During February 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at 23 Ha-Tayyasim Street in Ashqelon (Permit No. A-4382; map ref. NIG 15875–90/62120–32; OIG 10875–90/12120–32). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by G. Makhlouf, was directed by Y. Haimi, with the assistance of V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying) and C. Hersch (drawing).