Desert

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say

After spotting the police, the driver, a man in his mid-20s, attempted to flee, driving recklessly through open terrain. 

Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.
Carmey Avdat Winery.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Breakfast overlooking the wadi at Six Senses Shaharut in the Negev.

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion

Lotan.

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness


Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert

Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.

 Byzantine monastery and farmhouse found in Northern Negev reveal monastic life in the desert.

Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms

'These tubes are apparently not the result of a geological process,' says professor Cees Passchier.

 Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms.

Sleeping with scorpions, waking up with camels: The desert getaway you deserve

Kfar Hanokdim blends tradition and modernity, offering a desert experience with glowing scorpion tours, camel encounters, and various accommodations, from traditional tents to luxurious rooms.

 Kfar Hanokdim

Chile's Atacama desert turns to fog harvesting – A lifeline for some of the world’s driest cities

Scientists estimate fog nets could collect up to 10 liters of water per square meter daily during peak months.

 Chile's Atacama desert turns to fog harvesting – A lifeline for some of the world’s driest cities. Illustration.

Leopard-sized ancient apex predator Bastetodon found in Egyptian desert

Bastetodon was classified as a species of the extinct group of carnivorous mammals called hyenodonts, which evolved long before modern carnivorous animals.

 Leopard-sized ancient predator Bastetodon found in Egyptian desert.

Desert portraits: A snapshot at Bedouin life in Israel

By stepping outside our comfort zones and connecting with people on their terms, we open our lens and hearts to the many faces of Israel that often go unseen.

 Bedouin communities in Israel's South.

Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt

The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.

 Masada in the Judean Desert in Israel.

New study shows human ancestor thrived in harsh desert conditions over 1 million years ago

The research challenges the long-held belief that only Homo sapiens had the capacity to thrive in extreme environments.

 Monolith made of red sediments at he Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge.

From Bible to desert: Israeli wine industry gains global recognition

A milestone for Israeli wine: The Judea region, producing half of Israel's wine, and the Negev wineries, combining tradition and innovation, received international recognition.

 Wine in Mateh Yehuda

Unveiling Nubia: Sudan's secret treasure of over 200 pyramids

Ancient Kushite pyramids in Nubia remain under threat due to ongoing conflicts.

 Meroe pyramids located in Sahara desert, Sudan.