Doron Ben-Ami Explained

Doron Ben-Ami (born 1965; Hebrew: דורון בן עמי) is an Israeli archaeologist.

Ben-Ami earned his PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2003 where he was a member of the Institute of Archaeology as of 2009.^[1] He is the discoverer of the structure thought to be the palace of Queen Helena of Adiabene in the City of David, Jerusalem.^[2]

Since 2007, he has led the excavation in the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David - the largest, most comprehensive excavation in Jerusalem today, which has revealed important findings that contribute to understanding the history of the city.^[3]

See also

• Acra (fortress)
• Givati Parking Lot dig

External links

As of February 2018 the US Library of Congress identifies the archaeologist born 1965 (LCCN, below) but its online catalogue conflates 2 records of his works with those of 16 works by the illustrator born 1955 (visit and select "Browse ... LC Online Catalog").

Notes and References

1. "Dr. Doron Ben-Ami". The Institute of Archaeology: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (archaeology.huji.ac.il). Web site: Institute of Archaeology - Departments & Units - Biblical Archaeology . 2010-01-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090818083743/http://archaeology.huji.ac.il/depart/biblical/doronb/doronb.asp . 2009-08-18 .
2. Dec 5, 2007 | Updated Dec 24, 2007 Second Temple palace uncoveredBy ETGAR LEFKOVITS, Jerusalem Post, https://archive.today/20120708170829/http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1196847260218&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull
3. Web site: Doron Ben-Ami. cityofdavid.org.il. 2018-07-20.