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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.
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 …