September 28, 2025

Petrography of Storage Jars From Ẓippori (Southeast)

Key Points

Excavation uncovered significant pottery artifacts, shedding light on historical practices in the region.
Analysis of pottery types and materials used provides critical insights into ancient storage techniques.
The excavation utilized modern techniques like photogrammetry to document findings accurately and efficiently.
Results may enhance understanding of regional archaeology, especially related to ancient domestic life in Israel.

Abstract

In February 2020, a trial excavation was conducted in Moshav Zippori (Permit No. A-8688; map ref. 226454–500/739018–50; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a kindergarten. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Moshav Zippori, was directed by B. Tzin (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi and Y. Lavan (administration), M. Peleg (photogrammetry, surveying and drone photography), Y. Alexandre (pottery), A. Shapiro (GIS and petrographic analysis; see appendix), H. Tahan-Rosen (plans and pottery figures), R. Be’eri (scientific guidance), Y. Har’el (preliminary inspections), workers from Kafr Manda, and volunteers from the moshav and the region. We are especially grateful to R. Abu Raya, A. Shukron, B. Hana and the archaeologists of the Lower Galilee and Valleys District of the IAA for their assistance with the excavation.

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