During July 2010, a survey was conducted in the region of Nahal Zin (License No. S-210/2010; map ref. 178564–9651/506038–78), prior to planting a vineyard. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was carried out by E. Aladjem, with the assistance of S. Gal (map).