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The Glass Finds From Naṣr Ed-Din, Near Tiberias, Natalya Katsnelson Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024

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 …


Horbat Umm Tabun, Sderot, A-9761/2024, Zvi Firer Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 Jan 2024

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 …


Gush Halav A-9490/2023, Anya Kleiner Jan 2023

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 Jan 2023

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 Jan 2023

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 Jan 2023

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.


Nahal Zena‘ A-9718/2023, Dror Halpern Jan 2023

Nahal Zena‘ A-9718/2023, Dror Halpern

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 2023, a salvage excavation was conducted at Nahal Zena‘, west of Nafha Prison (Permit No. A-9718/2023; map ref. 177436–955/515333–6039; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a water reservoir. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Dead Sea Drainage Authority, was directed by D. Halpern, with the assistance of A. Montague (surveying and field photography), Y. Alamor (administration), D. Eisenberg-Degen (scientific guidance), G. Seriy, I. Radashkovsky, N. Lect Ben-Ami, Y. Samuel Cohen (Southern Negev District), I. Azoulay (plans), and workers from Ar‘ara. The excavation exposed four installations, a possible grave, and …


Jerusalem, 30 Bibas Street, A-9631/2023, Uriel J. Prince Jan 2023

Jerusalem, 30 Bibas Street, A-9631/2023, Uriel J. Prince

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July of 2023, a salvage excavation was conducted at 30 Bibas Street, in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit A-9631/2023; map ref. 219810-22/632437-48; Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Breidman, Agmon architect, was directed by V.W. Avrutis and published by U.J. Prince, assisted by N. Sapir and Tz. Kanias (Jerusalem district), Y. Shalev (scientific guidance), S. Halevi (field photography and photogrammetry), N. Nechama (logistics), A. Zakaim (plans) and E. Rabinovich (sight inspection).


Ramat Beth Shemesh A-9505/2023, Rifka Ben Chelouche Jan 2023

Ramat Beth Shemesh A-9505/2023, Rifka Ben Chelouche

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 2023, a trial excavation was undertaken prior to the planned expansion of the Neve Shamir neighborhood in Bet Shemesh. The excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Dissi Group, was directed by R. Ben Chelouche, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), E. Marco (photogrammetry), O. Rose (location map and plan), Y. Shalev (scientific consultant), and A. Eirikh-Rose, Z. Kanias, and S. Gendler (Judah District).


Bet She’An A-9586/2023, Gur Peled Jan 2023

Bet She’An A-9586/2023, Gur Peled

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 2023, a trial excavation was conducted in south of Bet She'an (Permit No. A-9586/2023; Map ref. 246330-545/710040-256). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by G. Peled, with the assistance of G. Leyfirer (trial trenches), R. Be'eri and W. Atrash (scientific counseling), Y. Yaakobi and Y. Zilpa (administration), A. Shapiro (GIS), B. Tzin (GPS), B. Hanna (district archaeologist), A. Ibrahim (regional archaeologists), and with the participation of laborers from Jenin.


Nahal Zanoah, Ramat Bet Shemesh A-9630/2023, Eliana Wexler Jan 2023

Nahal Zanoah, Ramat Bet Shemesh A-9630/2023, Eliana Wexler

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 2023, a trial excavation was conducted on plot No. 400 in The Mishkafayim Neighborhood in Ramat Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-9630/2023; Map ref. 200475-490/624890-935). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the 'Shibolet Ltd.' company, was directed by E. Wexler, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), Z. Matskevich (trial trenches), S. Halevi (photography), E. Marko (surveying), O. Zakaim (drafting), S. Gendler (district archaeologists), Y. Shalev (archaeological consultation), T. Winter (glass) and with the participation of laborers.


Netivot, Ramot Yoram A-9675/2023, Nir-Shimshon Paran Jan 2023

Netivot, Ramot Yoram A-9675/2023, Nir-Shimshon Paran

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In December 2023, a trial excavation was conducted in an area designated for the construction of a new neighborhood, Ramot Yoram, in the western part of Netivot (Permit No. A-9675/2023; Map ref. 158944-9480/593058-529). The excavation was carried out following the discovery of finds in two spots during an archaeological inspection. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Netivot municipality, was directed by N.S. Paran, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), A. Montagu (surveying), I. Azulay (mapping and plans), V. Lifshits, Sh. Tal and A. Reisyuk, S. Shaked, S. Guntar and S. Brailovsky and …


Jerusalem, Hebron Raod A-9695/2023, Itamar Berko Jan 2023

Jerusalem, Hebron Raod A-9695/2023, Itamar Berko

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 2023, a salvage excavation was conducted on Hebron Road in Jerusalem, near the Shmuel Wall Junction (Permit No. A-9695/2023; Map ref. 220105-63/627163-237), after an architectural element suspected as a wall was exposed when trial trenches were dug on the eastern side of the road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by I. Berko, with the assistance of S. Halevi (surveying), T. Kanias (IAA Jerusalem District) and N. Nehama (administration).


Qiryat YeʽArim A-9646/2023, Dror Tzitron Jan 2023

Qiryat YeʽArim A-9646/2023, Dror Tzitron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 2023, a trial excavation was conducted in Qiryat Yeʽarim (Permit No. A-9646/2023; Map ref. 209883/634684), in an area designated for the construction of a school and kindergartens. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Qiryat Yeʽarim Local Council, was directed by D. Tzitron (photography and field preparation), with the assistance of Y. Shalev (scientific consultation), N. Nehama (administration), A. Melman and V. Sterman (preliminary inspections), S. Halevi (surveying, photography, and photogrammetry), O. Zakaim (location map and drafting), S. Gendler and T. Edeltin.


Nahal Talia, ‘Ar‘Ara In The Negev A-9589/2023, Ilan Peretz Jan 2023

Nahal Talia, ‘Ar‘Ara In The Negev A-9589/2023, Ilan Peretz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May 2023, a trial excavation was conducted in Nahal Talia (Permit No. A-9589/2023; Map ref. 202351-601/561296-546), prior to the construction of a new residential neighborhood in ‘Ar‘ara in the Negev. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by The Authority for the Development and Settlement of the Bedouin in the Negev, was directed by I. Peretz, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), A. Montagu (surveying, photography, and drafting), A. Tamir (district archaeologist and acting excavation director), S. Talis and D. Eisenberg-Degen (counseling), Y. Abadi-Reiss (flint), I. Azulay (plans) and laborers from the Palestinian Authority.


‘Isawiya A-9405/2022, Mustafa Hussein Jan 2022

‘Isawiya A-9405/2022, Mustafa Hussein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

During August–September 2022, trial trenches were opened, followed by a trial excavation in three quarries at el-‘Isawiya neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9405/2022; Map ref. 223976-4041/634281-376), prior to the construction of a ring road. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Moria - Jerusalem Development Company Ltd. was directed by M. Hussein, with the assistance of B. Touri and Y. Zelinger (scientific consultation) and S. Halevi (photography and photogrammetry).