September 28, 2025

Be’er Sheva‘, Rothschild Street

Key Points

The excavation at 6, Rothschild Street uncovered significant antiquities following construction damage.
Conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Porat Sagi Construction Company, the site was carefully examined.
Under expert supervision, the excavation involved various specialists, such as physical anthropologists and photographers.
These findings emphasize the delicate balance between urban development and the preservation of historical sites.

Abstract

In May 2021, an excavation was conducted at 6, Rothschild Street in Be’er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-9012; map ref. 181059–168/572194–354; Fig. 1), following damage caused to antiquities in the course of construction works. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Porat Sagi Construction Company, was directed by A. Levi-Hevroni, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying), D. Eisenberg-Degen (photography), V. Lifshits (guidance), I. Azulay (plans), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), A. Golani (scientific guidance) and F. Kobrin and S. Talis (guidance).

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Avishay Levi-Hevroni (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b74ddcf71ba560c3b6 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26346-he