A5053430527- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Marine and environmental studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations
- Soviet and Russian History
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
University of Haifa
2014-2025
David Yellin College of Education
2014-2017
Tel Aviv University
2006-2011
University of Arizona
2011
Of the various chrono-stratigraphic entities of Chalcolithic period in southern Levant, Middle (ca. 5300–4700 BCE) is most poorly defined, with relevant data coming from Tel Tsaf. While excavations at Tsaf last two decades provide valuable information concerning site’s upper occupational levels, earlier strata and their material culture are still unknown. Past focused on later stage occupation, leaving unanswered questions transition Early to period. In order shed new light this topic,...
Abstract Paleogenomic research can elucidate the evolutionary history of human and faunal populations. Although Levant is a key land-bridge between Africa Eurasia, thus far, relatively little ancient DNA data has been generated from this region, since degrades faster in warm climates. As sediments be source DNA, we analyzed 33 sediment samples different sedimentological contexts Paleolithic layers Sefunim Cave (Israel). Four contained traces Cervidae Hyaenidae mitochondrial DNA. Dating by...
While predetermined débitage technologies are recognized beginning with the middle Acheulian, Middle Paleolithic is usually associated a sharp increase in their use. A study of scraper-blank technology from three Yabrudian assemblages retrieved early part Acheulo-Yabrudian complex Tabun Cave (ca. 415–320 kyr) demonstrates calculated and preplanned production, even if it does not show same complexity elaboration as Levallois technology. These scraper dominated an organization production based...
A Tel Bet Yerah, la fouille intensive de contextes associés à grandes quantités céramique Khirbet-Kerak (KKW), ainsi que poterie tradition locale, qu’ils soient antérieurs aux KKW ou contemporains, nous a permis d’élargir définition du complexe culturel KKW. L’usage torchis, le mobilier en terre cuite polie, une technologie lithique particulière, les supports foyers argile, des objets symboliques et éléments lourd pierre, peuvent tous être attribués Ils diffèrent nettement locale trouvent...
New excavations conducted in the Circles Building (Granary) at Tel Bet Yerah, first excavated 1946, form basis for a revised, detailed description of construction and use this unique structure. Stratigraphic soundings have established that structure consisted three platforms with seven circles sunk into them, enclosing paved courtyard was open toward east. The constructed single operation, transition between Early Bronze Age II III, but it seems to been abandoned before completed given over...
The authors describe the discovery of a Late Neolithic/Chalcolithic basalt axe factory in Manasseh Hills Israel and suggest it had primary role region for production these functional symbolic tools. form discarded roughouts flakes is used to deduce principal eventual product its sequence manufacture.
The miniaturization of stone tools, as reflected through the systematic production bladelets and bladelet tools (microliths), characterized many industries Late Pleistocene, with Levantine Epipalaeolithic serving a well-studied example. It is commonly held that microliths were used modular inserts in composite projectiles, while their incorporation other for different tasks generally overlooked, latter aspect being main focus this paper. We present here more inclusive approach case study...
Har Haruvim is an Early Bronze Age settlement located near Kibbutz Hazorea in central Israel (Fig. 1). The site was surveyed the 1950's and 60's (Meyerhof 1960), well known for its many Canaanean cores. Ceramic sherds date to early II-III. This article presents flint assemblage collected 1997 during a survey conducted by authors on behalf of Institute Archaeology, Tel Aviv University. covered only small part site, concentrated (and around) heap rocks at highest 2). It suggested that...
Within the Late Chalcolithic of Levant, issues specialization, regionality, and new dimensions social complexity are long debated. In this article, we focus on appearance perforated flint objects that reflect specific patterns production distribution, clustering in northern Israel southern Syria. We discuss phenomenon contexts craft intraregional exchange networks. demonstrate circulation these unique differ from those associated with any other types prestige either characterize parts Levant...