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Trial excavation provided insights into archaeological features at Newe Yamin, indicating historical significance in the region.
In May – June 2020, a trial excavation was conducted northeast of Newe Yamin (Permit No. A-8747; map ref. 195143 – 997/675824 – 6467; Fig. 1), prior to the expansion of the Newe Yamin industrial zone. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Southern Sharon Regional Council, was directed by E. Oren, with the assistance of Y. Amrani and Z. Lotan (administration), Y. Sitton and M. Krakovsky (area supervision), Y. Elisha (preliminary inspections), S. Krispin and O. Drori (archaeological inspection and metal detection), I. Jonish (photogrammetry and photography), R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Bouchenino (pottery), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology) and Y. Tepper (scientific guidance), as well as A. ‘Azav from the IAA central district.
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