Desert
Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim
Right before the holidays, we gathered a few hot recommendations from the Dead Sea region: The coffee, the drinks, and all the rest.
Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn
5 magical spots turning the road to Eilat into a trip of its own
12 years after the oil spill: What is happening in the Avrona Nature Reserve now?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
