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All Israel Be'er Sheva

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Be'er Sheva

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Be'er Sheva, Israel

Updated February 1, 2019

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Ein Avdat pool and waterfall.

Be'er Sheva, Israel

Ein Avdat

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.
The world’s largest solar dish.

Be'er Sheva, Israel

Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center

Israel's premiere solar energy research facility provides energy to nomads.
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Desert weaving.

Laqiya, Israel

Negev Desert Embroidery and Weaving

Traditional Bedouin crafting has become an official tourist site and successful industry for its female craftspeople.
6 miles from Be'er Sheva
Negev Guardian

Ramat Hovav, Israel

Negev Guardian

One of the largest statues in Israel was erected to protest pollution.
8 miles from Be'er Sheva
A closer shot of Ashalim, again using the iPhone’s digital zoom.

Ashalim, Israel

Ashalim Power Station

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.
19 miles from Be'er Sheva
Beit Guvrin Caves

Ashkelon, Israel

Beit Guvrin Caves

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.
24 miles from Be'er Sheva
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