September 28, 2025

Ḥorbat Ḥuqoq

Key Points

Excavation at Ḥorbat Ḥuqoq uncovered multiple archaeological layers, revealing rich historical data.
Key findings include various pottery types and artifacts, indicating a diverse use of the site.
Excavation was conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority using advanced techniques like drone photography.
Historical significance of the findings calls for further studies and conservation efforts in archaeology.

Abstract

In November–December 2019 and in March 2020, an excavation was conducted at H orbat H uqoq (Permit Nos. A-8606, A-8665; map ref. 24530/75455; Fig. 1). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Heritage and Jerusalem, was directed by O. Zingboym and T. Badichi (digital registration), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), R. Assis (field management), A. Kleiner (surveying and drone photography), Y. Berman (field photography), J. Schaffer (conservation engineering), L. Porat (pottery restoration), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Ostrovsky (studio photography), K. Covello-Paran (scientific guidance), E. Ambar-Armon (educational program), Y. Shivtiel (underground exploration consultation) and students from educational institutions in the north, residents and children from Kibbutz H uqoq, Israel Antiquities Authority laborers, and soldiers from the IDF’s Underground Engineering Unit.

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