In April 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in a lot on Ester Ha-Malka Street in the Ramla marketplace (Permit No. A-6761; map ref. 188267–80/648122–33) after ancient remains were damaged prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by A. Dahan, was directed by R. Toueg, with the assistance of Y. Amrani (administration), M. Kahan (surveying and plans), N. Zak (drafting) and M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing).