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Tel Zavat A-1806/1991, Shalom Yankelevich Jan 1991

Tel Zavat A-1806/1991, Shalom Yankelevich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1991, an excavation was conducted at the eastern margins of Tel Zavat, under the direction of S. Yankelevich. Five stratigraphic phases were identified, dated to the Middle Bronze Age IIb, Late Bronze Age II, and the Hellenistic period. The excavation revealed tombs with accompanying grave goods, as well as the remains of structures and walls, a pit, ovens, and fragments of bricks and pottery.


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).


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.


Qanat El-Ja‘Ar, Ein Hanatziv, A-627/1976, David Davis Jan 1976

Qanat El-Ja‘Ar, Ein Hanatziv, A-627/1976, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In April–November 1976, an excavation was conducted at the Hapitu’ah quarry near Ein Hanatziv (map ref. unknown). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis. A shaft tomb (No. 61) was excavated, one of the tombs of an ancient cemetery that was previously excavated in 1953.


Qanat El-Ja‘Ar A-363/1972, Dan Bahat Jan 1972

Qanat El-Ja‘Ar A-363/1972, Dan Bahat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1972, an excavation was conducted in the ancient cemetery of Qanat al-Ja'ar (north of Ein Hanatziv; map ref. 247/709), under the direction of D. Bahat. In the excavation, and in those that preceded it, three types of tombs were exposed. The finds in the tombs included many pottery vessels, bronze vessels, glass vessels, weapons including a spear and a knife, cosmetics vessels, a mirror, a fibula pin, and jewellery.


Kafr Yasif A-305/1971, Vassilios Tzaferis Jan 1971

Kafr Yasif A-305/1971, Vassilios Tzaferis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1971, an excavation was conducted at the village of Kafr Yasif in the Western Galilee under the direction of V. Tzaferis, with the assistance of F. Hasson. Within the courtyard of a private residence, a rock-cut burial cave was uncovered.


Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-237/1970, Eliezer Oren Jan 1970

Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-237/1970, Eliezer Oren

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, an excavation was conducted at the Giv’at Shapira neighborhood of Jerusalem (French Hill; map ref. 222/634), under the direction of E. Oren. A farm dated to the Byzantine period was exposed, as well as tombs.


Akhziv, The Eastern Cemetery (Gesher Ha’Ziv) A-251/1970, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1970

Akhziv, The Eastern Cemetery (Gesher Ha’Ziv) A-251/1970, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August–September 1970, a salvage excavation was conducted in Gesher Ha’Ziv (map ref. unknown), on the southern extension of the eastern cemetery of Akhziv, following the construction of a swimming pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz, with the assistance Y. Ben Yosef.


Be’Er Sheva A-126/1967, Yael Israeli Jan 1967

Be’Er Sheva A-126/1967, Yael Israeli

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February–March 1967, an excavation was conducted in the center of the city of Be'er Sheva (map ref. unknown), under the direction of Y. Israeli. Remains of a Byzantine church and tombs were uncovered.


Yavne Yam A-92/1966, Jacob Kaplan Jan 1966

Yavne Yam A-92/1966, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1966, an excavation was conducted in Yavne Yam, in the area of the northern and eastern ramparts (map ref. unknown), under the direction of J. Kaplan. Tombs that were dated to the Middle and Late Bronze Age were discovered


Akhziv, The Southern Cemetery 15/1958, 11/1960, Moshe Prausnitz Jan 1960

Akhziv, The Southern Cemetery 15/1958, 11/1960, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In the years 1958 and 1960, excavations were conducted in Akhziv, in the southern cemetery (map ref. unknown). The excavations, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, were directed by M. Prausnitz, with the assistance of G Edelstein, A. Druks, R. Grafman and Sh. Moskovich (surveying).


Nahshon 26/1957, Levi Yitzhak Rahmani Jan 1957

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 Jan 1957

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.


Tirat Zvi 38/1956, Nehemya Zori Jan 1956

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, Al–Jura 17/1956, Jacob Ory, John Hevesi Jan 1956

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.


Jerusalem, Tel Arza 18/1955, Shalom Levy Jan 1955

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 Jan 1955

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 Jan 1955

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 Jan 1955

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.


Beit She’An, The Southern Housing Complex And “Shikun Vav” (The Vav Housing Complex) 14/1957, Nehemya Zori Jan 1955

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.


Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘Apil 28/1954, Jacob Ory Jan 1954

Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘Apil 28/1954, Jacob Ory

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In August 1954, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kibbutz Ha-Ma‘apil (map ref. 1986/6983), following the construction of the Kibbutz dining room . The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by J. Ory. Four rectangular cist tombs were exposed, some of which were damaged by the construction work on the site. The tombs, which were oriented in a north–south direction, were built of soft limestone that was dressed on the inner side. The covering stone (0.6 × 0.7 cm, thickness 0.25 cm) of one of the tombs was found. Few finds were discovered inside …


Tiberias 13/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 13/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, east of the house of the Custodian of Absentee Property (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during the digging of pits. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias 6/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 6/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, west of the house of the Custodian of Absentee Property (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during repair work in the building. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni. The excavation was carried out in a pit (3.5 × 6.0 m, depth 1.1 m) opened by the Public Works Department. Six tombs or parts of tombs were found, of which only three were excavated thoroughly. Some of the tombs were hewn in the rock and some built.


Tiberias 27/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 27/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June–July 1952, a trial excavation was conducted on Ahva Street in Tiberias (map ref. 2509/7433), following the discovery of a tomb and the remains of a building during the digging of a channel and pits for the foundations of a house. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias 9/1952, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1952

Tiberias 9/1952, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1952, a trial excavation was conducted in Tiberias (map ref. 2500/7440), following the discovery of tombs during the digging a channel for pipelines by workers of Tiberias municipal water department (beginning in the middle of the Aliyah Street in the west). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni. Eight tombs, of which four were fully examined, were exposed in the channel (0.5 × 107 m, max. depth 0.5 m). The excavator noted that the tombs are of the type found north of the Department of Health building (permit no. &-29/1951), …


Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 37/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 37/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1951, an excavation was conducted in the northern part of the city square in Tiberias (map ref. unknown), following the discovery of tombs during the expansion of a pit. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.


Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 29/1951, Bezalel Ravni Jan 1951

Tiberias, The Ancient Cemetery 29/1951, Bezalel Ravni

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July–October 1951, an excavation was conducted in Tiberias, north of the building of the Department of Health (map ref. unknown), in an area designated for building a pool. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by B. Ravni.