Ancient Sites Recruited in Battle Over Area C
Summary of Developments in 2020 To download as a PDF click here Over the last few years, we’ve been witnessing an organized campaign by the settlers focusing on what...
Israeli Archaeological Activity in the West Bank 1967-2007
The collection of archaeological sites in this publication are derived from the surveys and excavations conducted in the West Bank since 1967. The scientific publication is accompanied by a map...
Defense Minister Benny Gantz Announces Intention to Expedite Construction of Lift at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron
Today the Minister of Defence and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz announced that he is working to expedite the construction of a lift for disabled visitors at the Tomb of...
Emek Shaveh’s Guide to Tel Rumeida
To Download the Guide as a PDF Click Here Introduction Tel Rumeida is a neighborhood in the city of Hebron built on top of and around an archaeological mound...
National parks in Israel and the West Bank – On which Side is the Grass Greener?
Please press here to download On which side is the Grass Greener as PDF Introduction There are 346 national parks and nature reserves in Israel, constituting approximately 25% of the country’s...
The Missing Piece: Reconstructing Narrative in Museums in the West Bank
Introduction The application of the Israeli “Museums Law” as a military order made it possible for the Ministry of Culture to allocate funds to museums in the West Bank....
Appropriating the Past: Israel’s Archaeological Practices in the West Bank
Introduction Download the full report Appropriating the Past as PDF The West Bank is an area rich in antiquities – a reminder of the long and varied history of the region. Israel...
“Salvage Excavations” in the West Bank (almost entirely) for Settlers Only
An analysis of the scope and objectives of archaeological excavations in Area C of the West Bank 2007-2014 Introduction Most archaeological excavations in the world are carried out in advance...
How to Protect Your Rights when Antiquities are Discovered on Your Property: Fact Sheet for Landowners
Almost all excavations in the West Bank uncover archaeological remains. The discovery of antiquities on private land is perceived by landowners (farmers or other individuals who wish to develop their...
Susya – The Displacement of Residents Following the Discovery of an Ancient Synagogue
Introduction The site of ancient Susya is located in the South Hebron Hills region, on a main road linking Maale Dargot in the south and as-Samu, Yatta and al-Karmil in...