During July 2007, a trial excavation was conducted in the Greek Colony in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5190; map ref. NIG 22033/62997; OIG 17033/12997), prior to the construction of a residential building. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by A. Nagar (photography), with the assistance of Y. Ohayon and R. Abu Halaf (administration) and R. Bar-Natan (pottery reading).