A Note on the Archaeological Investigations at Yehudand Some Chalcolithic Finds

They revealed evidence of human occupation at this site during the Late Chalcolithic period. 2 Finds from this period were uncovered in three separate areas (see Fig. 1): A (c. 700 m south of the tell); B (c. 120 m north of the tell); and C (in the southeastern precinct of the tell).Artifacts recovered from what appear to be primary archaeological deposits in Areas B and C are discussed below.3 AREA BIn January 1997, S. Golan, in a brief season of archaeological investigations in Area B, supervised the mechanical excavation of trenches in a building plot (c.75 × 90 m) between Weizmann, Giyora Vikovsky and Zvi Yasi Streets (Plan 1; Permit No. A-2643). 4 Archaeological materials were noted at levels starting at 1.5-2.0m below the modern surface.These deposits were encountered in several trenches (especially T2-3 and T11-13).They yielded an