Desert

Israel's Negev officially recognized as international wine region 

The Negev joins major international wine regions such as Champagne, Chianti, Bordeaux, and Napa Valley, with the new status expected to strengthen Israel's wine industry's global position.

An aerial view of the Nana Estate Winery vineyards at the start of harvest season on August 3, 2022 near Mitzpe Ramon in Israel's Negev Desert.
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KTM 1390 Super Adventure review: 173 HP, new automatic gearbox and serious off-road capability

View of the Dead Sea and its surroundings, February 6, 2026.

Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East

A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing


Into the crater: A sneak peek at the new hotel opening soon in the south

Isrotel’s revamped hotel, replacing the Ramon Inn, opens June 22 with desert- and lodge-inspired design. Launch prices start at NIS 697 per couple per night.

 Daroma Hotel

How diamond miners discovered a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck in the Namib Desert

The Bom Jesus set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on March 7, 1533, intending to reach the Indies.

 How diamond miners discovered a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck in the Namib Desert.

Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove

A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.

Reseachers uncover a pyramid-like structure in the Judean Desert, photo taken March 2025

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.