A fortnight after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, teams of the Israel Antiquities Authority... more A fortnight after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, teams of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) arrived in the region bordering the Gaza Strip at the request of the Israeli army to search for the remains of missing persons. The teams operated in the kibbutzim Be'eri, Nir Oz, Kfar Aza, and Kissufim, in addition to focused examinations at Nahal Oz, Sufa, Re'im and Holit. Significant activities also took place at Moshav Netiv Ha'Asara and the Nova music party site. Roads, fields, and dozens of burnt vehicles were also surveyed. A member of the search parties describes their work and its results, along with personal impressions from the sites, where the destruction scenes from the invasion that redefined the reality in the region were vividly evident.
כשבועיים לאחר אירועי ה-7 לאוקטובר 2023, יצאו לבקשת צה"ל צוותים של רשות העתיקות לאיזור עוטף עזה כד... more כשבועיים לאחר אירועי ה-7 לאוקטובר 2023, יצאו לבקשת צה"ל צוותים של רשות העתיקות לאיזור עוטף עזה כדי לחפש שרידי נעדרים. הצוותים פעלו בקיבוצים בארי, ניר עוז, כפר עזה, כיסופים, בנוסף לבדיקות ממוקדות בנחל עוז, סופה, רעים וחולית. פעולות משמעותיות בוצעו גם במושב נתיב העשרה ובחניון מסיבת נובה. כבישים ושדות פתוחים נסרקו, ונבדקו עשרות רבות של כלי רכב שרופים. חבר צוותי החיפושים מספר כאן על עבודתם ותוצאותיה לצד רשמים אישיים מהאתרים, שבהם ניכרו היטב העדויות לטבח ומראות האסון שהגדיר מחדש את המציאות באיזור.
Ben-Yosef, E., Jones, I.W.N. (eds) “And in Length of Days Understanding” (Job 12:12). Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Springer, Cham., 2023
Two coffins decorated with hexagrams were discovered in 2016 during excavations in a late Ottoman... more Two coffins decorated with hexagrams were discovered in 2016 during excavations in a late Ottoman cemetery in Jaffa. The hexagrams are of the type known as Star of David, an image strongly associated with Judaism. The symbols presumably indicate an unlikely situation in which some of Jaffa’s Jews may have been buried in a Muslim graveyard during times of rising tensions and budding violence between the two communities. Broader analysis suggests a more complex picture, casting doubt on this axiomatic religious identification. This study reviews the discovery against the backgrounds of Jewish and Muslim funerary customs, the historical circumstances of the period and the peculiar association of the hexagram form within Judaism. It focuses on Jaffa in the twilight of Ottoman rule, but also reflects the potential contribution of historical archaeology to the investigation of society, faith and symbolism beyond specific sites, artifacts and periods. THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE UPLOADED FOR NOW. PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
The port city of Yafo was fortified during much of its four millennia of existence. However, toda... more The port city of Yafo was fortified during much of its four millennia of existence. However, today, even its most recent Ottoman walls are dismantled, and only fragmentary parts of its earlier fortifications have been traced despite decades of research and salvage excavations on the mound and its environs. These limited discoveries cannot provide a comprehensive delineation of any pre-Ottoman defensive lines. Nevertheless, new discoveries, the mapping of scattered sites, comparative observations and consultation with historical sources can shed some light on Yafo's otherwise obscure fortifications through its many phases, as well as on various related issues. Through these we may gain new perspectives and a better understanding of the convoluted history of this ancient port.
The distribution and characteristics of Muslim burials in the ancient harbor town of Jaffa reflec... more The distribution and characteristics of Muslim burials in the ancient harbor town of Jaffa reflect major historical developments, from Mamluk-enforced abandonment to the gradual recovery under the Ottomans that laid the foundations of the present city. Yet many burial sites disappeared over the centuries and with them invaluable related data. The void was partially filled in the last two decades through dozens of salvage excavations in historical Ottoman compounds and under the teeming commercial streets and alleys of the modern city. Twenty-six Muslim funerary contexts were discovered and mapped, comprising several graveyards, individual tombs and a large public cemetery. This article gathers and summarizes all available information on these sites and places it within larger historical contexts, tracing patterns of decline, recovery and expansion through seven centuries and under two Muslim sultanates.
Antiquities Authority Soap made of potash and olive oil was first mentioned in sources dated to C... more Antiquities Authority Soap made of potash and olive oil was first mentioned in sources dated to CE. Later Islamic medieval sources describe soap export to Egypt and other Muslim destinations, from Turkey to Yemen. The popularity of olive-oil soap stemmed from its ritual purity, as opposed to the finer European soap that contained pig fat. Under both Mamluk and Ottoman regimes, olive-oil soap became one of the Holy Land's main manufactured goods, catering to local and foreign markets alike. The primary production centers were Nablus and Jerusalem, yet workshops also operated in Ramla, Lod, Acre, Jaffa, Gaza and Hebron.
Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 2021
Excavations in Jaffa since the 1940s uncovered remains from the city's original inhabitation ... more Excavations in Jaffa since the 1940s uncovered remains from the city's original inhabitation until the twentieth century. Investigation and analysis focused on the Middle Bronze II to the Byzantine periods. The later phases received far less attention. Ottoman and British Mandate layers were dug through with only basic documentation, if any, being considered irrelevant to archaeology. Yet, changing approaches proved the potential of the systematic study of architecture and artifacts from the recent past, despite and within related textual and illustrated information. Archaeological data provided new perspectives on Jaffa's fast transition from a small eastern Mediterranean backwater, economically dependent on farming and a deficient harbor, into a vibrant and cosmopolitan urban center. The tangible remains of the city's late nineteenth and early twentieth-century history attest to the unprecedented changes and ordeals the Holy Land as a whole experienced during that time.
Between 1994 and 2014, numerous salvage excavations were conducted throughout Jaffa, principally ... more Between 1994 and 2014, numerous salvage excavations were conducted throughout Jaffa, principally around Tel Yafo, preceding construction projects and infrastructure upgrades. Most of the excavations were carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority. These off-mound excavations reveal the various uses of this space from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period and the development of Jaffa’s Lower City from the Persian period onward. These excavations therefore supplement the picture from excavations on the mound since 1948.
до своих: трансформация «гражданственности» в среде петербургских про-и пост «наших» активистов /... more до своих: трансформация «гражданственности» в среде петербургских про-и пост «наших» активистов // Мо ни то ринг об щест вен но го мне ния : Эко номи чес кие и со ци аль ные перемены.
In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excav... more In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Ottoman fills including Early Islamic pottery were recovered within excavations under the church, as well as surfaces directly above bedrock. Retaining walls, occupational surfaces, an installation, and a possible fortification wall appear to be dated to the Early Islamic period.
The production of soap made of potassium and olive oil is a centuries-old industrial tradition in... more The production of soap made of potassium and olive oil is a centuries-old industrial tradition in the Holy Land. A popular local and export commodity, olive oil soap from the region was traded as far as Turkey, Yemen, the Sudan and the highly profitable markets of Egypt. Thriving in a land notorious for hygienic deficiencies, this industry reflects various aspects of the social and economic realities in the Holy Land under Ottoman and British Mandate rule. It was nearly eliminated in recent decades by the combined effect of modernisation, competition and conflict, with only two surviving workshops in Nablus preserving its methods and heritage. Textual and archaeological data shed light on early soap workshops in Jerusalem, while abandoned factories active until the end of the British Mandate in 1948 still stand in Lod, ‘Akko and Jaffa. A recently exposed olive oil soap workshop in Jaffa was found to include all the characteristic manufacturing installations. This discovery represent...
The ancient city of Jaffa experienced considerable changes during the 19th century. The effects o... more The ancient city of Jaffa experienced considerable changes during the 19th century. The effects of warfare, extensive reconstruction and urban expansion turned the Jaffa of 1900 into a markedly different place than the town Napoleon besieged in 1799. Although textual, artistic and photographic records reflect these long-term changes, it is maps drawn by military and civilian European engineers that provide the most comprehensive illustrative testimony. Recent archaeological efforts have, moreover, added yet another perspective to this mosaic of sources. Among the material evidence providing valuable insight into Jaffa's 4000 years of history, data on the later phases of Ottoman rule is particularly intriguing. We now have previously unavailable material confirmation and more detailed records in a higher resolution for urban expansion over farmland and cemeteries, road paving, public construction and the dismantling of fortifications. The joint cartographic and archaeological testimonies offer a more realistic outlook on a period, which, until recently, had been subjectively perceived through military and religious filters, or the critical and often derogatory perspectives of explorers, adventurers and tourists. The challenges the Ottoman authorities faced were numerous and complex; cartographic and archaeological evidence has increased our understanding of the means, investment and planning they employed to maintain control over a thriving and heterogeneous harbor town during a period of profound transformation.
During the last century of Constantinople's rule, the ancient town of Jaffa underwent unprecedent... more During the last century of Constantinople's rule, the ancient town of Jaffa underwent unprecedented development. From a provincial backwater of the Ottoman Empire, it evolved into a cosmopolitan town between renowned orchards and the Mediterranean Sea, with a challenging but strategic harbor serving rising numbers of traders, explorers, pilgrims, travelers and tourists. As such, Jaffa attracted immigrants from diverse lands and cultures, out of which Muslims received the least attention in the records of European visitors and settlers. When information about Muslim immigrants is given, it is usually general and stereotypical. Archaeological excavations in recent years have shed new light on the subject. Particular artifacts combined with historical records reflect the self-perspective, technological skills and daily customs of first-generation Muslim immigrants from three different lands as they gradually merged into the vibrant, complex and multi-ethnic society of nineteenth century Jaffa.
A fortnight after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, teams of the Israel Antiquities Authority... more A fortnight after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, teams of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) arrived in the region bordering the Gaza Strip at the request of the Israeli army to search for the remains of missing persons. The teams operated in the kibbutzim Be'eri, Nir Oz, Kfar Aza, and Kissufim, in addition to focused examinations at Nahal Oz, Sufa, Re'im and Holit. Significant activities also took place at Moshav Netiv Ha'Asara and the Nova music party site. Roads, fields, and dozens of burnt vehicles were also surveyed. A member of the search parties describes their work and its results, along with personal impressions from the sites, where the destruction scenes from the invasion that redefined the reality in the region were vividly evident.
כשבועיים לאחר אירועי ה-7 לאוקטובר 2023, יצאו לבקשת צה"ל צוותים של רשות העתיקות לאיזור עוטף עזה כד... more כשבועיים לאחר אירועי ה-7 לאוקטובר 2023, יצאו לבקשת צה"ל צוותים של רשות העתיקות לאיזור עוטף עזה כדי לחפש שרידי נעדרים. הצוותים פעלו בקיבוצים בארי, ניר עוז, כפר עזה, כיסופים, בנוסף לבדיקות ממוקדות בנחל עוז, סופה, רעים וחולית. פעולות משמעותיות בוצעו גם במושב נתיב העשרה ובחניון מסיבת נובה. כבישים ושדות פתוחים נסרקו, ונבדקו עשרות רבות של כלי רכב שרופים. חבר צוותי החיפושים מספר כאן על עבודתם ותוצאותיה לצד רשמים אישיים מהאתרים, שבהם ניכרו היטב העדויות לטבח ומראות האסון שהגדיר מחדש את המציאות באיזור.
Ben-Yosef, E., Jones, I.W.N. (eds) “And in Length of Days Understanding” (Job 12:12). Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Springer, Cham., 2023
Two coffins decorated with hexagrams were discovered in 2016 during excavations in a late Ottoman... more Two coffins decorated with hexagrams were discovered in 2016 during excavations in a late Ottoman cemetery in Jaffa. The hexagrams are of the type known as Star of David, an image strongly associated with Judaism. The symbols presumably indicate an unlikely situation in which some of Jaffa’s Jews may have been buried in a Muslim graveyard during times of rising tensions and budding violence between the two communities. Broader analysis suggests a more complex picture, casting doubt on this axiomatic religious identification. This study reviews the discovery against the backgrounds of Jewish and Muslim funerary customs, the historical circumstances of the period and the peculiar association of the hexagram form within Judaism. It focuses on Jaffa in the twilight of Ottoman rule, but also reflects the potential contribution of historical archaeology to the investigation of society, faith and symbolism beyond specific sites, artifacts and periods. THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE UPLOADED FOR NOW. PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
The port city of Yafo was fortified during much of its four millennia of existence. However, toda... more The port city of Yafo was fortified during much of its four millennia of existence. However, today, even its most recent Ottoman walls are dismantled, and only fragmentary parts of its earlier fortifications have been traced despite decades of research and salvage excavations on the mound and its environs. These limited discoveries cannot provide a comprehensive delineation of any pre-Ottoman defensive lines. Nevertheless, new discoveries, the mapping of scattered sites, comparative observations and consultation with historical sources can shed some light on Yafo's otherwise obscure fortifications through its many phases, as well as on various related issues. Through these we may gain new perspectives and a better understanding of the convoluted history of this ancient port.
The distribution and characteristics of Muslim burials in the ancient harbor town of Jaffa reflec... more The distribution and characteristics of Muslim burials in the ancient harbor town of Jaffa reflect major historical developments, from Mamluk-enforced abandonment to the gradual recovery under the Ottomans that laid the foundations of the present city. Yet many burial sites disappeared over the centuries and with them invaluable related data. The void was partially filled in the last two decades through dozens of salvage excavations in historical Ottoman compounds and under the teeming commercial streets and alleys of the modern city. Twenty-six Muslim funerary contexts were discovered and mapped, comprising several graveyards, individual tombs and a large public cemetery. This article gathers and summarizes all available information on these sites and places it within larger historical contexts, tracing patterns of decline, recovery and expansion through seven centuries and under two Muslim sultanates.
Antiquities Authority Soap made of potash and olive oil was first mentioned in sources dated to C... more Antiquities Authority Soap made of potash and olive oil was first mentioned in sources dated to CE. Later Islamic medieval sources describe soap export to Egypt and other Muslim destinations, from Turkey to Yemen. The popularity of olive-oil soap stemmed from its ritual purity, as opposed to the finer European soap that contained pig fat. Under both Mamluk and Ottoman regimes, olive-oil soap became one of the Holy Land's main manufactured goods, catering to local and foreign markets alike. The primary production centers were Nablus and Jerusalem, yet workshops also operated in Ramla, Lod, Acre, Jaffa, Gaza and Hebron.
Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 2021
Excavations in Jaffa since the 1940s uncovered remains from the city's original inhabitation ... more Excavations in Jaffa since the 1940s uncovered remains from the city's original inhabitation until the twentieth century. Investigation and analysis focused on the Middle Bronze II to the Byzantine periods. The later phases received far less attention. Ottoman and British Mandate layers were dug through with only basic documentation, if any, being considered irrelevant to archaeology. Yet, changing approaches proved the potential of the systematic study of architecture and artifacts from the recent past, despite and within related textual and illustrated information. Archaeological data provided new perspectives on Jaffa's fast transition from a small eastern Mediterranean backwater, economically dependent on farming and a deficient harbor, into a vibrant and cosmopolitan urban center. The tangible remains of the city's late nineteenth and early twentieth-century history attest to the unprecedented changes and ordeals the Holy Land as a whole experienced during that time.
Between 1994 and 2014, numerous salvage excavations were conducted throughout Jaffa, principally ... more Between 1994 and 2014, numerous salvage excavations were conducted throughout Jaffa, principally around Tel Yafo, preceding construction projects and infrastructure upgrades. Most of the excavations were carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority. These off-mound excavations reveal the various uses of this space from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period and the development of Jaffa’s Lower City from the Persian period onward. These excavations therefore supplement the picture from excavations on the mound since 1948.
до своих: трансформация «гражданственности» в среде петербургских про-и пост «наших» активистов /... more до своих: трансформация «гражданственности» в среде петербургских про-и пост «наших» активистов // Мо ни то ринг об щест вен но го мне ния : Эко номи чес кие и со ци аль ные перемены.
In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excav... more In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Ottoman fills including Early Islamic pottery were recovered within excavations under the church, as well as surfaces directly above bedrock. Retaining walls, occupational surfaces, an installation, and a possible fortification wall appear to be dated to the Early Islamic period.
The production of soap made of potassium and olive oil is a centuries-old industrial tradition in... more The production of soap made of potassium and olive oil is a centuries-old industrial tradition in the Holy Land. A popular local and export commodity, olive oil soap from the region was traded as far as Turkey, Yemen, the Sudan and the highly profitable markets of Egypt. Thriving in a land notorious for hygienic deficiencies, this industry reflects various aspects of the social and economic realities in the Holy Land under Ottoman and British Mandate rule. It was nearly eliminated in recent decades by the combined effect of modernisation, competition and conflict, with only two surviving workshops in Nablus preserving its methods and heritage. Textual and archaeological data shed light on early soap workshops in Jerusalem, while abandoned factories active until the end of the British Mandate in 1948 still stand in Lod, ‘Akko and Jaffa. A recently exposed olive oil soap workshop in Jaffa was found to include all the characteristic manufacturing installations. This discovery represent...
The ancient city of Jaffa experienced considerable changes during the 19th century. The effects o... more The ancient city of Jaffa experienced considerable changes during the 19th century. The effects of warfare, extensive reconstruction and urban expansion turned the Jaffa of 1900 into a markedly different place than the town Napoleon besieged in 1799. Although textual, artistic and photographic records reflect these long-term changes, it is maps drawn by military and civilian European engineers that provide the most comprehensive illustrative testimony. Recent archaeological efforts have, moreover, added yet another perspective to this mosaic of sources. Among the material evidence providing valuable insight into Jaffa's 4000 years of history, data on the later phases of Ottoman rule is particularly intriguing. We now have previously unavailable material confirmation and more detailed records in a higher resolution for urban expansion over farmland and cemeteries, road paving, public construction and the dismantling of fortifications. The joint cartographic and archaeological testimonies offer a more realistic outlook on a period, which, until recently, had been subjectively perceived through military and religious filters, or the critical and often derogatory perspectives of explorers, adventurers and tourists. The challenges the Ottoman authorities faced were numerous and complex; cartographic and archaeological evidence has increased our understanding of the means, investment and planning they employed to maintain control over a thriving and heterogeneous harbor town during a period of profound transformation.
During the last century of Constantinople's rule, the ancient town of Jaffa underwent unprecedent... more During the last century of Constantinople's rule, the ancient town of Jaffa underwent unprecedented development. From a provincial backwater of the Ottoman Empire, it evolved into a cosmopolitan town between renowned orchards and the Mediterranean Sea, with a challenging but strategic harbor serving rising numbers of traders, explorers, pilgrims, travelers and tourists. As such, Jaffa attracted immigrants from diverse lands and cultures, out of which Muslims received the least attention in the records of European visitors and settlers. When information about Muslim immigrants is given, it is usually general and stereotypical. Archaeological excavations in recent years have shed new light on the subject. Particular artifacts combined with historical records reflect the self-perspective, technological skills and daily customs of first-generation Muslim immigrants from three different lands as they gradually merged into the vibrant, complex and multi-ethnic society of nineteenth century Jaffa.
Preliminary results of a large salvage excavation at the grounds of Jaffa's derelict and built-ov... more Preliminary results of a large salvage excavation at the grounds of Jaffa's derelict and built-over Muslim cemetery used between the late eighteenth and early twentieth century.
Preliminary report of an archaeological excavation at the southern margins of Mt Zion, outside Je... more Preliminary report of an archaeological excavation at the southern margins of Mt Zion, outside Jerusalem's Old City Ottoman walls. Iron Age, Hasmonean amd Byzantine fortifications, Early Roman quarry, few Early Islamic building remains.
Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the Ottoman police compound of Jaffa, Israel. He... more Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the Ottoman police compound of Jaffa, Israel. Hellensitic and Crusader remains, Ottoman graves and fortifications.
Additional preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the Ottoman police compound of Jaffa,... more Additional preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the Ottoman police compound of Jaffa, Israel. Ottoman graves and structures.
Preliminary report of large scale salvage excavations at Jaffa's modern flea market, central Isra... more Preliminary report of large scale salvage excavations at Jaffa's modern flea market, central Israel. Hellenistic structures, Roman grave, Byzantine industrial installation, Crusader structures and fortifications, Ottoman structures and graves.
Preliminary report of large-scale excavations along several streets in the margins of Jaffa's mou... more Preliminary report of large-scale excavations along several streets in the margins of Jaffa's mound. Crusader structures, late Ottoman structures, infrastructure, iron forge, fortifications.
Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in Jaffa's Greek Market compound. Crusader building... more Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in Jaffa's Greek Market compound. Crusader building remains, mamluk graves, Ottoman structures and irrigation channels.
Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the fields of Kibbutz Hafez Hayyim, southern Isr... more Preliminary report of large-scale excavations in the fields of Kibbutz Hafez Hayyim, southern Israel. Byzantine wine presses and storage structures, Roman or Byzantine tombs, Early Islamic graves.
Excavations at the Ottoman Military Compound (Qishle) in Jaffa, 2007, 2009 - The Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project Series, Volume 4, 2021
Survey of the history and development of the site of the Ottoman military compound over the perio... more Survey of the history and development of the site of the Ottoman military compound over the periods represented or missing in the local archaeological strata.
Excavations at the Ottoman Military Compound (Qishle) in Jaffa, 2007, 2009 - The Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project Series, Volume 4, 2021
Detailed description of the Hellenistic, Crusader, Ottoman and British Mandate layers exposed in ... more Detailed description of the Hellenistic, Crusader, Ottoman and British Mandate layers exposed in the Israel Antiquities Authority excavations of the Ottoman military compound (Qishle) in Jaffa in 2007 and 2009.
Excavations at the Ottoman Military Compound (Qishle) in Jaffa, 2007, 2009. The Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project Series, Volume 4, 2021
Introduction to the final report of the large-scale archaeological excavations at the Ottoman Mil... more Introduction to the final report of the large-scale archaeological excavations at the Ottoman Military Compound in Jaffa. Details about the site, its history and main discoveries.
Final report on large-scale excavations that took place at Ganey Tal, southern Israel. Discoverie... more Final report on large-scale excavations that took place at Ganey Tal, southern Israel. Discoveries include the extensive remains of what may have been a Byzantine farm specializing in wine production, Roman-period tombs and mausolea and a Mamluk fortified station.
Description of the results of the excavations at the Magen Avraham Compound, in Jaffa. A complex ... more Description of the results of the excavations at the Magen Avraham Compound, in Jaffa. A complex Byzantine winepress, Muslim graves, a late Ottoman well house.
Description of the excavations at Ben Gamliel Street No. 10 in Jaffa. Hellenistic building remain... more Description of the excavations at Ben Gamliel Street No. 10 in Jaffa. Hellenistic building remains and a rich ceramic assemblages, late Ottoman building remains.
A description of the results of the excavations at the site of Jaffa's 19th c. Catholic school. H... more A description of the results of the excavations at the site of Jaffa's 19th c. Catholic school. Hellenistic graves, Crusader building remains and the remains of (possibly) a well house from Late Ottoman period.
A description of the results of the excavations at Rabbi Yehuda Me-Raguza Street, in Jaffa. Remai... more A description of the results of the excavations at Rabbi Yehuda Me-Raguza Street, in Jaffa. Remains from the Middle Bronze IIa, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Crusader, Late Ottoman and British Mandate periods. Burials, building remains, roads and irrigation systems.
Final report of salvage excavations at one if several sites at Or Yehuda, central Israel. Remains... more Final report of salvage excavations at one if several sites at Or Yehuda, central Israel. Remains of buildings from the late Ottoman and British Mandate village of Kafr 'Ana, Byzantine pottery and rich layers of Chalcolithic pottery, flint tools and stone vessels. Part of a regional presence of all three periods, attested to at numerous sites in the vicinity.
Burke, Aaron A., Katherine S. Burke, and Martin Peilstöcker (editors) 2017 The History and Archaeology of Jaffa 2. The Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project 2. Monumenta Archaeologica 41. Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press, Los Angeles, California.
In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excav... more In 2006 and 2007, development plans for the Armenian Compound in Jaffa necessitated salvage excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Ottoman fills including Early Islamic pottery were recovered within excavations under the church, as well as surfaces directly above bedrock. Retaining walls, occupational surfaces, an installation, and a possible fortification wall appear to be dated to the Early Islamic period.
In the hands of dissenting religious zealots, faith and ritual can be a powerful means of mobiliz... more In the hands of dissenting religious zealots, faith and ritual can be a powerful means of mobilizing people towards radical change. From the viewpoint of many historical rebel-zealots, shattering existing political and social institutions was a precondition for the forthcoming regency of God. Repercussions were traumatic, and often catastrophic. This book examines several intense religious movements from different periods, places and cultures, yet showing striking similarities in the ways they emerged, the characters of their leaders and followers, as well as in their tragic conclusions. The earliest of these cases, the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (66-73 CE), is discussed in particular detail. The importance of this case is its ideological affiliations to Jewish and Christian messianism, elements of which were later adopted by charismatic leaders of dissident Muslim movements. Various archaeological materials relating to the revolt and its ideological background are presented. Some classes of finds can be used in the investigation of cross-cultural and cross-temporal religious intensification. Overall, this book joins archaeological and textual evidence to anthropological theory to present a previously untested model of mass action inspired by intense religion. It sheds new light on developments that altered the history of the peoples involved. with insights on pressing issues in our modern realities. The book is unavailable for posting but for relating issues and details or for segments of interest in the book please contact the author.
Salvage excavations at the fields of Sha'alvim, central Israel. Wine presses and agricultural ins... more Salvage excavations at the fields of Sha'alvim, central Israel. Wine presses and agricultural installations.
Final report of excavations along Jaffa's promenade, central Israel. Structure remains from the M... more Final report of excavations along Jaffa's promenade, central Israel. Structure remains from the Manshya neighborhood outside Jaffa's northern perimeter.
Final report of small-scale salvage excavation at a construction site in modern Jaffa. Roman buri... more Final report of small-scale salvage excavation at a construction site in modern Jaffa. Roman burial cave, late Ottoman wells.
Salvage excavations at the dunes in western Rishon le-Zion, central Israel. Middle Bronze structu... more Salvage excavations at the dunes in western Rishon le-Zion, central Israel. Middle Bronze structure, Iron Age wine press.
Final report of small scale salvage excavation in Jaffa's modern flea Market. Late Ottoman buildi... more Final report of small scale salvage excavation in Jaffa's modern flea Market. Late Ottoman building remains and grave.
Salvage excavations in modern Jaffa. Hellenistic structure, Roman grave, Ottoman graves, irrigati... more Salvage excavations in modern Jaffa. Hellenistic structure, Roman grave, Ottoman graves, irrigation channels and road.
Final report of a small-scale salvage excavation in ventral Israel. Remains of a building with By... more Final report of a small-scale salvage excavation in ventral Israel. Remains of a building with Byzantine and Mamluk phases.
Final report of a small-scale salvage excavation in central Israel. Structure and ceramic finds f... more Final report of a small-scale salvage excavation in central Israel. Structure and ceramic finds from the Abbassid phase of the Early Islamic periodperiod (8th-11th centuries CE).
Final report of salvage excavations in late Ottoman and British Mandate former Arab village in ce... more Final report of salvage excavations in late Ottoman and British Mandate former Arab village in central Israel. Late Ottoman structure remains.
Final report of small-scale salvage excavation in central Israel. Mamluk or Ottoman structure, ea... more Final report of small-scale salvage excavation in central Israel. Mamluk or Ottoman structure, earlier pottery from various periods.
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This book examines several intense religious movements from different periods, places and cultures, yet showing striking similarities in the ways they emerged, the characters of their leaders and followers, as well as in their tragic conclusions. The earliest of these cases, the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (66-73 CE), is discussed in particular detail. The importance of this case is its ideological affiliations to Jewish and Christian messianism, elements of which were later adopted by charismatic leaders of dissident Muslim movements. Various archaeological materials relating to the revolt and its ideological background are presented. Some classes of finds can be used in the investigation of cross-cultural and cross-temporal religious intensification.
Overall, this book joins archaeological and textual evidence to anthropological theory to present a previously untested model of mass action inspired by intense religion. It sheds new light on developments that altered the history of the peoples involved. with insights on pressing issues in our modern realities.
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