In February 2017, an excavation was conducted in the ancient village of ‘En Gedi (License No. B-448/2017; map ref. 2373/5965; Fig. 1). The excavation, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was directed by G. Hadas and O. Peleg-Barkat, with the assistance of R. Merhav (administration), D. Porotsky (plans), A. de Vincenz (ceramics) and the participation of volunteers from Israel and abroad, mostly veterans of the ‘En Gedi expedition, students from the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University, instructors from the ‘En Gedi Field School, students of the Melahin Ha-Arez preparatory program ‘En Gedi and inspectors of the ‘En Gedi Nature Reserve. The excavation was funded by donations from foundations and individuals abroad and was assisted by the Nature and Parks Authority.