation was carried out following land use conversion of the area around Iraq al-Manshiyya to industrial development. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, was directed by D. Ussishkin. No archeological remains were found south of Iraq al-Manshiyya, but some modern Arab pottery sherds that were attributed to the village were found on the ground as well as pottery that was dated to …

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Tel Aviv, Giv'at Beit Ha-Mitbahayim (Abattoir Hill) A-85/1966, Jacob Kaplan Jan 1966

Tel Aviv, Giv'at Beit Ha-Mitbahayim (Abattoir Hill) A-85/1966, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1966, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Giv'at Beit ha-Mitbahayim in Tel Aviv (Hil Square; Map ref. 1794/6667), under the direction of J. Kaplan. The site revealed numerous silos hewn into the kurkar bedrock, as well as remains dating to the Middle Bronze Age 2 and Iron Age 2.

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Holon, Jesse Cohen A-50/1965, Yariv Shapira Jan 1965

Holon, Jesse Cohen A-50/1965, Yariv Shapira

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–August 1965, a trial excavation was conducted at HaSanhedrin street in the Jesse Cohen neighborhood of Holon (map ref. 177/656), following the exposure of signs of a settlement during the removal of sand from the ridge. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Shapira and financed by the Municipality of Holon. The remains of a settlement were discovered. A mudbrick superstructure was exposed, with two discernable construction phases.

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Bethlehem Of Galilee A-39/1965, Asher Ovadia Jan 1965

Bethlehem Of Galilee A-39/1965, Asher Ovadia

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1965, an excavation was conducted in Bethlehem of Galilee (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of the remains of a mosaic floor during the construction of a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Ovadya, with the assistance of A. Goren (surveying).

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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).

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Tel Aviv, Hill Square, Giv'at Bet Hamitbahayim A-48/1965, Jacob Kaplan Jan 1965

Tel Aviv, Hill Square, Giv'at Bet Hamitbahayim A-48/1965, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In late June 1965, an excavation was conducted on Hill Square (Giv'at Bet Hamitbahayim) in Tel Aviv (next to the city slaughterhouse, map ref. unknown), under the direction of J. Kaplan. Granaries were discovered, hewn in the kurkar rock, that were filled with ash and pottery fragments. The bottom stratum of several of the granaries was dated to the Bronze Age, and the stratum above it was dated to the Iron Age.

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Tirat Zvi A-64/1965, Nehemya Zori Jan 1965

Tirat Zvi A-64/1965, Nehemya Zori

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1965, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tirat Zvi (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the laying of a water line in a vegetable shed. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori. The cave, which was oval in shape, was found filled with earth. No ancient remains were discovered. According to the excavator, the discovery of three burial caves in the same area in the Kibbutz several years earlier corroborated the assertion that this cave was a burial cave. One of the three caves …

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Lohamei Hageta'ot, Giv‘At Yasaf A-71/1965, Yehuda Ben Yosef Jan 1965

Lohamei Hageta'ot, Giv‘At Yasaf A-71/1965, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 1965, an excavation was conducted in Kibbutz Lohamei HaGeta'ot (map ref. 2091/7625), following leveling of the ground in the parking lot of the Ghetto Fighters House museum. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Ben Yosef, with the assistance of Sh. Moskowitz (surveying and plans). The site was previously damaged as a result of construction work, the planting of trees, illegal kurkar mining and the plundering of graves.

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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).

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Tiberias, The Old City A-54/1965, Adam Druks Jan 1965

Tiberias, The Old City A-54/1965, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1965, a trial excavation was conducted in the Old City of Tiberias under the direction of A. Druks, prior to development works in the area (map ref. unknown). The remains of walls which were dated to the Early Islamic period were exposed, as well as numerous pottery fragments and coins. A stone-paved building with various installations, that was dated to the Crusader period, was partly exposed.

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Sponim Cave C-98/1965, Avraham Ronen Jan 1965

Sponim Cave C-98/1965, Avraham Ronen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–August 1965, an excavation was conducted in Sponim Cave, on the southern bank of the Sponim River (map ref. 19825/73805). The excavation was directed by A. Ronen.

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Migdal–Tiberias A-49/1965, Netanel Tfilinski Jan 1965

Migdal–Tiberias A-49/1965, Netanel Tfilinski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June–July 1965, a trial excavation was conducted near Migdal (map ref. 2485/7475), following the discovery of sarcophagi during the widening of the Tiberias–Migdal road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums and financed by the Department of Public Works, was directed by N. Tfilinski with the assistance of M. Feist (surveying) and Sh. Moskowitz (plan).

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

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.

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‘Akko, The Ancient Port, A-75/1965, Elisha Linder Jan 1965

‘Akko, The Ancient Port, A-75/1965, Elisha Linder

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October–November 1965, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Akko, at the remains of the ancient port, following the construction of a fishing pier (map ref. unknown; for plans see excavation file). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums and the Association for the Advancement of Underwater Archaeological Research in Israel, was directed by E. Linder.

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Ramla A-60/1965, Avraham Eitan Jan 1965

Ramla A-60/1965, Avraham Eitan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1965, an excavation was conducted at Ramla (map ref. unknown) under the direction of A. Eitan and M. Rosen-Ayalon. Four occupational phases were exposed, comprising floors and limited architectural remains, including stone-built channels, a basin, a kiln, and segments of walls. According to the excavator, the assemblages from all four phases were homogeneous and dated to the eighth century CE.

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

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.

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Tel Massad (Kefar Rupin) A-18/1964, Ze’Ev Yeivin Jan 1964

Tel Massad (Kefar Rupin) A-18/1964, Ze’Ev Yeivin

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

During April 1964, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Massad in Kefar Rupin, under the direction of Z. Yeivin, following construction work on the tell (map ref. unknown). Walls that belonged to a large building were exposed, some of which were destroyed by the bulldozer. Seven spots were examined, four in the trench and three more on the surrounding mound. Fragments of pottery vessels that were dated to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods were found inside the building. Pottery fragments found in previous excavations on the site were dated to earlier periods, but according to the excavator, the …

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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.

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

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.

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

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 …

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Hazore’A A-11/1964, Varda Sussman Jan 1964

Hazore’A A-11/1964, Varda Sussman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1964, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kibbutz Hazore’a (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a new tomb east of the tombs previously discovered during levelling the ground in the area of the kibbutz poultry farms. The tombs were dated to the transition period between the Early Bronze and Middle Bronze Age. This excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by V. Sussman.

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Mezad Gozal (The Gozal Fort) A-19/1964, Yohanan Aharoni Jan 1964

Mezad Gozal (The Gozal Fort) A-19/1964, Yohanan Aharoni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April 1964, a trial excavation was conducted at Mezad Gozal, on the shore of the Dead Sea near the northern tip of Mount Sodom (map ref. 2369/5598). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Aharoni, with the assistance of Prof. Young and his students from the Israeli–American Institute, Z. Klein and D. Niv (geology).

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Maghar A-31/1964, Netanel Tfilinski Jan 1964

Maghar A-31/1964, Netanel Tfilinski

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1964, a trial excavation was conducted in Maghar (map ref. 236/756). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Tfilinsky. Rock cuttings and a cistern were discovered in the excavation. No finds were recovered.

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Mazor A-8/1964-01, Jacob Kaplan Jan 1964

Mazor A-8/1964-01, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1964, an excavation was conducted in the area of the monument known as ‛Maqam Neby Yahyah’, about two kilometers east of Moshav Mazor (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Kaplan. Hewn cisterns, partly covered with stone slabs, were found. Shafts were also found, which were connected to the cisterns by rock-hewn tunnels. Similar cisterns were found north of the site. The excavator raised the possibility that the cisterns were related to the ancient settlement located near the excavation site. South of the first cistern was a rectangular …

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Tel Akhziv C-89/1964, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1964

Tel Akhziv C-89/1964, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1964, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Akhziv (map ref. unknown), under the direction of M. Prausnitz.

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Tiberias A-5/1963, Adam Druks Jan 1963

Tiberias A-5/1963, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June–August 1963, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of the remains of a basilica during the laying of the pipeline of the salty springs water. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks, with the assistance of V. Tzafiris, Y. Sokolovsky, Sh. Kiriti (foreman) and M. Feist (surveying).

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The Cemetery Of Biblical Motza 19/1962, Ora Negbi Jan 1963

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.

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Horbat Dorban A-1/1963, Yohanan Aharoni Jan 1963

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.

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