September 27, 2025

Jerusalem, the Old City, Shuq Ha-Ẓorfim Street

Key Points

The excavation unearthed significant archaeological artifacts, providing insights into historical life in Jerusalem.
Conducted in a shop at Shuq Ha-ẓorfim Street, the dig took place before planned development work, ensuring preservation.
Various specialized techniques, including numismatics and photogrammetry, were employed to analyze the findings accurately.
The project was carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, emphasizing the importance of archaeological preservation.

Abstract

In November 2019, a salvage excavation was conducted in a shop at 1 Shuq Ha- Z orfim Street in the Old City of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-8616; map ref. 221956–78/631657–89; Fig. 1) prior to development work. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Ashraf Salhab, was directed by D. Yeger (field photography), with the assistance of N. Nehama and S. Cohen (administration), V. Essman (surveying), S. Halevi (photogrammetry), O. Zakaim (drafting), K. Arbiv (metal detection), L. Sandberg (numismatics), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), I. Reznitsky (metallurgical laboratory), T. Shadiel (archaeozoology), D. Gazit (studio photography) and IAA Old City district archaeologist N. Sapir, as well as laborers provided by the developer.

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