Annette Landes Nagar is an archaeologist-digger and Bar Ilan President Fellow, whose research has yielded important discoveries in the Jerusalem area
Meet Annette Landes Nagar, PhD student in the department for studies of the Land of Israel and archaeology at Bar-Ilan University, which won the president's scholarship and the rector's award for outstanding students of all degrees. After graduating with a master's degree with honors in the Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology, Annette began researching the settlement pattern along the main roads from Jaffa to Jerusalem during the Roman and Byzantine periods, under the guidance of Prof. Boaz Zissou.
Alongside her studies and research, Annette has been working for twenty years at the Antiquities Authority as an archaeologist-digger in the Jerusalem region. "I conducted dozens of inspection and rescue excavations in Greater Jerusalem, the Old City and the Judean Lowlands," she says, "Among my important discoveries, we can mention a Byzantine church located near Abu Gush and a Byzantine road station that was discovered at Sha'ar HaGi and it contains a bathhouse."
Annette chose her research field thanks to the unique combination it offers: "Archaeology combines scientific investigation, historical investigation and a sense of adventure. Discovering archaeological remains and findings, allows you to piece together the puzzle of the past and get a glimpse into the cultural world of societies and populations of the past in different periods. Every archaeological dig is fascinating, and the anticipation of new discoveries is challenging and exciting."
"My favorite corner of the campus is the archaeological yeshiva complex near the Jewish library. This complex includes ancient columns and stone benches around a restored mosaic floor."
And what's next? "I plan to continue her work in the field of archeology and use the knowledge I gained in my studies to become professional, develop and continue to grow in research and practice."
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