Sha'ar Hagolan
The Neolithic village of Sha'ar Hagolan (approx 8000-7500 years ago) is the largest and most important prehistoric art center in Israel. Over 150 art objects, mostly small female statuettes, have been collected from the surface of the site, while c. 50 have been found in recent excavations. This year work will focus on completing the excavation of a monumental building complex in the 'main area', as well as uncovering new buildings in a newly discovered area 450 m. away.Directors: Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, Hebrew University and Michele A. Miller, Boston University. [Archaeology] [Recent Excavations]