September 28, 2025

Ḥorbat Bet Naṭif (B)

Key Points

The excavation at the Church of the Glorious Martyr uncovered historical artifacts, contributing to our understanding of the site.
Key personnel included B. Storchan and his team, focusing on site conservation and educational activities.
This archaeological excavation was conducted under the Israel Antiquities Authority and involved multiple specialists.
Exploration in the Ela Valley area suggests the importance of the church in ancient times, highlighting its archaeological relevance.

Abstract

In October–December 2020, a fourth excavation season was conducted at the Church of the Glorious Martyr, located south of Ramat Bet Shemesh and north of the Ela Valley (Permit No. A-8858; map ref. 199139–351/622774–965; Storchan 2021c : Figs. 1, 2: Area C). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by CPM Incorporated, was directed by B. Storchan, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), T. Goloubinoff (area supervision), Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), S. Halevi (aerial and field photography), S. Freireich (site conservation), O. Shalev and S. Heksher (educational activity), as well as Y. Baruch, Y. Zelinger, A. Shadman and S. Gendler (IAA Jerusalem Region).

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Benyamin Storchan (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b74ddcf71ba560c590 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26196-he