During December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Satat Street in the Bet Ha-Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5309; map ref. 21824/63137), prior to construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by Y. Billig, with the assistance of R. Bar-Natan (acting excavation director), M. Kunin and V. Essman (surveying), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Shmidov and E. Belashov (drafting), Y. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).