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Tel Aviv, Yehudah Ha-Maccabi St. 19/1951, Jacob Kaplan
Tel Aviv, Yehudah Ha-Maccabi St. 19/1951, Jacob Kaplan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1951, an archaeological excavation was conducted on Yehuda Ha-Maccabi Street in Tel Aviv (map ref. 1808/6666), under the direction of J. Kaplan. Remains of construction dating to the Hellenistic period were uncovered.
Tiberias, Hamei Tveria Housing Complex 17/1950, Bezalel Ravni
Tiberias, Hamei Tveria Housing Complex 17/1950, Bezalel Ravni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 1950, a salvage excavation was conducted near the 'Hamei Tveria' housing complex, west of the road (map ref. unknown). The excavation was directed by B. Ravni. A cesspit (1.7 × 3.5 m, depth 1.5–1.7 m) was found, the walls and plastered floor of which were exposed. Pottery that was dated to the Early Islamic period were discovered in the pit, some with a green glaze. Additional pottery sherds, that were dated by the excavator to the Late Islamic period, were found, some of which had a brown glaze and decorated with brown lines.
The Ẓefat Fortress 23/1950, Moshe Dothan
The Ẓefat Fortress 23/1950, Moshe Dothan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In May 1950, an excavation was conducted at the Crusader fortress in Ẓefat (map ref. 2466/7637), under the direction of M. Dothan. Pottery was found in the areas around the walls and the tower, which consisted mainly of vessels coated with a smooth green glaze, bowls with a ring base, a few additional glazed vessels, one pottery fragment decorated with a painted geometric pattern and several vessels with a gouged decoration. The finds also included unpainted and unglazed vessels, which included various bowls, kraters, jars, and jugs, which were dated to the Crusader – Mamluk periods. Only a few earlier …
Ayelet Ha-Shahar 50/1950, 28/1951, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy
Ayelet Ha-Shahar 50/1950, 28/1951, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1950 and 1951 salvage excavations were conducted in Ayelet Ha-Shahar (Map ref. 2546/7690), following the exposal of a vertical shaft cover during foundation work south of the Kibbutz water tower. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P.L.O Guy and M. Dothan, with the assistance of A. Hiram (surveying). The shaft (Diam. 0.6 m, Depth c. 4 m) was paved with 11 clay sections (Diam. c. 0.6 m each), placed one on top of the other. The upper part of the shaft was found sealed by a dome-shaped lid, containing many loop …
Kafr Yasif 44/1950, Dubi Yosef
Kafr Yasif 44/1950, Dubi Yosef
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In December 1950 – January 1951, a trial excavation was conducted in Kfar Yassif (map ref. unknown) under the direction of D. Yosef, following the discovery of the remains of a wall, pottery and glass fragments during the construction of a road.
Kafr Kanna 22/1950, Joseph Lyumbrini
Kafr Kanna 22/1950, Joseph Lyumbrini
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1950, an excavation was conducted in Kafr Kanna, in the village school yard (map ref. 232/739). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Father Joseph Lyumbrini of the Monastery of Terra Santa. The remains of a building were discovered, built of stones taken from an earlier structure that had been destroyed. The building was dated to the Early Islamic period.
Haifa 36/1950, 3/1951, Moshe Prausnitz
Haifa 36/1950, 3/1951, Moshe Prausnitz
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October 1950 and January 1951, trial excavations were conducted in Haifa, following the laying of sewer pipes from Dolphin Street to the Hospital (map ref. unknown). The pipeline extended straight to the Haifa port seawall. The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiques and Museums, were directed by M. Prausnitz. Occupation layers that were dated to the Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader and Mamluk periods were exposed.
Nahal Shaham 29/1950, Jacob Ory
Nahal Shaham 29/1950, Jacob Ory
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1950, an excavation was conducted at Nahal Shaham (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. An arcosolium tomb was exposed, devoid of finds. The tomb was dated to the Byzantine period.
Tiberias, Shikun Olim Alef 20/1950, Bezalel Ravni
Tiberias, Shikun Olim Alef 20/1950, Bezalel Ravni
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In October–November 1950, a salvage excavation was conducted in “Shikun Olim Alef” (the “Olim A” housing complex) in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), under the direction of B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out following the digging of pits for the buildings’ foundations. The remains of structures built of large basalt stones with a filling of small stones set in white plaster were discovered. The structures were dated by the excavator to the Early Islamic period, based on the pottery found inside them. A system of clay pipes was found in one of the pits. A single clay pipe and a …
Jerusalem, Tel Arza 9/1950, Yohanan Landau
Jerusalem, Tel Arza 9/1950, Yohanan Landau
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1950, an excavation was conducted in the Tel Arza neighborhood of Jerusalem (map ref. 218/633), following the discovery of two tombs during foundation work for the 'Kerem Avraham' building complex. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Landau. Two tombs were exposed.
Jerusalem, Romema Neighborhood, 18/1949, Emanuel Ben Dor
Jerusalem, Romema Neighborhood, 18/1949, Emanuel Ben Dor
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1949, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the Romema neighborhood of Jerusalem under the direction of E. Ben-Dor.
Bene Beraq, El-Waqf 5/1949, 11/1950, Jacob Kaplan
Bene Beraq, El-Waqf 5/1949, 11/1950, Jacob Kaplan
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
During May 1949 and March 1950, salvage excavations were conducted on the El-Waqf hill in Bene Beraq, under the direction of Jacob Kaplan (map ref. unknown). The 1949 excavation was conducted following the discovery of the remains of ancient structures during foundations work for construction. On the slope of the hill an olive-press was unearthed. A round stone slab with a square hole in its center served as a base for the press. Adjacent to it, a big clay jar was found in situ, which served as a receptacle into which the oil flowed. Nearby, a winepress with a mosaic …
Tel Aviv, El-Haddar 2/1949, Jacob Ory
Tel Aviv, El-Haddar 2/1949, Jacob Ory
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1949, an excavation was conducted at the el-Haddar site in Tel Aviv, on the northern bank of the Yarkon River (map ref. 183/668). The excavation was conducted following the discovery of two tombs during sand removal by contractors. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. The remains of two simple trough graves, built within a frame of stones, were discovered on the site.
Netanya, Ben Ami Neighborhood 11/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah
Netanya, Ben Ami Neighborhood 11/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In September 1949, a salvage excavation was conducted in Netanya, in the Ben Ami neighborhood (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus during cable laying. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Avi-Yonah. The sarcophagus was found inside a rock-hewn tomb.
Jerusalem, Sheikh Badr 8/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah
Jerusalem, Sheikh Badr 8/1949, Michael Avi-Yonah
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In July–August 1949, an excavation was conducted in west Jerusalem, in the area of the Arab village of Sheikh Badr that resided in Jerusalem until 1948 (map ref. 219/632). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Avi-Yonah. Two areas were excavated (c. 1750 square meters) in which seven probes were opened. The remains of several occupation layers were exposed, consisting of complex of horizontal and vertical rock-cut formations oriented north–south and east–west. The remains included foundations, walls, buildings, caves and cisterns – some of which were plastered. A large cave with hewn …
Khirbat Ibreiktâs 7/1949, Jacob Ory
Khirbat Ibreiktâs 7/1949, Jacob Ory
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1949, a salvage excavation was conducted on the eastern slopes of Khirbat Ibreiktâs, south of Hadera Railway Station (map ref. 1896–9/7037–40). The excavation was conducted following the construction of the new railway line. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. Four burial caves were exposed. The caves, which had been hewn on two levels of the kurkar slope, were damaged during the paving of the railway line. Several shaft tombs were discovered, which were filled with alluvium up to their ceiling.
Yafo 3/1948, 6/1949, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy
Yafo 3/1948, 6/1949, Philip Langstaffe Ord Guy
Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports
In 1948 and 1949, excavations were conducted in Yafo, in the vicinity of St. Peter's Church, under the direction of P.L.O. Guy (map ref. 176/662). In 1948 the remains of a building were exposed, as well as millstones, many fragments of pottery vessels including lamps and pipes, and bronze rings, coins and an iron cannonball, apparently from the time of Napoleon. About 40 finds are registered in the National Treasures (pottery, metal, stone and glass vessels) most of which were dated to the Early Islamic period and the rest to the Hellenistic, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman periods. In 1949, 117 …