Um Rush Rush, Heritage site in Eilat, Israel
Um Rush Rush is a heritage site in Eilat at Israel's southernmost point where the Negev Desert meets the Red Sea. The area served as a crucial junction for ancient trade routes connecting Africa with the Near East.
Israeli forces captured the site during Operation Uvda on March 10, 1949, making it the final major military conquest of the 1948 war. This marked Israel's definitive control over its southernmost territory.
The site served as a significant passage point for pilgrims traveling from North Africa to sacred lands through ancient trade routes.
The region experiences extreme temperature swings with winters around 12°C (54°F) and summers above 35°C (95°F) with very little rainfall. Visitors should prepare for very dry and variable conditions, especially during the hotter months.
The area transformed from a small military post into Israel's gateway to Asia and East Africa through port development. This shift made the nation's southernmost point a center for international commerce and shipping.
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