September 28, 2025

Ashqelon, Ben ‘Amar Street

Key Points

Architectural remains were uncovered during the excavation, highlighting potential archaeological significance.
The excavation was carried out as part of preparations for road widening in Ashqelon, revealing historical layers.
Trial trenching was employed to locate remains on Ben ‘Amar Street with guidance from various specialists.
This archaeological endeavor underlines the importance of preserving historical artifacts during urban development.

Abstract

In August 2020, a trial excavation was conducted on Ben ‘Amar Street in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-8789; map ref. 157628/619795; Fig. 1), after architectural remains were discovered in trial trenches dug prior to widening the road. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Ashqelon Municipality, was directed by S. Bloch-Lifshitz, with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying and drafting), I. Azoulay (plans), D. Varga (pottery), A. Fraiberg (digital documentation), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), L. Sandberg (numismatics) and A. Golani (scientific guidance), as well as S. Ganor, N.S. Paran and E. Bischoff Bruintjes (consultation and guidance).

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Shira Bloch-Lifshitz (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b74ddcf71ba560c491 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.69704/jhaesi.116.2004.26284

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