Itzhaq Beit-Arieh
1930–2012 (age 82)
Biography
Itzhaq Beit-Arieh spent his life uncovering stories from the earth, carefully cataloging finds that deepened understanding of the region's layered past.
Through fieldwork and scholarship, he opened windows into ancient civilizations for students and visitors alike, and his passion continues to inspire researchers who honor him at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.