Abstract

In April–May 2025, a trial excavation was conducted northwest of Elat, in the Shehoret Industrial Zone (Permit No. A-10054/2025; map ref. 196507/390351; Fig. 1), in advance of the construction of Reservoir 2. The excavation was carried out on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Mekorot – Israel’s National Water Company. The excavation was directed by T. Sapir (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), A. Montague (surveying and aerial photography), A. Azoulay (plans), D. Degen-Eisenberg (scientific guidance), Y. Radashkovsky (aerial photography) and G. Seriy of the Southern Negev District.

License Number

A-10054/2025

Excavation Date

2025

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