September 27, 2025

Jerusalem, The Jewish Quarter(A)

Key Points

Excavation revealed significant artifacts including Iron Age pottery and Hellenistic pottery, enhancing our knowledge of the region.
Key findings included artifacts from multiple periods, highlighting the site's historical importance.
The excavation involved a collaborative effort led by the Israel Antiquities Authority along with other experts in various fields.
This work underscores the cultural significance and archaeological richness of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Abstract

In July–December 2017, an excavation—followed by an archaeological inspection during construction work in January–April 2018—was conducted inside the Bircas Ha-Torah Yeshiva building, on the corner of Or Ha- H ayim and Ararat Streets in the Old City of Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter (Permit No. A-8088; map ref. 221882/631399; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the yeshiva, was directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah, with the assistance of D. Gelman and Z. Matskevich (inspection and area supervision), E.D. Kagan, K. Arbiv and A. Levy (archaeological inspection during construction), N. Nehama (administration), V. Essman (surveying and drafting), D. Porotsky (plans), A. De Groot (Iron Age pottery), P. Reuven (Hellenistic–Ottoman pottery), T. Winter (glassware), G. Bijovsky (numismatics), D. Vainstub (Iron Age bullae, engravings and stamp impressions) and G. Tal (archaeozoology).

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