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L a u t e n s c h l a g e r A z e k a h E x p e d i t i o n
2020 INFORMATION PACK
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Thank you for joining the 2020 Lautenschläger Azekah Expedition,
and welcome to the team! We are delighted to have you join us in
what is set to be another exciting summer of excavation.
In this guide you wil l find general information on equipment,
excavation schedules, and transport details for the upcoming 2020
season.
SShould you have any questions or require clarifications on anything
referenced within this guide, please do not hesitate to contact
Maddi or Shai at [email protected].
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Where is Tel Azekah?TTel Azekah is located in the heart of Shephelah, some 45km from Tel Aviv and 30km from
Jerusalem. Sitting high above sea level, Tel Azekah has played a central role in the ancient history
of the region and was once the control point of a strategic junction of roads. These roads travelled
in all directions and led from the Mediterranean coast to the west, through to the Judean Hil ls in
the east, and connected Beth-Shemesh in the north through to Lachish in the south. For mil lennia
Azekah flourished and grew, as its community benefited from Azekah’s rich natural and strategic
location.
About Azekah
Tel Azekah in the PastAAzekah has a long history, stretching back some
3500 years to the Early Bronze Age when it was
first settled. During the Middle Bronze Age,
Azekah emerged as a strongly fortified, urban city
which continued to flourish unti l it’s destruction at
the end of the Late Bronze Age. After a period of
abandonment, Azekah was once again settled in
ththe Iron II and flourished as a Judean town.
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Tel Azekah also plays a prominent role in the biblical texts. 1 Samuel 17:1 references the
area around Azekah as the arena for the battle between David and Goliath.
Beyond its significance as a central Judean town, the site also gains archaeological
and historical importance from its destruction by the Assyrian King Sennacherib in 701
BCE.
AAccording to Jeremiah 34:7, over a 100 years later during the Babylonian siege
against Jerusalem, Lachish and Azekah “were the only fortified cities of Judah that
remained”.
DDespite multiple destructions, Azekah continued to flourish, and was resettled by
Judeans in the Persian Period (539-332 BCE) and continued to grow. During the
Hasmonean dynasty (140 BCE-116 BCE), an impressive fortress was constructed by
the great Hasmonean King, John Hyrcanus I. The remains of this massive structure
can sti l l be seen today, perched atop the mound.
Tel Azekah’s Biblical History
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Tel Azekah TodayDespite its long occupation, Tel Azekah was eventually abandoned and forgotten. In the late
19th century, the history of the site was rediscovered when it became one of the first sites to
be excavated in Israel. A small team of British archaeologists, led by F.J. Bliss and R.A.S.
Macalister, briefly excavated the sites between 1898-1899 on behalf of the Palestine
Exploration Fund.
In 2012, a team of archaeologists returned to the site, led by Tel Aviv University professors Oded
Lipschits and Yuval Gadot, and Professor Manfred Oeming from Heidelberg University. In the
years since, our team has grown to include archaeologists, historians, scientists and students
from Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Malta, United Kingdom, Spain, China, Indonesia,
Australia, Canada, and the United States to name a few! As we continue to dig deeper by
using modern techniques and expertise, the site continues to evolve and excite!
This season there wil l be four active areas across the Tel, including
two entirely new areas! Excavations wil l continue in Areas W1 and
E3 (Upper), while we wil l excavate fresh ground in W4 and S3!
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Accomodation
Netiv Ha-Lamed Heis conveniently situated a
short 6.5 ki lometers from Tel Azekah. This means
that journey between the site is an easy 10
minute bus ride each day, ensuring a little more
sleep before work starts!
Food is provided throughout the day by the excavation, with a delicious breakfast and
mid-morning snacks on site and afternoon tea, lunch, and dinner back at the kibbutz! There is
a small market, where team members can purchase additional food, water, basic toi letries and
most importantly, beer!
Team members wil l stay at Netiv Ha-Lamed He from Sunday night through to Thursday night, and
wil l leave for Tel Aviv on Friday afternoon
If you have any specific dietary requests or requirements, please email Maddi at
Rooms are designed for up to four people, and come completely equipped with air
conditioning, an ensuite bathroom, storage and linens. There is communal access to a small
kitchen, perfect for that afternoon coffee and snack!
During the week, participants of the Lautenschläger Azekah Expedition stay at Netiv
Ha-Lamed He, a serene oasis tucked away in the Shephelah. There, the team wil l be able to
process excavated material, relax in comfort, hear from guest lecturers, learn in our field school,
and rest at the end of a productive day.
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TransportThe excavation provides transport for participant’s to/from the excavation daily, as well as a
bus service to collect you at the start of the excavation week and drop you off at the end of
the week!
Every week the transport collection point to leave for the excavation wil l be the
same. So whether you join us in week one, or week three, the collection point wil l be the
same!
Please arrive to the pickup point at least 15 minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart.
The Tel Aviv collection point is near the
Arlozorov Railway Station. The station is also
known as "Savidor" Train Station.
You wil l be collected from Namir Rd, just
opposite the Train Station. A member of
staff wil l be there to ensure you get on the
correct bus!
Weekend TransportationOn Friday, the bus back to Tel Aviv wil l leave the site at approximately 12:00 and drop you off
at Arlozorov Train Station
If you have any questions or concerns about transportation, please email Maddi at
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Equipment
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Recommended Equipment
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The Lautenschlager Azekah Expedition offers a Tel Aviv University accredited fieldwork course
worth 3 credit points. The course provides classroom and field training in history and
archaeology, allowing students to earn university credit while they excavate in Israel!
The program involves a number of lectures and practical classes presented over the four-week
season by leading experts in the field. All lectures are free and open to everyone, but are
mandatory for those taking the fieldwork course.
IIn our 2020 season, the course presented is “Introduction to Field Archaeology” and wil l be led
by our senior staff, Nitsan Shalom, Alexandra Wrathall, Abra Spiciarich, Helena Roth and Inbar
Meyerson.
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the theory and practical ski l ls associated with
the field of archaeology. The course includes lectures presented by specialists in a number of
archaeological subfields and includes field assessment, understanding field reports, identifying
pottery and organic remains, and archaeological drawing and surveying.
RRegistered students are required to complete assigned tasks in the field under the guidance of
their Area Supervisors. Students wil l complete the course by applying their acquired ski l ls to a
final archaeological report. Final grades are determined by the quality of the assessments,
attendance and participation in class.
For more information about the course, including a syllabus, contact Maddi at
Academic Fieldwork Course
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2020 Staff
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Week 1Hour Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4:20
Weekend
Packing and leaving rooms
4:40 Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site
5:00 Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork
9:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
10:00Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork
11:0011:00
Leave for Kibbutz11:30 Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Tour of the Site11:45
Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork12:00 Arrive at Kibbutz
Opening Lecture:
Oded Lipschits
Returning to Tel Aviv from the Site
13:00 Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz
13:30 Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash
Enjoy your Weekend!
14:00 Lunch and Getting Rooms Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest
15:30
Fieldwork
Afternoon Coffee
Tour: Tel Socho
Afternoon Coffee Afternoon Coffee16:30
16:45 Guest Lecture: Shua KisilevichLecture:
Benjamin Strochan
Prepare Area Presentations
18:00 Class: Intro to Registration
18:30 Weekly Finds, Presen-tations and Farewells
19:00Dinner Dinner Dinner
Party!!19:30 Dinner
20:30Class: Intro to Field
ArchaeologyGroup Discussion:
Oded Lipschits20:4521:30
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Week 2Hour Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4:20
Weekend
Packing and leaving rooms
4:40 Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site
5:00 Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork9:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
10:00Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork
11:0011:00
Leave for Kibbutz11:30 Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Tour of the Site11:45
Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork12:00 Arrive at Kibbutz
Guest Lecture: Ido Koch
Returning to Tel Aviv from the Site
13:00 Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz
13:30 Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash
Enjoy your Weekend!
14:00 Lunch and Getting Rooms Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest
15:30
Fieldwork
Afternoon Coffee
Tour: Tel Hadid
Afternoon Coffee Afternoon Coffee16:30
16:45Workshop: Shai Berk,
Oded Lipschits and Liora Freud (1)
Lecture: Noa Rantzer
Prepare Area Presentations
18:00 Class: Intro to Archaeozoology
18:30 Weekly Finds, Presenta-
tions and Farewells
19:00Dinner Dinner Dinner
Party!!19:30 Dinner20:30
Class: Intro to Field Documentation (1)
Group Discussion: Oded Lipschits20:45
21:30
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Week 3Hour Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4:20
Weekend
Packing and leaving rooms
4:40 Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site
5:00 Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork9:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
10:00Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork
11:0011:00
Leave for Kibbutz11:30 Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Tour of the Site11:45
Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork12:00 Arrive at Kibbutz
Guest Lecture: Yuval Gadot
Returning to Tel Aviv from the Site
13:00 Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz
13:30 Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash
Enjoy your Weekend!
14:00 Lunch and Getting Rooms Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest
15:30
Fieldwork
Afternoon Coffee
Tour: Tel Burna and Tel
Zayit
Afternoon Coffee Afternoon Coffee16:30
16:45Workshop: Shai Berk,
Oded Lipschits and Liora Freud (2) Lecture:
Inbar Meyerson
Prepare Area Presentations
18:00 Workshop: Animal Bone Identification
18:30 Weekly Finds, Presenta-
tions and Farewells19:00
Dinner Dinner Dinner
Party!!
19:30 Dinner20:30
Class: Intro to Field Documentation (2)
Group Discussion: Oded Lipschits
20:45
21:30
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Week 4Hour Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4:20
Weekend
Packing and leaving rooms
4:40 Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site Bus to site
5:00 Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork9:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
10:00Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork
11:0011:00
Leave for Kibbutz11:30 Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Fruit Break Tour of the Site11:45
Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork Fieldwork12:00 Arrive at Kibbutz
Guest Lecture: Nitsan Ben-Melech
Returning to Tel Aviv from the Site
13:00 Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz Bus to Kibbutz13:30 Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash Pottery Wash
Thank you for joining us for the Tel Azekah Excavation 2020
Season!
14:00 Lunch and Getting Rooms Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest Lunch and Rest
15:30
Fieldwork
Afternoon Coffee
Tour: Tel Gezer
Afternoon Coffee Afternoon Coffee16:30
16:45Workshop: Shai Berk,
Oded Lipschits and Liora Freud (3)
Lecture: Vanessa Linares
Prepare Area Presentations
18:00 Lecture: Paula Waiman-Barak
18:30 Weekly Finds, Presenta-
tions and Farewells
19:00Dinner Dinner Dinner
Party!!
19:30 Dinner20:30
Class: Using Archaeological Reports
Group Discussion: Oded Lipschits
20:45
21:30