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Quick facts
- Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is home to the largest population of Nubian ibex in Israel, with an estimated 1,000 individuals roaming its cliffs and canyons.
- The reserve features several waterfalls, including David's Waterfall, which cascades down a height of 10 meters and creates a natural swimming pool at its base.
- Ein Gedi is situated at an elevation of 400 meters below sea level, making it the lowest nature reserve in the world and part of the unique ecosystem surrounding the Dead Sea.
- The area is rich in biodiversity, with over 1,000 species of plants and animals, including the rare rock hyrax and various migratory birds that can be spotted during their seasonal migrations.
- This desert oasis has been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological findings such as ancient synagogues and the remains of a Roman fort dating back to the 2nd century CE.
Travel details
- Country
- Israel
- Wind (now)
- 8 km/h
- Humidity (now)
- 53%
- Coordinates
- 31.4667, 35.3833
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