September 27, 2025

Ḥorbat Zekharya (Southwest)

Key Points

The excavation uncovered various archaeological artifacts, including pottery and metal objects, enhancing our understanding of the site's history.
Directed by D. Masarwa and funded by Yitzhak Levy, the excavation involved a team of specialists, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the findings.
The excavation was conducted prior to construction, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage in development areas.
Technical methods such as GIS and metal detection were employed, showcasing modern techniques in archaeological practice.

Abstract

In August 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted southeast of H orbat Zekharya in Modi‘in (Permit No. A-7765; map ref. 19756/64771; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Yitzhak Levy, was directed by D. Masarwa, with the assistance of O. Danziger (Area B supervisor), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), A. Hajian and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and M. Dinstein (field photography), C. Ben-Ari and A. Dagot (GIS), S. Krispin (metal detection), T. Kornfeld (plans), U. ‘Ad and L. Weinblum (consultation on digitizing the excavation data), Y. Mermelstein (aerial photography), P. Gendelman (guidance and pottery), A. de Vincenz (appendix 1: pottery) , T. Winter (glass; appendix 2), C. Hersch (glass drawing), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), I. Reznitsky (metal laboratory), R. Kool ( numismatics; appendix 3 ), V. Eshed (physical anthropology), A. Dayan, A. Tendler and I. Taxel (guidance and scientific consultation) and A. ‘Azab IAA Central District Archaeologist.

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