In April–May 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kefar Gevirol (Permit No. A-6785; map ref. 178719–37/644668–83), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the Rehovot municipality, was directed by F. Volynsky, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Molokandov (preliminary inspections), M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), N. Zak (plans), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), A Gorzalczany and Y. Arbel (scientific consultation), E. Jakoel, M. Ajami and D. Barkan.