During April 2009, a survey was conducted in a wooded area in the region of Nahal Gerar-Tel Haror (License No. S-105/2009; map ref. 16210–358/58700–845) prior to reforestation. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Jewish National Fund, was directed by D. Varga (field photography), with the assistance of V. Carmel (survey and field photography) and S. Gal (GPS).