Miẓpe Ramon (B)

In June–July 2021, a trial excavation was conducted in Mi z pe Ramon (Permit No. A-9051; map ref. 179198–80492/502746–3946; Fig. 1) prior to the installation of a sewage pipeline. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by Mi z pe Ramon Regional Council, was directed by T. Sapir (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Alamor (administration), E. Aladjem (surveying, aerial photography and field photography), A. Azoulay (drafting and plans), T. Abulafia (flints), D. Eisenberg-Degen (flint photography), Y. Asscher and M. Shor (sediment analysis), A. Golani (scientific guidance) and G. Seriy and A. Rasiuk from the IAA Southern district, as well as laborers from ‘Ar‘ara in the Negev.