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Excavation at the Large Cave Complex in Tze'elim

Volunteers needed for excavation at the large cave complex in Nahal Tze'elim

Excavations of the large cave complex in Nahal Tze'elim

Volunteers are needed for a unique excavation project, joint between the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, in a cliff cave complex in the Judean Desert, containing remains from the Chalcolithic, Early Bronze and Roman (Bar Kokhba revolt) periods.

The excavations will expose participants to the complex challenges of archaeological research in desert caves, and to the exceptional remains preserved in the arid conditions (remains made of organic objects, plant food types, and perhaps, who knows, also written documents).

The excavations will span three weeks, between 15.5-2.6.2016, and will take place in field conditions on weekdays (Sunday-Thursday). One may come for any period longer than four days.

No prior experience is required, only desire, interest and good health.

Those interested are asked to contact Uri Davidovich: 054-6604676,

or Eitan Klein: 057-7591268.