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RESEARCH
Our POC project has generated several peer reviewed scientific publications, with more on the way...
Aug 3, 20241 min read
Research Symposium: “Bustan Gardens and Heritage Trees – Past, Present and Future” June 2024, Ramat Ha’Nadiv National Park
By Dr. Joshua Schmidt. Fresh from the field: Interdisciplinary research symposium (05/06/2024). We collaborated with researchers from the...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
Unraveling the diversity and cultural heritage of fruit crops through paleogenomics
Meirav Meiri and Guy Bar-Oz Trends in Genetics Abundant and plentiful fruit crops are threatened by the loss of diverse legacy cultivars...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read
Modern Israeli grapes linked to grapes in the Bible - study
From The Jerusalem Post (May 2023) The seeds were found at archaeological excavations led by Prof. Guy Bar-Oz and colleagues from the...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
The ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine
Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza
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Nov 19, 20231 min read
In Dabouki Land: Interdisciplinary notes on the cultural history of a landrace grape cultivar in Israel
Published in Journal of Arid Environments, the article presents archaeo-historical-ethnographic findings that emerged during the POC project
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Jul 9, 20231 min read
Ancient DNA analysis of winegrape seeds reveals genetic link between two modern varieties of red and
Ancient DNA analysis of winegrape seeds reveals genetic link between two modern varieties of red and
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Jun 1, 20231 min read
Scientists Identify Ancient Grapes from Byzantine Days
An archaeological dig in southern Israel has uncovered an ancient wine industry and two grapes with a storied past.
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May 30, 20231 min read
Genetic Studies Link Modern Israeli Grapes to Their Biblical Forebears
Genetic Studies Link Modern Israeli Grapes to Their Biblical Forebears
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May 27, 20231 min read
Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
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May 23, 20231 min read
Applying paleogenomics to expand the study of the socio-geographic evolution of grapevines
Applying paleogenomics to expand the study of the socio-geographic evolution of grapevines
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May 3, 20231 min read
Genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes and grape varieties
Genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes and grape varieties cultivated over 1100 years ago
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Apr 27, 20231 min read
Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide
Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide
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Apr 23, 20231 min read
Ancient DNA reveals commercial viticulture in Byzantine and Early Islamic settlements
Excavations in the Negev Highlands of southern Israel found that the ancient cultivators could continuously produce a wide variety of grapes
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Apr 18, 20231 min read
Negev desert study may have earliest evidence of white grapes
Researchers studying the remains of grapes from Late Antiquity settlements in Israel's Negev desert.
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Apr 17, 20232 min read
Generating Terroir Revival in the Negev
Israel uncovered a society that established commercial-scale viticulture in an arid environment.
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Mar 9, 20231 min read
Decline of the flourishing wine industry of southern Palestine
Based on the accumulated data from numerous excavations in the hinterland of Gaza and Ashkelon and the results of the comprehensive...
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Feb 11, 20211 min read
Enduring mystery surrounds the collapse of a Byzantine society
A cluster of winemaking towns survived three centuries in the harsh Negev Desert, but were abandoned in the 6th century.
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Jul 26, 20201 min read
Seeds from 1,500-year-old Negev trash pits show a world on the brink of collapse
Seeds from 1,500-year-old Negev trash pits show a world on the brink of collapse
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Mar 21, 2024
Unraveling the diversity and cultural heritage of fruit crops through paleogenomics
Meirav Meiri and Guy Bar-Oz Trends in Genetics Abundant and plentiful fruit crops are threatened by the loss of diverse legacy cultivars...
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Nov 19, 2023
In Dabouki Land: Interdisciplinary notes on the cultural history of a landrace grape cultivar in Israel
Published in Journal of Arid Environments, the article presents archaeo-historical-ethnographic findings that emerged during the POC project
45
May 23, 2023
Applying paleogenomics to expand the study of the socio-geographic evolution of grapevines
Applying paleogenomics to expand the study of the socio-geographic evolution of grapevines
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Apr 17, 2023
Generating Terroir Revival in the Negev
Israel uncovered a society that established commercial-scale viticulture in an arid environment.
42
Mar 9, 2023
Decline of the flourishing wine industry of southern Palestine
Based on the accumulated data from numerous excavations in the hinterland of Gaza and Ashkelon and the results of the comprehensive...
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