During July 2009, a sample salvage excavation was conducted in the Newe Rabin quarter of Or Yehuda (Permit No. A-5710; map ref. 187959-8000/658949-9035), after ancient remains were discovered during preliminary inspections. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Shafir Civil and Marine Engineering Company, Ltd., was directed by J. Marcus, with the assistance of S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), M. Kunin (surveying), A. Peretz (field photography), L. Rauchberger and D. Golan (probe trenches and preparation of area for excavation) and laborers from Kafr Qari.