Jonathan (J.J.) received his B.A. from University of California, Berkeley in Classical Archaeology. He studied for a Master’s degree in Maritime Civilizations, at the University of Haifa, with an emphasis on marine archaeology. Completed an M.A. in Conservation Studies, Dept. of Archaeology, University of Haifa, researching ancient lime-based mortars. While studying at Berkeley, J.J. worked on restoration of Middle Kingdom (Egypt) pottery and joined the UC Berkeley expedition at Tel Dor. J.J. has since worked on numerous excavations, both on land and underwater, was the head photographer for the Joint Caesarea Expedition from 1994 to 1999, and worked at the Haifa Museum of Ancient Art and at the Hecht Museum.