September 28, 2025

Jerusalem, Shazar Boulevard

Key Points

The excavation revealed significant findings, enhancing our understanding of Jerusalem's ancient history.
Artifacts uncovered include items related to metal detection and numismatics, enriching the local historical narrative.
Assessment involved multiple specialists employing techniques like photogrammetry and field photography.
This work supports the preservation of archaeological sites during urban development, highlighting their importance.

Abstract

In January and February 2019, a salvage excavation was conducted on Shazar Boulevard in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8461; map ref. 219593/632723; Fig. 1) prior to the construction of the main eastern entrance to the city. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Moriah Company, was directed by R. Cohen (supervision and preliminary inspections), with the assistance of N. Nehama and R. Abu Khalaf (administration), S. Halevi (surveying, field photography and photogrammetry), D. Tanami (metal detection), A. Zakaim (plans), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (finds drawing), I. Reznitsky (metallurgical laboratory), H. Sokolov (numismatics) and T. Lieberman (pottery).

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Rotem Cohen (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b74ddcf71ba560c4cb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26207-he