Archaeology in Israel
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A new set of regulations are expected to change the way archeological research in Israel is being conducted. Israel Antiquities Authority Dir. Amir Drori has issued new policy that encourages the publication of past excavations while the Palestinian Dept. of Antiquities has allowed excavations to be conducted at Jericho. However, the most significant ruling is that issued by Michael Ben-Yair, Attorney Gen. of the State of Israel, which forbids excavation of human remains younger than 5,000 years old. A list of recent publications about excavations in Israel is presented.
Publication Name: American Journal of Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0002-9114
Year: 1996
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Archaeology in Syria
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Archaeological field research in Syria continues to grow at a rapid pace due largely to the efforts of the country's Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums. The country also played host to an international colloquium on the Syrian Jezireh on Apr 22-25, 1996. Around twenty-seven excavations and surveys are ongoing including those at Tell el-Abd, Tell Ahmar/Til Barsib, Tell Atij, Tell Banat and Tell Beydar.
Publication Name: American Journal of Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0002-9114
Year: 1997
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Archaeology in Israel
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Archaeological projects in Israel are conducted by foreign institutions, universities and the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Of the three agents, the IAA has suffered most from the economic decline experienced by the country. In terms of recruiting volunteers for the excavations, the field has not been affected negatively by the security restrictions imposed by the government on the tourist trade.
Publication Name: American Journal of Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0002-9114
Year: 1998
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