Desert
August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears
This month, the High Negev's Cool Summer Nights festival offers moonlit hikes, night photography, farm and khan stays, and meetings with local desert residents.
Six Senses Shaharut offers Tu B’Av experience blending cuisine, art, and desert
PremiumPremiumIsrael's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look South
Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis
Sleeping with scorpions, waking up with camels: The desert getaway you deserve
Kfar Hanokdim blends tradition and modernity, offering a desert experience with glowing scorpion tours, camel encounters, and various accommodations, from traditional tents to luxurious rooms.
Chile's Atacama desert turns to fog harvesting – A lifeline for some of the world’s driest cities
Scientists estimate fog nets could collect up to 10 liters of water per square meter daily during peak months.
Leopard-sized ancient apex predator Bastetodon found in Egyptian desert
Bastetodon was classified as a species of the extinct group of carnivorous mammals called hyenodonts, which evolved long before modern carnivorous animals.
Desert portraits: A snapshot at Bedouin life in Israel
By stepping outside our comfort zones and connecting with people on their terms, we open our lens and hearts to the many faces of Israel that often go unseen.
Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt
The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.
New study shows human ancestor thrived in harsh desert conditions over 1 million years ago
The research challenges the long-held belief that only Homo sapiens had the capacity to thrive in extreme environments.
From Bible to desert: Israeli wine industry gains global recognition
A milestone for Israeli wine: The Judea region, producing half of Israel's wine, and the Negev wineries, combining tradition and innovation, received international recognition.
Unveiling Nubia: Sudan's secret treasure of over 200 pyramids
Ancient Kushite pyramids in Nubia remain under threat due to ongoing conflicts.
Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev - opinion
The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.
Sculpture Park opens in the Negev Desert, showcasing a variety of structures
The artists are both international and Israeli. The rock types differ and include basalt, granite, dolomite, limestone, and more.
