The Human Skeletal Remains From Cave 2 At ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal Ha-‘Emeq (Pp. 117–119),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Human Skeletal Remains From Cave 2 At ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal Ha-‘Emeq (Pp. 117–119), Yossi Nagar
'Atiqot
Human skeletal remains were uncovered in EB I–II Cave 2 at ‘En Ḥakhlil, representing at least 19 individuals—4 infants, 7 children and 8 adults—that may have been interred at the site over a relatively short period. The burials possibly originated in the nearby Early Bronze Age settlement of Tel Shadud.
An Early Bronze Age I–Ii Cemetery At ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal Ha-‘Emeq (With A Contribution By Paulina Spivak) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–28*; English Summary, Pp. 203–204),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
An Early Bronze Age I–Ii Cemetery At ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal Ha-‘Emeq (With A Contribution By Paulina Spivak) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–28*; English Summary, Pp. 203–204), Yiftah Shalev
'Atiqot
Four rock-cut burial caves were exposed on a hillside to the south of Migdal Ha-‘Emeq, One (Cave 2) yielded archaeological finds. The cave was badly damaged in antiquity, and the finds within it were found scattered. Most of the finds date to EB IB, including pottery vessels, such as red-slipped and gray-burnished bowls, chalices, amphoriskoi and juglets, as well as beads, a figurine and a few flint items. Skeletal remains belong to at least 19 individuals—children and adults. The burial cave, in use from EB IB to EB II, was probably part of a much larger cemetery, which served the …
A Zoomorphic Clay Figurine From ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal ‘Ha-Emeq (Pp. 113–116),
2025
University College London
A Zoomorphic Clay Figurine From ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal ‘Ha-Emeq (Pp. 113–116), Nadeshda B. Knudsen
'Atiqot
A nearly complete clay zoomorphic figurine was uncovered in the Early Bronze Age I–II burial cave at ‘En Ḥakhlil. The animal species represented is not clear, as the shape of the ears/horns is vague, and the tail is missing; it may represent a donkey or a bull. The figurine seems to have been deposited as a burial offering for the deceased.
Anthropological Remains From Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 111–112),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Anthropological Remains From Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 111–112), Yossi Nagar
'Atiqot
Human skeletal remains were found in the excavations at Ashqelon, Afridar: an infant buried in a holemouth jar within the settlement, and a single adult in secondary burial outside the dwelling area. These burial practices are associated with the early phase of EB I (EB IA) and as such, they attest to a cultural continuity between the Chalcolithic period and mid-EB I.
Molluscs From The Early Bronze Age I Site At Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 107–110),
2025
Haifa University
Molluscs From The Early Bronze Age I Site At Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 107–110), Inbar Ktalav
'Atiqot
A total of 49 malacological remains were recovered from Ashqelon, Afridar, comprising mainly local Mediterranean seashells, as well as Chambardia rubens from the Nile region. The exchange of Chambardia rubens might point to maritime trade contacts between Canaan and Egypt in early EB I.
The Flint Assemblage From Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 91–105),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Flint Assemblage From Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 91–105), Alla Yaroshevich
'Atiqot
This report presents an assemblage of 227 flint items recovered from Ashqelon, Afridar. Four distinctive industries were observed: Canaanean blades, tabular scrapers, ad hoc tools and bladelet-based tools. The distinctive bladelet-based industry is typical of the late Chalcolithic period, however, at Ashqelon, it seems to represent an early phase of EB I, as suggested by other finds at the site.
An Early Bronze Age I Site At Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 45–89),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
An Early Bronze Age I Site At Ashqelon, Afridar (Area E-2) (Pp. 45–89), Amir Golani, Nir Shimshon Paran
'Atiqot
Excavation within the Early Bronze Age I Site at Ashqelon exposed two EB I occupation strata (III–II). The Stratum III remains consist of disjointed fragments of mud-brick architecture and several pits. The main architectural features in Stratum II include a large architectural complex, probably part of an enclosure, and several pits. The ceramic assemblage of both Strata III and II is associated with the early stages of EB I (EB IA). The intra-site infant burial discovered in the excavation conforms well with other infant burials previously documented at EB I Ashqelon. The ceramic, flint, groundstone, malacological and faunal remains indicate …
The Early Bronze Age Ib Burials In The Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age I Cemetery In The Palmaḥim Quarry (Pp. 1–43),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Early Bronze Age Ib Burials In The Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age I Cemetery In The Palmaḥim Quarry (Pp. 1–43), Yitzhak Paz, Orit Segal, Ram Gophna, Shmuel Liphshitz, Anat Cohen-Weinberger
'Atiqot
This report focuses on the Early Bronze Age IB burial caves excavated on the northern hill in the Palmaḥim Quarry site. Pottery assemblages were retrieved from six burial caves; the petrographic study of the vessels indicates trade between the central hill country and the coastal plain. The Palmaḥim Quarry site represents a well-known phenomenon in the coastal plain, where Chalcolithic-period caves were reused for burial, employing organized mortuary practices and exhibiting an increasing investment in mortuary paraphernalia.
Front Matter,
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
Geomorphology And Sedimentology Of Gane Ṭal (Pp. 297–306),
2025
Ariel University
Geomorphology And Sedimentology Of Gane Ṭal (Pp. 297–306), Oren Ackermann
'Atiqot
The Gane Ṭal site is located in the southeastern part of the Israeli coastal plain and comprises two major soil groups: red sandy (ḥusmas) or non-calcareous (ḥamra) soils; and brown grumusols (vertisols). The occurrence of two soil types in a sequence is evidence of changes in environmental conditions. This study aimed at examining the sedimentological environment of the site before and during the period of ancient occupation, to assess the possibility that environmental conditions changed during that time span.
The Mollusks From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 293–296),
2025
Haifa University
The Mollusks From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 293–296), Inbar Ktalav
'Atiqot
The malacological remains excavated at Gane Ṭal include Mediterranean shells and land snails dating from the Early Roman, Byzantine and Mamluk periods. Most of the shells had plaster inside their valves, indicating that they were used in construction material. Two shells might have served as ornaments or amulets.
Four Inscribed Bronze Rings From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 289–292),
2025
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Four Inscribed Bronze Rings From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 289–292), Nitzan Amitai-Preiss
'Atiqot
Four bronze rings were retrieved from the excavation at Gane Ṭal: one bears an Arabic religious phrase, two are decorated with simple geometric patterns and one is poorly preserved. The small size of the four rings indicates that they belonged to adolescent or young-adult females. The rings appear to be mold-made and of local manufacture.
The Metal Finds From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 285–288),
2025
Independent researcher
The Metal Finds From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 285–288), Kate Raphael
'Atiqot
The metal finds from Gane Ṭal include objects made of iron and copper alloys, including a bracelet, agricultural tools, a dagger, a pot handle, cosmetic or small surgery tools, nails, a bronze tack, a bronze clasp, bronze rings and musket balls. It seems that a metal workshop for the production and repair of tools existed within the Byzantine-period farmstead.
The Glass Vessels From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 257–272),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Glass Vessels From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 257–272), Brigitte Ouahnouna
'Atiqot
A large quantity of glass vessels, as well as glass production debris, was retrieved from Gane Ṭal. The glass repertoire exhibits a wide range of types, including bowls, a single beaker, a wineglass, bottles, cosmetic vessels and bowl-shaped oil lamps—all well-known types of the Late Roman and early Byzantine periods (fourth–fifth centuries CE). The glass-production debris found at the site includes the remains of furnace floors and a large number of raw-glass chunks, probably indicating the manufacture of raw glass.
The Coins From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 273–284),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Coins From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 273–284), Donald T. Ariel
'Atiqot
The excavation at Gane Ṭal yielded coins dating from the Early–Late Roman, Byzantine, and Ayyūbid and Mamluk periods. Most of the coins date from the Byzantine period, from the fourth–fifth and the sixth–seventh centuries CE. Noteworthy is the fact that most of the sixth–seventh-century coins date to the period before 541/2 CE, the time of the Justinianic plague. It is possible that the decline of the settlement was related to this plague; however, it might have also been the outcome of other historical circumstances.
The Stone Implements From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 243–256),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Stone Implements From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 243–256), Naomi Sidi
'Atiqot
The stone-object assemblage from Gane Ṭal consists mainly of household implements, such as grinding bowls, grinding stones, millstones and pierced stones. These were made of locally available beachrock or limestone, or basalt. Three objects were made of exotic materials: two marble tiles and a granite object. Such household items are common finds in excavations throughout Israel.
Pottery Assemblages From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 211–242),
2025
Albright Institute
Pottery Assemblages From Gane Ṭal (Pp. 211–242), Anna De Vincenz
'Atiqot
The ceramic finds from the excavation at Gane Ṭal date from the Roman (first century BCE–first century CE), Byzantine and Mamluk periods. The large Byzantine-period assemblage, associated with industrial activity at the site, mainly comprises storage vessels, which were produced on-site or nearby. The rich assemblage from the Mamluk period presents a variety of vessel types and decoration styles, including locally produced handmade wares, characteristic of contemporary rural sites.
An Agricultural Settlement And Cemetery From The Roman, Byzantine And Mamluk Periods At Gane Ṭal (Pp. 145–210),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
An Agricultural Settlement And Cemetery From The Roman, Byzantine And Mamluk Periods At Gane Ṭal (Pp. 145–210), Yoav Arbel, Uzi ‘Ad
'Atiqot
Excavations at Gane Ṭal uncovered sporadic pre-Roman remains; large, plastered pits dating to the Early Roman period (first–early second centuries CE); a rural settlement and cemetery from the Late Roman and Byzantine periods; and meager architectural remains from the Mamluk period. Two settlement phases were related to the Byzantine period: an earlier occupation, probably a farmstead, comprising a large assemblage of simple grinding stones, clay ovens and a domestic ceramic assemblage; and a later occupation, including a manor house and an adjacent, multi-compartment storage facility. The source of wealth at the site was probably the production of wine, as attested …
Zooarchaeological Remains From El-Munṭar El-Abyad (Pp. 143–144),
2025
Independent researcher
Zooarchaeological Remains From El-Munṭar El-Abyad (Pp. 143–144), Moshe Sade
'Atiqot
A very small assemblage of zooarchaeological remains was recovered from the excavation of the Middle Bronze Age II settlement at el-Munṭar el-Abyad. The identifiable faunal material comprised mainly domestic mammal bones of sheep/goat, cattle and pig. No taphonomic data, such as butchery or burning marks, were apparent.
The Skeletal Remains From El-Munṭar El-Abyad (Pp. 139–142),
2025
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Skeletal Remains From El-Munṭar El-Abyad (Pp. 139–142), Yossi Nagar
'Atiqot
The human skeletal remains from el-Munṭar el-Abyad were found within jars, cist tombs and sarcophagi, representing burials from Middle Bronze Age II, and the Persian and Roman periods. The Middle Bronze Age burials included two jar burials of infants and the burials of three adults in pits, all within the dwelling area. The burials from the Persian period included a child, eight adults and three individuals, and the burials from the Roman period included two adults and six individuals of unknown age.
