Excavations and Archaeological Services
Israeli Institute of Archaeology offers a range of services designed to facilitate the optimal management of antiquities.
Archaeological Consultation:
The first encounter that any developer has with archaeology is typically through the Israel Antiquities Authority. For the developer, this encounter is often accompanied by various restrictions, costs and constraints. These requirements stem from the necessity to balance development needs while preserving of antiquities and the cultural heritage of the land.
Israeli Institute of Archaeology team brings extensive experience in advising private, public, and governmental development bodies on the challenges involved in managing archaeological remains and in navigating communication with the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Our consultancy is grounded in a commitment to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics.
We recommend that developers engage archaeological consulting from the early planning stages, in order to reduce the interface with antiquities, ensure project continuity, and streamline communication with the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Salvage Excavations:
Salvage excavations are conducted prior to development on an archaeological site. Their primary purpose is to recover as much scientific information as possible and to preserve the archaeological finds at the site before development permits are issued. According to Israeli law, the Israel Antiquities Authority determines the required scope of excavation.
Israeli Institute of Archaeology carries out salvage excavations on behalf of private developers, public companies, government ministries, national authorities, and local municipalities.
Israeli Institute of Archaeology is the largest and most experienced organization in Israel in providing contract archaeological services, including salvage excavations.
Logistical and Financial Services for Archaeological Expeditions:
Israeli Institute of Archaeology provides comprehensive logistical support for academic research expeditions from both Israeli and international institutions. Services include the rental of excavation equipment, vehicles, and mechanical tools, as well as the provision of skilled professional personnel such as surveyors, photographers, photogrammetry specialists, GIS experts, conservationists, excavation assistants, and consultants for the planning and development of archaeological sites.
Expedition support also includes full financial and administrative services, such as budget management, payroll, secretarial support, procurement, and order fulfillment.
Among the expeditions using our services: Megiddo, Masada, Tel Safi (Gat), Kiryat Ya’arim, Tel Shimron, Ashdod-Yam, Apollonia, Timna and others.
Did you know?
Due to its unique geographic location and its profound religious and historical significance, the Land of Israel boasts an exceptionally rich continuum of human settlement and an unparalleled density of archaeological sites. As a result, many development projects encounter antiquities and require appropriate measures for their protection.
The Antiquities Law (1978) grants the Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority— the statutory body responsible for the management of the nation’s antiquities— the authority to oversee the entire process: from the declaration of a site as an antiquities site, through preliminary inspections and archaeological excavations, to the conservation and preservation of the finds.
