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Kfar Baruh A-1304/1984, Azriel Sieglman Jan 1984

Kfar Baruh A-1304/1984, Azriel Sieglman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1984, a salvage excavation was conducted in Kfar Baruh (map ref. 21874-80/72748-60). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Ziegelmann.


Bet-Leḥem Ha-Gelilit A-1330/1984, Ariel Berman Jan 1984

Bet-Leḥem Ha-Gelilit A-1330/1984, Ariel Berman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

No abstract provided.


Giv’At ’Arnon (Near Kibbutz Negba) A-1251/1983, Dov Meiron Jan 1983

Giv’At ’Arnon (Near Kibbutz Negba) A-1251/1983, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1983, an excavation was conducted at Giv’at ’Arnon (Khirbat ’Ajjis er-Ras) under the direction of D. Meiron. The western portion of the area had been utilized for the planting of eucalyptus trees, while its eastern sector served as agricultural land belonging to Kibbutz Negba.


Dor A-1202/1983, Shelley Wachsmann Jan 1983

Dor A-1202/1983, Shelley Wachsmann

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1983, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Dor under the direction of S. Wachsmann.


Tel Qishyon A-1220/1983, Carmela Arnon Jan 1983

Tel Qishyon A-1220/1983, Carmela Arnon

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1983, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Qishyon under the direction of C. Arnon. No archival file pertaining to the excavation has been located. The majority of the finds are attributed to the Early Bronze Age I, while a single item has been assigned to the Iron Age.


Nirim–Ma’On A-1161/1982, Iris Eldar Jan 1982

Nirim–Ma’On A-1161/1982, Iris Eldar

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1982, a salvage excavation was conducted south of Kibbutz Nirim, about one km northwest of the Ma’on synagogue (map ref. 1432/5821), following the discovery of pottery and architectural elements during tree planting by the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by I. Eldar, with the assistance of Y. Segal (Surveying).


Be’Er Sheva, Neve Noy Neighborhood A-1162/1982, Iris Eldar, Ya‘Aqov Y. Baumgarten Jan 1982

Be’Er Sheva, Neve Noy Neighborhood A-1162/1982, Iris Eldar, Ya‘Aqov Y. Baumgarten

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–December 1982, salvage excavations were conducted at the Neve Noy neighborhood of Be'er Sheva, near the Bir Safadi site (map ref. 1789/5709). The excavations were directed by Y. Baumgarten and I. Eldar. Eight subterranean units that had been hewn in the loess soil were exposed, which were dated to the Chalcolithic period. Around them were many refuse pits containing pottery vessels, flint flakes, pebbles and ash. The entrances to the subterranean structures were through courtyards, from which tunnels branched out into rooms, most of which were square. Additional tunnels were also exposed, which widened at the end to form …


The Nahal Rephaim Excavation Expedition, Jerusalem, A-1131/1982, Gershon Edelstein Jan 1982

The Nahal Rephaim Excavation Expedition, Jerusalem, A-1131/1982, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

As part of a survey and excavation project conducted on behalf of the Archaeological Survey Association of Israel and the Department of Antiquities and Museums between 1980 and 1988, a trial excavation was carried out on the southern slopes of Giv’at Masu’a (Nahal Rephaim) in May 1982. The excavation was directed by G. Edelstein, with assistance of T. Waks (photography), S. Gibson and Y. Fleitman (surveying).


Jerusalem, ’Issawiya A-1122/1982, Gershon Edelstein Jan 1982

Jerusalem, ’Issawiya A-1122/1982, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In May–June 1982, a salvage excavation was conducted on the northern slopes of the village of ’Isawiya, under the direction of G. Edelstein, with the assistance of Y. Fleitman.


Jerusalem, The Old City A-1156/1982, Magen Broshi, Shimon Gibson Jan 1982

Jerusalem, The Old City A-1156/1982, Magen Broshi, Shimon Gibson

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1982, an archaeological excavation was conducted in the Old City of Jerusalem under the direction of M. Broshi and S. Gibson, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums.


Jerusalem, The Citadel A-1091/1982, Renee Sivan, Giora Solar Jan 1982

Jerusalem, The Citadel A-1091/1982, Renee Sivan, Giora Solar

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1982, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the Jerusalem Citadel, under the direction of R. Sivan and G. Solar.


Tiberias, The Ella Brothers’ Plot, A-1074/1981, Renee Sivan, Giora Solar Jan 1981

Tiberias, The Ella Brothers’ Plot, A-1074/1981, Renee Sivan, Giora Solar

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1981, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tiberias, on a private plot owned by the Ella Brothers. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by R. Sivan and G. Solar. Remains of modern houses were discovered, which included sections of walls and stone paving. Below the modern walls were basalt walls built on top of basalt columns (diam. c. 30 cm), mostly made of drums placed one on top of the other. At the bottom of the walls, the excavation reached the water.


H̱Orbat Tireya A-946/1980, Ariel Berman Jan 1980

H̱Orbat Tireya A-946/1980, Ariel Berman

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1980, an excavation was conducted in Horbat Tireya, east of Nazareth (map ref. 2308/7335), under the direction of A. Berman. A burial cave that was dated to the Roman period was exposed.


Nahal ʻAda (ʻAda Stream) A-993/1980, Azriel Zigelman, Shalom Yankelevich Jan 1980

Nahal ʻAda (ʻAda Stream) A-993/1980, Azriel Zigelman, Shalom Yankelevich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1980, a salvage excavation was conducted at a site near the southern bank of the ʻAda Stream channel, close to Or ʻAqiva (map. ref. 19401/71144), under the direction of A. Zigelman and S. Yankelevich. A section of a structure belonging to the settlement was uncovered, which the excavators dated to the Persian and Hellenistic periods.


Tel Qedesh A-987/1980, David Amir Jan 1980

Tel Qedesh A-987/1980, David Amir

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1980, an excavation was conducted at Tel Qedesh, on the north-facing slope (map ref. 249600/780025), under the direction of D. Amir. The aim of the excavation was to clarify the stratigraphy and chronological sequence of the layers previously exposed by Y. Aharoni in 1953. From the top of the section down the slope, a series of pits were excavated in which remains of a mudbrick wall — identified by Aharoni — were revealed. This wall had previously been exposed in a section created during the construction of the “Northern Road” and was dated to the Early Bronze Age I–II.


Tel Bira (Yas'ur) A-968/1980, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1980

Tel Bira (Yas'ur) A-968/1980, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1980, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Tel Bira (Yas'ur) under the direction of M. Prausnitz. The archival file contains plans only.


Jerusalem, Giv’At Sha’Ul, Horbat ‘En Tut, A-835/1979, Joseph Gat Jan 1979

Jerusalem, Giv’At Sha’Ul, Horbat ‘En Tut, A-835/1979, Joseph Gat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted at Horbat ‘En Tut, on the western slopes of Giv’at Sha’ul (map ref. 216/632), following a construction project on Giv’at Sh’aul Bet. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums in cooperation with the Center for Field Studies of the Society for the Protection of Nature, was directed by J. Gat, with the assistance of A. Avishar and Y. Eshet (Center for Field Studies) and Y. Vatkin (Surveying).


Nahal YifʻAt (YifʻAt Stream) A-895/1979, Avner Raban Jan 1979

Nahal YifʻAt (YifʻAt Stream) A-895/1979, Avner Raban

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In the winter of 1979–1980, an excavation was conducted on a slope descending toward the Yifʻat Stream, north of Kibbutz Sarid, under the direction of A. Raban. The excavation was prompted by the exposure of six tombs, as well as walls and floors of residential structures, uncovered by the rains.


Jerusalem, Western Wall Tunnel, A-808/1979, Menahem Magen Jan 1979

Jerusalem, Western Wall Tunnel, A-808/1979, Menahem Magen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In January 1979, a trial excavation was conducted in the tunnel leading from the Western Wall Plaza to Ha‑Gai Street in the Old City of Jerusalem, under the direction of M. Magen. The excavation was carried out within renovation and repaving works in the tunnel.


Negba, Giv’A 113 (Hill 113) A-854/1979, Dov Meiron Jan 1979

Negba, Giv’A 113 (Hill 113) A-854/1979, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Negba under the direction of G. Edelstein, following damage to the roof of a tomb during agricultural work. The entrance to the tomb, located on the north side, was found blocked with stones. Steps led down toward the entrance.


Har Lavan (The White Mountain) A-868/1979, Alon De Groot Jan 1979

Har Lavan (The White Mountain) A-868/1979, Alon De Groot

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Har Lavan under the direction of A. de Groot. The excavation exposed the remains of a circular structure, possibly an enclosure. Within the structure, a concentration of pottery sherds and flint artifacts was documented.


ʻEn Gev Aqueduct A-860/1979, Mendel Nun Jan 1979

ʻEn Gev Aqueduct A-860/1979, Mendel Nun

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted along the aqueduct located on the southern side of the ʻEn Gev stream, under the direction of M. Nun (Permit No. A-860/1979). The remains of the aqueduct were intermittently visible over approximately 120 m on the surface west of Sussita, extending as far as the Sussita stream.


Ashqelon, Afridar Neighborhood A-889/1979, Dov Meiron Jan 1979

Ashqelon, Afridar Neighborhood A-889/1979, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted in the Afridar neighborhood of Ashkelon, on the grounds of the “Ganei Ha-Teva” Hotel, under the direction of D. Miron (Permit No. A-889/1979).


Jerusalem, Er-Ras A-838/1979, Gershon Edelstein Jan 1979

Jerusalem, Er-Ras A-838/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted at er-Ras, southwest of Shu’fat, under the direction of G. Edelstein. The excavation revealed a rectangular structure constructed of large limestone blocks. The building comprised a partially roofed section alongside a series of adjoining courtyards.


‘Akko, The Entrance Of The Football Field, A-841/1979, Moshe Dothan Jan 1979

‘Akko, The Entrance Of The Football Field, A-841/1979, Moshe Dothan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted in ‘Akko (Area N; map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the ‘Akko Excavations Project with the collaboration of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Dothan and J. Schonfield (of the ‘Akko Excavations Project.), with the assistance of M. Feist (surveying and plans). The excavation site lies below the northwestern corner of Tel ‘Akko, in the section of the public carpark north of the municipal football field. The excavation was conducted following the discovery of skeletal remains and fragments of a sarcophagus, which were later identified as …


Achziv North A-865/1979, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1979

Achziv North A-865/1979, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1979, an excavation was conducted North of Achziv (map ref. unknown), under the direction of M. Prausnitz.


Achziv Beach A-847/1979, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1979

Achziv Beach A-847/1979, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October–November 1979, salvage excavations were carried out along the coast of Achziv, south of the ruins of Nahal Achziv (map ref. 20945/7718), following the discovery of the remains of an extensive settlement that was exposed by natural forces. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz.


Tell Bira A-815/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef Jan 1979

Tell Bira A-815/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1979, an excavation was conducted at the ancient cemetery in Tel Bira (map ref. 21628/75630), following mining in the quarry east of Tel Bira, near the Tamra–Shfaram road. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by Y. Ben Yosef with the assistance of Y. Vatkin and M. Tsuya (surveying and plans). A burial cave was exposed in the excavation.


Ramat Matred A-872/1979, Gershon Edelstein Jan 1979

Ramat Matred A-872/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In October 1979, an excavation was carried out at Ramat Matred (Hadashot Arkheologiyot 69–71:16), under the direction of G. Edelstein.


Shave Ziyyon A-849/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef Jan 1979

Shave Ziyyon A-849/1979, Yehuda Ben Yosef

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–August 1979, an excavation was conducted at Shave Ziyyon under the direction of M. Prausnitz and Y. Ben Yosef, following the discovery of ancient building walls during the laying of foundations for modern construction. The excavation was carried out in two areas, adjacent to a previously excavated church site on their eastern side.