During December 2000 an excavation and documentation were conducted in the Yefé Nof neighborhood of Lod (Permit No. A-3355*; map ref. NIG 19108–20/65065–72; OIG 14108–20/15065–72), in the wake of damage caused to ancient remains. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority, was directed by D.A. Sklar-Parnes, with the assistance of A. Levy (administration), R. Graff (surveying and drafting), E. Kameisky (pottery restoration) and A. Pikovsky (drawing).