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Jerusalem, Giv’At Shapira A-551/1975, Renee Sivan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of Giv’at Shapira in Jerusalem (map ref. 2229/6347). Three burial caves were exposed.

Jerusalem, Ramat Eshkol, A-484/1974, A-591/1975, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1974–1975, excavations were conducted in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 22104/63425), under the direction of A. Kloner.

Lubia (Lavi) A-500/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in the area of the abandoned Arab village of Lubia, east of the Golani Interchange (map ref. 239/743), following the exposure of burial caves during the paving of a track by the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis. The excavation area borders the northern fringe of the Muslem village cemetery. Two burial caves and a single cist grave were excavated.

Nazerat ‘Illit A-666/1975, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1975, a salvage excavation was conducted in Nazerat ‘Illit (map ref. 23175/73415), following the discovery of a burial cave that was reported by the regional inspector Z. Berkowitz. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Davis.

Ramat Razi'el A-504/1975, Shlomo Gudovich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Ramat Razi'el under the direction of S. Gudovich (1975). No excavation archive file has been located.

Tel Yin'am A-556/1975, Pinchas Porat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1975, a trial excavation was conducted at Tel Yin'am under the direction of P. Porat. The archival record is limited to a partial basket list.

Test Excavations Along F. M. 765, Mcculloch County, Texas, Ann M. Irwin

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Four archaeological sites in McCulloch County, Texas will be affected by the construction of a fifteen mile section of F.M. 765 from Fife, Texas to its intersection with U.S. 377 north of Mercury, Texas (Figure 1). These four sites were discovered in April 1973, by Dayrnond Crawford of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation during a routine archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed right-of-way. Two sites, 41MK10 and 41MK27, are located along the banks of Bluff Creek, some four and one-half kilometers upstream from its confluence with the Colorado River. Bluff Creek makes two large meanders between the sites …

An Archaeological Survey Of Portions Of The Chiltipin-San Fernado Creeks Watershed, Jim Wells County, Texas, Thomas R. Hester, Feris A. Bass, Jr.

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In accordance with an agreement (Purchase Order No. 427-TX-SCS-75) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio, an archaeological survey was carried out in a potion of the Chiltipin-San Fernando Creeks Watershed in Jim Wells County, Texas. (see Fig. 1). The specific area examined during the survey was the proposed site for Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 5 (Revised), encompassing 320 hectares (790 acres) and extending for approximately 3 km along the course of the Chiltipin Creek (Fig. 1).

Archaeological Survey Of Areas Proposed For Modification In The Salado Creek Watershed, Bexar County, Texas, Thomas R. Hester

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In late October, 1974, the Center for Archaeological Research of the University of Texas at San Antonio carried out an archaeological survey of the upper Salado Creek Watershed. Localities slated for the construction of 10 Soil Conservation Service floodwater retarding structures were examined, and 29 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites were found. These cultural resources are described and evaluated. Recommendations are provided for the mitigation of adverse effects on certain of these resources.

An Archaeological Survey Of The Nichols Creek Channel Modification, Karnes County, Texas, Anne Adams Fox

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During the week of November 17-23, 1974, the author conducted an archaeological survey on Nichols Creek in the town of Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas. The survey was conducted under an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and The University of Texas at San Antonio, Center for Archaeological Research (a part of Purchase Order No. 427-TX-SCS-75). The project was under the general supervision of Dr. Thomas Hester.

The SCS proposes to channelize a major portion of the creek and of the area where it joins Escondido Creek, to prevent future flooding within the town. The …

Excavation Of 41fy58, Fayette County, Texas, John E. Keller

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The site 41FY58 was discovered on U.S. 71 in eastern Fayette County and reported in 1973 by the survey archaeologist of the Texas Highway Department. Surface indications were highly encouraging and the site was recommended for extensive investigation.

Archaeological Investigation Along The Route Of U.S. 281, From Mulberry Avenue To Tuxedo Avenue In San Antonio, Clive Luke

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The route of impending U.S. 281 from Mulberry Avenue to Tuxedo Avenue in San Antonio traverses the valley of Olmos Creek. The creek originates in the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau between Leon Creek and Salado Creek, and flows in a southeasterly direction to its confluence with the San Antonio River. Near that confluence is a series of large fissure springs occurring along the fault zone. The topography of the drainage area varies from rolling to hill, with the area under concern in this report being undeveloped and covered with brush (Corp of Engineers, US Army, 1972).

The Olmos …

41bx171: A Late Nineteenth Century City Dump In San Antonio, Texas, Clive Luke

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One trench was excavated to a length of thirty-five feet. It was oriented approximately north-south and designated Trench One. To eliminate unnecessary man hours, a backhoe initially removed the disturbed and late fill from the upper levels of the trench. Beneath the levels removed by backhoe, the trench was staked in units of five feet by five feet. Each unit was excavated by hand in arbitrary one foot levels, but the ashy soil was not screened. The elevation of a point on a concrete slab in the middle of the trench was established, using a Texas Highway Department Bench Mark …

Serah ‘Illit, Moshav Even Menahem, A-498/1974, Emanuel Eisenberg, David Davis

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted in Serah ‘Illit (Moshav Even Menahem; map ref. 227/775), near the road that connects Even Menahem with Moshav Netu’a. the excavation was carried out following the discovery of a burial cave during roadworks conducted for the Jewish National Fund. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by E. Eisenberg and D. Davis.

Bet She’An, Northern Outskirts, A-493/1974, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a trial excavation was conducted on the northern outskirts of Bet She’an, in advance of planned road expansion. The excavation was directed by G. Edelstein. Ten excavation squares were opened within the designated area.

Ibedis A-459/1974, Dov Meiron

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted in Ibedis, north-east of Kibbutz Negba (map ref. 1706/6209), following the discovery of a tomb on agricultural land. The tomb’s ceiling was destroyed by the Agricultural implements. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by D. Meiron, with the assistance of members of Negba and a youth group from the U.S.A.

Tel Aviv, Pinkas Street, A-455/1974, Jacob Kaplan

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1974, a salvage excavation was conducted on Pinkas Street in Tel Aviv, under the direction of J. Kaplan. A burial cave that was dated to the Middle Bronze Age 1 was exposed.

Qiryat Tiv‘On A-443/1973, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970, a trial excavation was conducted at Hayasmin street in Qiryat Tiv’on (map ref. 212/736). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks.

Horbat Parvana (Parva), Ein Ha’Natziv, A-426/1973, Dan Bahat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In July 1973, a trial excavation was conducted at Horbat Parvana (Parva) in the fields of Ein Ha’Natziv (map ref. 2465/7075), under the direction of D. Bahat with the assistance of N. Yadin and R. Arav.

Ma’Alul A-399/1973, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In February 1973, a trial excavation was conducted in the area of the village of Ma’alul near Nahalal (map ref. 222/733), under the direction of G. Edelstein. A one-day inspection was carried out, following the discovery of a mosaic.

Tiberias A-383/1972, Adam Druks

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1972, a salvage excavation was conducted in Tiberias, near the Municipal Museum and the “Sea of Galilee” Hotel (map ref. unknown), following construction work in the vicinity of the hotel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Druks.

Beit She’An, West Of The Northern Cemetery, Pinchas Porat

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1970 or 1972, an excavation was conducted 300 m west of Beit She'an's northern cemetery (Unknown Permit number; map ref. unknown), following the discovery of a sarcophagus during earthworks. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by P. Porat.

Naham A-394/1972-2, Shlomo Gudovich

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In November 1972, a preliminary excavation was conducted at the moshav Naham (map. ref. 2005/6303), under the direction of S. Gudovich, following the discovery of an ancient cave during road construction.

Jerusalem, Sanhedriya A-391/1972, Amos Kloner

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1972, an excavation was conducted in the Sanhedriya neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2208/6339). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by A. Kloner.

Givat Hamudot A-636/1972, Moshe Prausnitz

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In June 1972, an excavation was conducted at Givat Hamudot, near Kibbutz Matzuva (map ref. 2134/7721). The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by M. Prausnitz, with the assistance of Y. Ben Yosef and members of Kibbutz Matzuba Y. Vetkin and R. Pira (surveying).

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.

Consistency In Community Identity: Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, Robert Haley

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Haley specifically discusses the form of communities in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico that could be found during the first millenium AD.

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, Morasha A-315/1971, Yitzhak Magen

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971, an excavation was conducted in the Morasha neighborhood in Jerusalem (map ref. 2214/6320), following preparations of the area around the walls for the establishment of a national park. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was conducted by Y. Magen.

Jerusalem, Giv’At Hananya (Abu Tor) A-296/1971, Gershon Edelstein

Favissa: Past Archaeological Excavation Reports

In 1971, an excavation was conducted in the neighborhood of Giv’at Hananya (Abu Tor) in Jerusalem (map ref. 22162/63033), prior to the construction of the “Ariel” apartment hotel. The excavation, on behalf of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, was directed by G. Edelstein.