September 27, 2025

Bet Shemesh, Lavi Industrial Park

Key Points

The excavation revealed historical artifacts, enhancing understanding of the site's past.
Conducted in response to planned developments, the excavation was crucial for preserving history.
Funded by Superbus, the Israel Antiquities Authority led the excavation to ensure compliance with regulations.
The involvement of various specialists underscores the meticulous approach taken during the investigation.

Abstract

In December 2020–January 2021, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Lavi Industrial Park in western Bet Shemesh (Permit No. A-8905; map ref. 195492–773/626999–7193, Fig. 1), prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Superbus transport company, was directed by S. Gendler (metal detection), with the assistance of D. Ben Ayoun and N. Benenstein (preliminary inspections), N. Nehama (administration), S. Halevi (photography and photogrammetry), E. Marco (surveying), and A. Shadman and T. Kanias (consultation and scientific guidance)

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Semyon Gendler (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7cc6eeebfec0fc5238f7a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26599