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The effects of the corona pandemic are also visible in Tel Shalem: after Israel closed its borders in February, the excavation team had to leave at short notice and move the work to Germany. For the time being, the focus is therefore on evaluating the material - with the help of geochemical analyses, among other things. Through this, roof tiles from Tel Shalem and their composition are to be examined more closely in order to make statements about the production sites. In addition, the scientists are still wondering about the size of the horsemen unit stationed there - questions that the team is now addressing from afar.