החפירות בח'רבת עוג'ה אל-פוקא בשנים 2025-2023

The article describes and discusses the results of excavations at the fortified Iron Age II site of Khirbet ‘Aujah el-Foqa during the 2023-2025 seasons. During the three short excavation seasons, Area B on the north side of the site was excavated and Area C was opened on the northern slope. In Area C the excavation of the Middle Bronze Age II tower was completed, unearthing its lower phase. In Area B a large four-room house from the Iron Age II was excavated, as was part of a structure farther to the south. The four-room house is adjacent to or abutting the northern fortification wall and was rich with finds dated to the 8th century BCE. The inner room contained dozens of complete vessels, some intact. The northern room, which may have been integrated with the city wall, contained many loom weights and grinding stones. A short discussion of the finds is presented.