Tel Yavne Prototype Excavation
 
 
Day seventeen was fairly low key, and much of its work was continued on day 18. Here are the combined pics...
 
 
Day 17 and 18 - Student volunteer working in Crusader Fortress
Day 17 and 18 - Rubble is cleared in the Crusader Fortress - note that finished stone on the left near the bucket
 
 
Day 17 and 18 - Steve Karp (NJ) and his family continue to clear at the base of the fortress keep
Day 17 and 18 - Student volunteers - could they be more posed?
 
 
Day 17 and 18 - Debris removal from Crusader Fortress
Day 17 and 18 - "Chatach" walls and ladder - the depth is incredible
 
 
Day 17 and 18 - Working to clear an additional chamber in the fortress
Day 17 and 18 - Southern view of fortress with Baybars tower in the background
 
 
© 2005 David, Yedidya, and Yoel Willner
 
     
           
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