Ein Avdat, Canyon and national park in Southern District, Israel
Ein Avdat is a canyon in the Negev with limestone cliffs and several natural springs that flow into deep pools and create waterfalls. The area spans hundreds of hectares and displays impressive geological formations.
The canyon was an important stop on ancient trade routes between Egypt and India during Nabataean times. The region was used and settled by different cultures over many centuries.
Byzantine monks settled in the canyon caves and created prayer spaces along with a church that shows early Christian building methods.
Visitors can walk on marked hiking paths throughout the area, and visitor centers provide information about the natural formations. The best time to visit is during cooler months, since Negev heat can be intense.
The site was crossed by people over thousands of years, who left traces of their passage in the form of ancient inscriptions and rock carvings. These marks show how important this place was for travelers and merchants.
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