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Yotvata A-9447/2022, Tal Sapir
Yotvata A-9447/2022, Tal Sapir
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 2022, a salvage excavation was conducted in Yotvata (Permit No. A-9447/2022; Map ref. 205165-6210/423650-935) prior to laying a water pipeline. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Mekorot Water Company, was directed by T. Sapir (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and field photography), I. Azulay (maps and plans), N. Lect Ben Ami (area supervision and field photography), G. Seriy and Y. Radashkovsky (Southern Negev District), A. Golani (archaeological consultation) and workers from Eilat.
Wadi Abu Shulula A-9310/2022, Anya Kleiner
Wadi Abu Shulula A-9310/2022, Anya Kleiner
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In July 2022, a trial excavation was conducted on the declared antiquities site of Wadi Abu Shulula (Permit No. A-9310/2022; Map ref. 279492-782/755258-5258), following damage caused to the site. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by A. Kleiner (photography and photogrammetric documentation), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration) and workers from the town of Kabul.
Yattir Mountains, East Of Hura A-9459/2022, Alex Fraiberg
Yattir Mountains, East Of Hura A-9459/2022, Alex Fraiberg
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 2022, a trial excavation was conducted in an area designated for the construction of sheep pens east of Hura (Permit No. A-9459/2022; Map ref. 19558-663/5678973-9020). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by The Authority for the Regulation of Bedouin Settlement in the Negev was directed by A. Fraiberg, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), I. Azoulay (plans), A. Golani and D. Eisenberg-Degen (scientific guidance) and a team of Palestinian laborers.
Jerusalem, Qiryat Moshe A-9360/2022, Danit Levi
Jerusalem, Qiryat Moshe A-9360/2022, Danit Levi
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In August 2022, a trial excavation was conducted at no. 1 Pik street in Qiryat Moshe neighborhood in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-9360/2022; Map ref. 218669-747/632417-545), prior to the 'Pinui-Binui' building project. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the developer group "Rova |One", was directed by D. Levi, with the assistance of N. Nehama and R. Abu Khalaf (administration), S. Halevi (photogrammetry) and A. Rose (plans).
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).
Parod A-9389/2022, Kojan Hako
Parod A-9389/2022, Kojan Hako
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In September 2022, a trial excavation was conducted in Parod (Permit No. A-9389/2022; Map ref. 240589-693/759513-703), prior to the construction of a residential neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Hako.
Rumana A-9404/2022, Kojan Hako
Rumana A-9404/2022, Kojan Hako
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In September 2022, a trial excavation was conducted in the western part of the village Rumana (Permit No. A-9404/2022; 229217-52/743596-629), prior to the construction of a private house. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority was directed by K. Hako.
Sederot, Ḥorbat Neged (West) Z-23/2022, Sara Tal
Sederot, Ḥorbat Neged (West) Z-23/2022, Sara Tal
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2022, a community excavation was conducted at Ḥorbat Neged (West), located north of the city of Sederot (Permit No. Z-23/2022; map.ref. 161721–916/605024–162). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Sederot Economic Development Company, was directed by S. Tal, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), H. Etel, Y. Cohen, M. Hazan Ozri and S. Shaked (field instruction), E. Aladjem (drone photography and surveying), R. Dagan, O. Rasiuk (consultation), A. Azoulay (plans), students from Sederot (Grades 3–12), and participants from the Sederot Agricultural School.
Nataf A-9074/2021, Limor Silas
Nataf A-9074/2021, Limor Silas
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In July 2021, a salvage excavation was conducted near Nataf (Permit No. A-9074/2021; Map ref. 207688-9794/636498-7183) prior to laying a water pipeline. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Mekorot (Israel National Water Co.) was directed by L. Silas (photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), S. Gendler (metal detector), Y. Zelinger (scientific counseling), E. Marko (photogrammetry) and J. Tiano (location map) and A. Rose and S. Gendler (Judean district).
Bet Guvrin A-8724/2020, A-8982/2021, Shira Bloch-Lifshitz
Bet Guvrin A-8724/2020, A-8982/2021, Shira Bloch-Lifshitz
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October–November 2021, an excavation was conducted in the Bet Guvrin Forest (Permit Nos. A-8724/2020, A-8982/2021; Map ref.188732-936/612278-300), as part of the Kings of Judah Road project. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Jewish National Fund (JNF) was directed by S. Bloch-Lifshitz, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and drafting), I. Azoulay (plans), S. Ganor, V. Lifshits, Z. Firer, and A. Montagu (Ashqelon district), A. Golani and D. Eisenberg-Degen (scientific guidance) as well as R. Dagan and O. Aflalo (education department). Students from premilitary …
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).
Har ‘Amasa, The Wastewater Treatment Plant (Wwtp) Line, A-9034/2021, Lauren Davies
Har ‘Amasa, The Wastewater Treatment Plant (Wwtp) Line, A-9034/2021, Lauren Davies
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 2021, a salvage excavation was conducted at Har ‘Amasa (Permit No. A-9034/2021; map ref. 208830–926/583382–4831). The site is located near the wastewater treatment plant, in agricultural fields, in the northwestern part of the Har ‘Amasa settlement (Fig. 1). The excavation was opened as a result of the damage caused by infrastructure works carried out by Mekorot, during which two terraces were cut by a backhoe.
Jerusalem, King David Street, A-9145/2021, Irina Novoselsky
Jerusalem, King David Street, A-9145/2021, Irina Novoselsky
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In November 2021, a small salvage excavation was conducted on King David Street in Jerusalem (David Ha-Melech Street; Permit No. A-9145; map ref. 221195–205/631008–18), prior to road construction. The excavation was carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Moriah Company, and was directed by A. Novoselsky, with the assistance of K. Arbiv (inspection) and N. Nehama (administration).
Bet Shemesh, The Western Industrial Zone, A-8976/2021, Limor Silas
Bet Shemesh, The Western Industrial Zone, A-8976/2021, Limor Silas
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2021, a salvage excavation was conducted at Lot 9 in the western industrial zone of Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-8976/2021; Map ref. 196036-468/625575-6333). The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by L. Silas, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration) and E. Marko (surveying and photogrammetry).
Dabburiya A-7800, Moshe Kahlon
Dabburiya A-7800, Moshe Kahlon
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In September 2016, a trial excavation was conducted in Daburiyya (Permit No. A-7800/2016; map. ref. 234635–66/733442–4635) in advance of planned construction activities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Kahlon, with the assistance of K. Covello-Paran (scientific supervision), M. Kahan (surveying), Y. Ya'akobi (administration), and laborers from Kafr Manda.
Iksal Village A-7352, Fadi Abu Zedan
Iksal Village A-7352, Fadi Abu Zedan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted in the center of the village of Iksal (permit No. A-7352/2015), prior to the construction of a private residence. The excavation, carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by F. Abu Zedan, with the assistance of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), R. Liran and R. Mishayev (surveying), Y. Bibas (photography), and K. Kovlo (scientific guidance).
Yavne-Yam, Palmahim Beach A-7342/2015, Yitzhak Mermelstein
Yavne-Yam, Palmahim Beach A-7342/2015, Yitzhak Mermelstein
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 2015, a salvage excavation was conducted at Palmahim Beach National Park (Permit No. A-7342; map ref. 171115–48/647859–8259), following the discovery of a pithos (large storage jar). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Mermelstein (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), A. Dagot (GIS), A. Gorzalczany (scientific supervision) and M. Ajami.
Kafr Kanna A-7117, Fadi Abu Zedan
Kafr Kanna A-7117, Fadi Abu Zedan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During May 2014, a trial excavation was conducted at Kafr Kanna (Permit No. A-7117/2014), following the discovery of antiquities during the construction of a new road in the Jebel Khuwweikha neighborhood. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by P. Abu Zidan, with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), R. Mishayev and R. Liran (surveying), Y. Bibas (photography), and laborers from Project 500.
ʻEin Boded, East, A-6456, Ariel Vered
ʻEin Boded, East, A-6456, Ariel Vered
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted at ʻEin Boded (East), within the Ramat Menashe Industrial Park (Permit No. A-6456/2012; map. ref. 206909–7390/724430–812). The excavation was carried out on the summit of a hill, approximately 250 m above sea level, in an agricultural area that had been subjected to intensive cultivation and deep plowing.
Kefar Vradim (North) A-6072/2010, Gilad Bezal'el Jaffe Jaffe
Kefar Vradim (North) A-6072/2010, Gilad Bezal'el Jaffe Jaffe
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During December 2010 and January 2011, a trial excavation was conducted at Giv'at Ha-Oranim, north of Kefar Vradim, (Permit No. A-6072; map ref. 225875–6219/767198–477), in advance of planned construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing and directed by G. B. Jaffe, with the assistance of R. Hamisa and Y. Gur (area supervision), Y. Yaakobi (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), L. Porat (field conservation), A. Shapiro (GIS), M. Hartal and V. Atrash (professional guidance), and Y. Lerer and N. Getzov.
A Ritual Bath (Mikveh) At Meiri House Museum, Zefat, A-5827/2010, Yosef Stepansky
A Ritual Bath (Mikveh) At Meiri House Museum, Zefat, A-5827/2010, Yosef Stepansky
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 2010, a trial excavation was conducted within the premises of the Meiri House Museum in the Jewish Quarter of Zefat, in a room that had served as a ritual bath (mikveh) during the Ottoman period and throughout the British Mandate era in the twentieth century (Permit No. A-5827/2010; map. ref. 246292–308/763692–707). The excavation was carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and was funded by the Meiri House Museum. The excavation was directed by Yosef Stepansky, with the assistance of Hagit Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Yosef Yaakobi (administration), Yehudit Meiri and Eyal Meiri (technical assistance …
Be’Er Sheva‘, High Tech Park, A-5896/2010, Alexander Krokhmalnik
Be’Er Sheva‘, High Tech Park, A-5896/2010, Alexander Krokhmalnik
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 2010, a trial excavation was conducted approximately 100 m north of the Be’er Sheva‘ North Railroad Station, in the Ramot neighborhood of Be’er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-5896; map ref. 182129–67/574498–530), prior to construction activities. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Krokhmalnik, with the assistance of Y. Al'amor (administration), A. Peretz (field photography), M. Kunin, T. Kornfeld and A. Hajian (surveying), and A. Fraiberg.
Jerusalem, Sanhedriya A-4613/2005, Keren Ben-Or
Jerusalem, Sanhedriya A-4613/2005, Keren Ben-Or
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 2005, a trial excavation was conducted in the Sanhedriya quarter of Jerusalem (map ref. 2207–8/6341–3), under the direction of K. Ben-Or. The excavation was conducted in the area of the quarry (see excavation file for the plan and photographs).
Nahal Timna A-4279/2004, Keren Ben-Or
Nahal Timna A-4279/2004, Keren Ben-Or
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In November 2004, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nahal Timna (map ref. 1912–4/6296–8), prior to the construction of a fence. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Ben-Or, with the assistance of H. Lavie (administration), V. Asserman and S. Pirsky (surveying), Z. Sagiv (photography) and A. Pikowski (pottery drawing).
Jerusalem, Qiryal Ha’Leom, A-3912/2003, Keren Ben-Or
Jerusalem, Qiryal Ha’Leom, A-3912/2003, Keren Ben-Or
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 2003, a trial excavation was conducted in Qiryat Ha’Leom, at the Binyene Ha-Umma site in Jerusalem (map ref. 21930/63245), in an area designated for demolition prior to widening of the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by K. Ben-Or, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), R. Abu Khalf (administration) and A. Lidsky (pottery drawing).
Ha-Tayassim Road, Tel Aviv, A-3764/2002, A-4683/2003, Yoav Arbel
Ha-Tayassim Road, Tel Aviv, A-3764/2002, A-4683/2003, Yoav Arbel
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 2002 and 2003, excavations were conducted at a 5.5 dunams plot between Ha-Tayassim Road and Tslilei Hanina Street (Permit Nos. A-3764, A-4683; map ref. 182517-58/661650-81), under the direction of Giora Parnos. The site is located on a natural hill approximately 30 meters above sea level, on the third kurkar ridge of the central coastal plain. It is surrounded by fertile soil and lies near the main road connecting Jaffa and Jerusalem.
ʻEnot Shuni (Shuni Quarry) A-3458, Deborah A. Sklar-Parnes
ʻEnot Shuni (Shuni Quarry) A-3458, Deborah A. Sklar-Parnes
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
A salvage excavation was conducted at the Shuni Quarry in July–August 2001 under the direction of D. Sklar-Parnes, following the discovery of a shaft tomb during quarrying operations. The northern half of the shaft had been destroyed, while a handmade kettle was recovered from its southern half. Based on this find, together with reports of six additional shaft tombs discovered nearby, the excavator dated the use of the burial cave to the Early Bronze Age IV .
Lahav Forest A-3508/2001, Nimrod Negev
Lahav Forest A-3508/2001, Nimrod Negev
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted in Lahav Forest (Permit No. A-3508/2001; map. ref. 18584/58707). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Jewish National Fund (JNF), was directed by N. Negev, with the assistance of H. Lavi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), and C. Amit (field photography).
Ḥorbat Bet Ha-Gaddi, A-3370/2001, Alexey Zelin, Volda Nikolsky
Ḥorbat Bet Ha-Gaddi, A-3370/2001, Alexey Zelin, Volda Nikolsky
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 2001, a salvage excavation was conducted at the site of Bet Ha-Gaddi (Permit No. A-3370/2001; map. ref. 16334/59220), following damage to antiquities caused by infrastructure works. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Zellin, with the assistance of V. Nikolsky (field supervision), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass finds), and T. Rodin (finds illustration).