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Khirbet Ibreiktas 25/1958, Baruch Isserlin, Fritz Berger
Khirbet Ibreiktas 25/1958, Baruch Isserlin, Fritz Berger
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In the spring of 1958, an excavation was conducted on the kurkar hill about one kilometer south of the Hadera West railway station (map ref. 1900/7040). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, began under the direction of F. Berger and was continued under the direction of B. Isserlin. The excavation was conducted following the exposure of tombs during kurkar mining west of the railway. Some of the tombs were destroyed. A large shaft tomb was found near the top of the hill, which was attributed to the Iron Age or the Persian period. A tomb …
Benei Beraq, Giv’At Sokolov 1/1959, Varda Sussman, Joseph Naveh
Benei Beraq, Giv’At Sokolov 1/1959, Varda Sussman, Joseph Naveh
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In January 1958, a salvage excavation was conducted on Giv’at Sokolov (Sokolov Hill) in Benei Beraq, during the renewal of the kurkar mining on the hill (map ref. 18413/66638). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums and financed by the Benei Beraq Municipality, was directed by V. Sussman and J. Naveh. The western wall of a cave was exposed. The cave ceiling had collapsed. A burnt layer that contained pottery was found on the floor of the cave, which was dated to the Chalcolithic period.
Glilot 23/1958, Joseph Naveh
Glilot 23/1958, Joseph Naveh
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1958, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Glilot under the direction of J. Naveh.
Mishmar Haemek 12/1958, Refael Givon, Joseph Naveh
Mishmar Haemek 12/1958, Refael Givon, Joseph Naveh
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In June 1958, an excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, following the discovery of a burial cave with loculi during the construction of a road between Mishmar HaEmek and Ein HaShoffet (map ref. 2133/7243). The cave was discovered on the southern slopes of Tel Shosh by the children of Mishmar HaEmek, who removed numerous glass vessels, metal artefacts and lamps that were dated to the Byzantine period. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by R. Givon and J. Naveh, with the assistance of Sh. Moskowitz (surveying) and a member of Mishmar HaEmek …
Netanya, Ben Ami Neighbourhood, 28/1952, 32/1958, Fritz Berger
Netanya, Ben Ami Neighbourhood, 28/1952, 32/1958, Fritz Berger
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1952 and in 1958, excavations were conducted in the Ben Ami neighbourhood of Netanya (map ref. 187/692). The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, were directed by F. Berger. The remains of prehistoric activity were exposed, including cupmarks, that the excavator could not ascertain whether they were man-made or natural. No finds were catalogued in the National Treasures collections.
Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani
Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October 1957, a scientific inspection was conducted by L.Y. Rahmani, following an unauthorized excavation that was carried at Kibbutz Nahshon (map ref 1960/6370). A burial cave that was dated to the Byzantine period was exposed in the excavation, which was conducted by Kibbutz members A. Ori and Z. Hanina.
Giv’At Nesher 11/1957, Emanuel Anati
Giv’At Nesher 11/1957, Emanuel Anati
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In September 1957, a trial excavation was conducted a Giv’at Nesher (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the construction of a road and a sewage channel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Anati with the assistance of workers provided by the Kishon employment bureau.
Tell Sheikh ‘Ali, Kibbutz Allumot, 5/1957, Moshe Prausnitz
Tell Sheikh ‘Ali, Kibbutz Allumot, 5/1957, Moshe Prausnitz
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
No abstract provided.
Allonim 1/1956, Yosef Elgavish
Allonim 1/1956, Yosef Elgavish
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1956, an excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Allonim (map ref. 214-5/736-7). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Elgavish. A Jewish burial cave was exposed. The cave was dated to the Roman period. No finds were catalogued in the National Treasures collections.
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha–Umma 15/1956, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani
Jerusalem, Binyene Ha–Umma 15/1956, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1956, an inspection was conducted during work done by bulldozers at the Binyene Ha–Umma site in Jerusalem (map ref. 2190/6320). The inspection, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by L.Y. Rahmani. Two pits were exposed, in which the remains of walls were found.
Narbata, Ma’Anit 24/1956, Fritz Berger
Narbata, Ma’Anit 24/1956, Fritz Berger
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1956, an excavation was conducted in Narbata, near Kibbutz Ma’anit (map ref. 2030/7060). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Berger and S. Ben Aryeh. A burial cave was exposed. Two decorated sarcophagi were found inside the burial chamber. The cave was dated to the Roman period.
Tel ‘Ali 13/1956, Moshe Prausnitz
Tel ‘Ali 13/1956, Moshe Prausnitz
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In April–May 1956, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel ‘Ali (Map ref. 25270/73390), the second of four excavation seasons (see JIPS 2 [1961]:58–59), in the lands of Alumut farm, south of the area that was excavated the previous year. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz. In the current excavation, the third phase was unearthed, which was dated entirely to the Chalcolithic period.
Tirat Zvi 38/1956, Nehemya Zori
Tirat Zvi 38/1956, Nehemya Zori
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 1956, an excavation was conducted near the northern gate of the Tirat Zvi group (map ref. 249875/703250), following the exposure of a burial cave during earth mining. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori with the assistance of Y. Reifen of Tirat Zvi group (surveying). The cave was badly damaged during the mining and the excavators encountered difficulty revealing the finds in situ due to the rainy weather.
Ashqelon, The Marina 13/1958, John Hevesi
Ashqelon, The Marina 13/1958, John Hevesi
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1956–1957, an excavation was conducted at the Ashqelon marina (map ref. 15855/62089). The excavation, carried out by the Ashqelon Museum on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Hevesi. The excavated site is located on a hill c. 200 m from the beach and overlooks it, about 20 m west of the Roman Tomb. The remains of a complex of structures, comprising four construction phases, were exposed.
Ashqelon, Al–Jura 17/1956, Jacob Ory, John Hevesi
Ashqelon, Al–Jura 17/1956, Jacob Ory, John Hevesi
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In November 1956, a trial excavation was conducted at Al–Jura in Ashqelon (map ref. 15757/61975), following the discovery of a tomb during the paving of a road. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory and J. Hevesi.
Tel Roeh (Tel El-Ruiyan) 18/1956, Nehemya Zori
Tel Roeh (Tel El-Ruiyan) 18/1956, Nehemya Zori
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1956, a trial excavation was conducted on the western slope of Tel El-Ruiyan (Tel Roeh) on the lands of Sede Eliyahu in the Beit She'an Valley (map ref. unknown), prior to the laying of a water canal. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori.
Tiberias, The General Bureau Of Workers Building 2/1955, Bezalel Ravni
Tiberias, The General Bureau Of Workers Building 2/1955, Bezalel Ravni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1955, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, near the building of the General Bureau of Workers (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus and built tombs during the digging of sewage pits. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.
Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy
Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1955, an excavation was conducted at the Tel Arza neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2204/6335), following the discovery of a burial cave during the laying of foundations for a private residence. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy.
Jerusalem, Katamon 29/1955, Yohanan Aharoni
Jerusalem, Katamon 29/1955, Yohanan Aharoni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In August 1955, an excavation was conducted in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem (Map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a burial cave during the digging of a sewage channel in the Amidar housing complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Aharoni.
Akko, Manshiya 28/1955, Shalom Levy
Akko, Manshiya 28/1955, Shalom Levy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1955, an excavation was conducted in Manshiya, near the ancient city of Akko (map ref. 2068/7590). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy. A burial complex was exposed.
Haifa, El-‘Atiqa 11/1955, Ze’Ev Goldman
Haifa, El-‘Atiqa 11/1955, Ze’Ev Goldman
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During November 1955, a trial excavation was conducted in Haifa, west of the public park in El-‘Atiqa (the former Arab quarter; map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, was directed by Z. Goldman. A courtyard containing columns and rock-hewn burial chambers was exposed.
Bet She’An, “Shikun Dalet” 6/1955, Nehemya Zori
Bet She’An, “Shikun Dalet” 6/1955, Nehemya Zori
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 1955, an excavation was conducted in “Shikun Dalet” (Dalet housing complex) in Bet She’an (map ref. 2466/7124), following the exposure of the remains of various buildings during the construction of the complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori.
Be’Er Sheva, The Railroad Station 5/1955, Shalom Levy
Be’Er Sheva, The Railroad Station 5/1955, Shalom Levy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In February 1955, a salvage excavation was conducted at the Be’er Sheva railroad station (map ref. 18206/57443). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Sh. Levy. Three probes were opened. in which the remains of a Byzantine farmhouse were exposed.
Beit She’An, The Southern Housing Complex And “Shikun Vav” (The Vav Housing Complex) 14/1957, Nehemya Zori
Beit She’An, The Southern Housing Complex And “Shikun Vav” (The Vav Housing Complex) 14/1957, Nehemya Zori
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 1955, a trial excavation was conducted at the southern housing complex in Beit She’an (map ref. 2473/7105), south of the Byzantine Beit She’an wall. The excavation was carried out following the discovery of the remains of coffins during ground leveling prior to construction works. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by N. Zori.
Tiberias, The Area Of The Tomb Of Maimonides 26/1956, Bezalel Ravni
Tiberias, The Area Of The Tomb Of Maimonides 26/1956, Bezalel Ravni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
From November 1955 to January 1956, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, in the area of the tomb attributed to Maimonides (map ref. unknown), under the direction of B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out following the discovery of the remains of an ancient cemetery during development works. Three groups of tombs were exposed, as well as a number of individual tombs.
Tel Yitzhak 42/1955-01, Fritz Berger
Tel Yitzhak 42/1955-01, Fritz Berger
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In March 1955, an excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Tel Yitzhak, in the courtyard of the welding workshop (map ref. 1874-83/6840-6), following the discovery of a mosaic floor. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by F. Berger.
Tel Ali 15/1955, Moshe Prausnitz
Tel Ali 15/1955, Moshe Prausnitz
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In the years 1955–1959, excavations were conducted at Tel Sheikh 'Ali (map ref. unknown), under the direction of M. Prausnitz (Areas A–C). Remains of structures that were dated to the Neolithic period and the beginning of the Chalcolithic period were discovered.
Tel Malhata 13/1955, Jacob Ory
Tel Malhata 13/1955, Jacob Ory
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1955, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Malhata under the direction of J. Ory. No archival file pertaining to the excavation has been located. A total of 148 bronze coins were registered in the State Treasures department. These have been dated to the Late Roman period, specifically to the late fourth century CE.
Tel Kinrot 4/1954, Bezalel Ravni
Tel Kinrot 4/1954, Bezalel Ravni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1954, a trial excavation was conducted in Tel Kinrot (map ref. 2504/7523), north and south of the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. The excavation was directed by B. Ravni. North of the church, only an aqueduct was found. South of the church, an aqueduct and a canal were discovered, as well as walls that were associated with two stages of the church and walls of later periods. The remains were date to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods.
Jerusalem, Mount Herzl 1/1954, Emanuel Anati
Jerusalem, Mount Herzl 1/1954, Emanuel Anati
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1954, an excavation was conducted on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem (map ref. 21707/63147). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Anati. A burial cave that was dated to the Fist Temple period was discovered. The cave had also been in use during the Second Temple period. The excavation file contains drawings of pottery vessels that were found in accumulations inside the cave. No finds were registered in the National Treasures.