Pablo Betzer E-mail: pablo.betzer@mail.huji.ac.il M.A. thesis topic: The Necropolis of Tiberias during the Roman and Byzantine Periods. Advisor: Dr. Uzi Leibner

Abstract:

Since the beginning of the 20th century a large number of salvage excavations were conducted in modern Tiberias. During those excavations more than 250 tombs were discovered in an area of about 600 dunam (148 acres). These graves were identified mainly as Jewish and were dated to the Late Roman, Byzantine and Early Islamic periods. A few of them were properly published while the rest was partly published or not published at all. By collecting and analyzing all the tombs and related finds found in Tiberias, the research will contribute to our understanding not only of burial customs, but also the religions, social, economic and cultural diversity of the population of this major city.

Projects:

• Participation in the publication of the Masada textiles.
• Terra Sigillata pottery from Prof. Netzer's Excavations.
• Qumran excavations. Archaeological Consultant.
• Bet Lehi excavations. Area P Supervisor.
• Hyrcania Tunnels. Logistics and supervisor of the volunteers.
• Mugrabi Gate. Area 600 supervisor.
• Western Wall Plaza excavation. Area supervisor.
• Horbat Zanoah Survey. Survey Director.
• Horbat Zanoah Survey. Survey Director.
• Beqo'a Survey. Survey Director.
• Moshav Aviezer. Excavation director.
• Moshav Mesilat Zion. Excavation director.
• Moshav Tarom. Excavation director.
• Retorno Institute. Excavation director.
• Moshav Kefar Uria. Excavation director.
• Moshav Ora. Excavation director.
• Aminadav Springs. Excavation director.

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