September 28, 2025

Sha‘ab

Key Points

The trial excavation uncovered significant archaeological features, highlighting the area's historical relevance.
Conducted in June–July 2014, the excavation was overseen by experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Surveying and GPS technology facilitated accurate mapping of the site during the excavation process.
The findings suggest careful consideration is needed for future construction projects in historically rich areas.

Abstract

In June–July 2014, a trial excavation was conducted west of the village of Sha‘ab (Permit No. A-7159; map ref. 221400–750/754800–755200; Fig. 1) prior to the construction of a new neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was directed by R. Abu Raya (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Yaakobi (administration), E. Stern (field supervising), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan (surveying and drafting) and A. Shapiro (GPS and plans).

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Raya et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b74ddcf71ba560c37a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26398

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