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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.


Tel Hai A-853/1979, Gershon Edelstein Jan 1979

Tel Hai A-853/1979, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In September 1979, a salvage excavation was conducted in the courtyard of the youth hostel at Tel Ḥai under the direction of G. Edelstein. Burial caves were exposed after being damaged during the quarrying of a pit for the construction of a shelter. According to the excavation diary, three burial caves were documented; in one of them, two loculi were identified, along with five additional loculi. The finds from the caves and the loculi included pottery and glass vessels dating to the Roman period.