During January 2002, a salvage excavation was conducted at Khirbat Beit Kufa (Permit No. A-3578; map ref. 196296–361/653308–95), in the wake of development work along the Cross-Israel Highway. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by M. Abu Fana, with the assistance of A. Hajian (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).