September 28, 2025

Bet Neqofa (East)

Key Points

The excavation uncovered significant artifacts related to ancient life, emphasizing the area's archaeological value.
Key findings included pottery and coins, providing insights into local history and trade practices during past eras.
The excavation was completed by the Israel Antiquities Authority, supported by various specialists in multiple fields including pottery and numismatics.
These discoveries highlight the importance of assessing locations before infrastructure developments to preserve cultural heritage.

Abstract

In April–July 2015, a trial excavation was conducted along the northern shoulder of the main Jerusalem–Tel Aviv road (Highway 1) east of Moshav Bet Neqofa (Permit No. A-7398; map ref. 212578–618/634276–307; Fig. 1), prior to widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company, was directed by A. Landes-Nagar, with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), E. Marco, N. German and N. Ben-Ari (antiquities inspection), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and Y. Yolovitch (field photography), Griffin Company (aerial photography), D. Sandhaus (pottery), T. Gonen (pottery restoration), A. Gyrman Levanon (digital pottery documentation), N. Katsnelson (glass), I. Reznitsky and L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Spez (numismatics), Z. Matskevich (flints), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), D. Gazit and C. Amit (studio photography), A. Lidsky-Reznikov (bead drawing), L. Di Segni (church identification from historical sources), N. Zak, E. Belashov, R. Brin and I.E. Delerson (plans), M. Kahan (digital reconstruction of church), B. Storchan (scientific consultation) and laborers from East Jerusalem.

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