Alexander Jannaeus felt relaxed, surrounded by his soldiers, this morning outside of Gadara (modern day Umm Qays, Jordan), feeling confident of his skills as assertive ruler of the Hasmonean kingdom, ...

The four Nabatean towns of Haluza, Mamshit, Avdat and Shivta, along with associated fortresses and agricultural landscapes in the Negev Desert, are spread along routes linking them to the ...

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

SDE BOGER, Israel -- The archeological remains of Avdat seem like a strange place to study farming. The site -- a camel caravan stop built by the Nabateans more than 2,000 years ago in the Negev ...

Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza, Nitzana, and Avdat. Think of the hundreds of times you ate ...

A view of the historic Avdat siteIsrael news photo: Flash 90 The Avdat National Park, which has been declared a UN World Heritage Site, was attacked overnight and severely damaged, staff found Monday.

A 1,500-year-old stable believed to have been demolished in an earthquake was unearthed by an archaeological team in the Negev desert and identified by a meter-thick layer of animal manure at the site ...

"The park has a bubbling brook, a waterfall, and pools. Many animals, including ibex, are attracted to the fertile banks with their lush vegetation. The park has limited its visiting hours to minimize ...