Mamshit

Mampsis contains intact streets, courtyards, and residential buildings constructed with Nabataean architectural techniques adapted to the desert environment of the Negev region.

Founded in the first century BCE as a trade post between Petra and Gaza, Mampsis developed into a significant station along the Incense Route.

The excavated structures, including churches with mosaic floors and geometric patterns, demonstrate the integration of Nabataean, Roman, and Byzantine influences in the region.

The national park provides access to preserved ancient structures, including houses, marketplaces, churches, and water systems spanning 10 acres of desert terrain.

Archaeologists discovered the largest silver coin collection in Israel at this location, consisting of 10,500 pieces weighing 72 kilograms.

Location: Southern District

Part of: Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev

GPS coordinates: 31.02611,35.06389

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:50