Trial excavation revealed damaged antiquities in Naḥal Bitron, highlighting the importance of archaeological sites.
In July 2021, a trial excavation was conducted in Na h al Bitron in the ‘Arava, c. 1.5 km east of Highway 90 and c. 4 km northwest of Moshav ‘Idan (Permit No. A-9079; map ref. 224830–99/525996–6066; Fig. 1) after antiquities were damaged during the installation of a new electricity pole. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Israel Electric Corporation, was directed by N. Lect Ben Ami, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying, drafting and aerial photography), D. Eisenberg-Degen and G. Fitoussi (field and aerial photography), A. Golani (scientific guidance), G. Seriy (safety) and laborers from ‘Arara in the Negev.
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