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The south of Israel, between Mitzpe Ramon and Eilat, is one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Middle East. Just a five or six hour drive south of Jerusalem’s rolling hills and Tel Aviv’s white sandy beaches is a whole other world of red desert. The entire landscape that you see on the drive south was at one time completely submerged under the ocean. Over time this area of land dried out leaving behind interesting and whimsical rock formations, caverns, and caves. Aside from the beautiful geography this happens to have been one of the more frequently populated areas in the history of the Levant. Some of Israel’s most complex and intricate archaeological sites and artifacts have been uncovered in the desert. It is also the birthplace of the kibbutz movement, and many of these communities are still hosting families today.

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Nabatian Trail | Avdat National Park

In the heart of the desert, on a hilltop above the Tsin Stream watercourse, are the impressive remains of an ancient Nabatean city. Avdat was founded by the Nabateans in the 4th century BCE. Initially it was a waystation on the Nabatean Incense Route – the ancient trade routes crossing the Arabian Peninsula to the city of Gaza and the Mediterranean Sea. These routes served the camel caravans, mainly carrying spices and incense. The city developed in the days of King Obodas II (1st century BCE), and was named after him. A temple, an army camp, and other buildings from this time have been found. At the end of the 1st century CE, the city’s inhabitants moved over to agriculture as their main livelihood, and an inscription from this period found at the site mentions the Nabatean king Rabbel II – “Restorer and deliverer of his people”. Apparently under pressure of the heavy hand of the Romans, who damaged the Nabatean economy, he laid the foundation for the development of agriculture and animal husbandry. In the year 106 CE, after the death of the king, Avdat was annexed to the Roman empire and continued to develop. The height of its prosperity was in the Byzantine period (4th – 7th centuries CE). The city’s inhabitants converted to Christianity and built magnificent churches, developed intensive agriculture, constructed water storage systems, and dug many caves in the hillside. The caves were used mainly as workshops and storerooms for keeping and processing the agricultural produce. Towards the end of the Byzantine period the security situation in the city was undermined. In around 630 the city was damaged by a strong earthquake, and shortly after, in 636, the area was conquered by Arab tribes. These two factors together sealed its fate and the city was abandoned. Modern archeological study of the city began in the 19th century, and in 1870 a researcher by the name of Palmer identified the site and determined that it was the city of Avdat. Methodical archeological excavations began in 1958, under Michael Avi-Yonah and Avraham Negev, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In the 1970s further excavations were carried out at the site. In the 1950s an agricultural farm was established by the city (Even-Ari Farm), in an attempt to reconstruct the ancient farming methods and ways of storing water.

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Ron Harari

Ron is a fully qualified Tour Guide & driver guide, and specialize in private, tailor-made escorted tours for discerning visitors. He provides a comfortable and spacious people carrier which is air-conditioned and seats up to seven passengers but can organize tours for larger groups if required. Ron passed the Advanced Driving Test during my army service, a qualification which is proof of excellence in driving. Ron's aim is to combine an intimate knowledge of the best places to visit with extensive knowledge of the history and heritage of Israel. But he is also keen to tailor the tour to suit your interests around the time you have available. Should this involve heading away from the beaten track and introducing you to the wide open spaces of our beautiful country, so much the better! Ron can do half-day, full day and extended tours in Israel, Jordan, Sinai & Egypt and can arrange accommodation. He will also introduce you to some wonderful restaurants and bars where you can sample our fabulous Israeli fare! Based in the most southern town, Eilat, with easy and fast access to both Petra – Jordan & Sinai Egypt, Ron can meet visitors on their arrival at Ben Gurion or Ovda airport, Taba or Itzhak Rabin land crossing. Run is a qualified tour guide, it is his personal love and knowledge for his native Israel that makes Ron-the-Guide unique.Ron is also a keen hiker and loves introducing people to the mountains and trails of the Negev Desert where they can enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this amazing landscape. We will thrill you with stories of the colorful history, the legends and the magic of Israel in all its moods. We will show you stunning scenery from the green and wonderful Haifa, Galilee & Golan heights, historic Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Caesarea, down to southern Israel, the Dead Sea and Masada, Eilat Mountains and the wild and beautiful Negev Desert. With us, you can experience the remote tranquility of our deserts and the breathtaking scenery and wonderful history in Israel.

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World Jewish Travel Official July 31, 2022

The Eilat-Mitzpe Ramon Region, Israel: The Desert is Where Life Can Begin Again

The south of Israel, between Mitzpe Ramon and Eilat, is one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Middle East. Just a five or six hour drive south of Jerusalem’s rolling hills and Tel Aviv’s white sandy beaches is a whole other world of red desert. The entire landscape that you see on the drive south was at one time completely submerged under the ocean. Over time this area of land dried out leaving behind interesting and whimsical rock formations, caverns, and caves. Aside from the beautiful geography this happens to have been one of the more frequently populated areas in the history of the Levant. Some of Israel’s most complex and intricate archaeological sites and artifacts have been uncovered in the desert. It is also the birthplace of the kibbutz movement, and many of these communities are still hosting families today.

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The Negev, in southern Israel, is a desert expanse with stark beauty, ancient history, and modern development. Encompassing over half of Israel's land, it's a landscape of contrasts, where arid expanses and vibrant oases coexist. The Negev offers a glimpse into the past, present, and future of this remarkable region.

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