Desert

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

The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.

23/12/2024
THE HOTEL’S festive lobby.

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.

By ITSIK MAROM
22/12/2024

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

AI finds alien-shaped Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert

Among the representations found is a 72-foot-long orca wielding a knife and cutting off a human head.

I experienced Israel’s most luxurious glamping spot

Kibbutz Kalya has been welcoming visitors since before Israel's founding. Their "Minus 420" glamping site offers a unique desert experience with scenic views and top-notch hospitality.

By ZIV REINSTEIN
26/11/2024

Moonlit hike in Israel's desert highlights spiritual connection to lunar cycles

Although the night of the full moon is ideal for this adventure (usually, the 15th of the Hebrew month), a nearly full moon works almost as well.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
16/11/2024

A night in the desert: The winter vacation you must discover

From star gazing at Lotz Cisterns to night shows at Masada: Explore desert campgrounds offering unforgettable winter experiences and activities for the whole family.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
11/11/2024

Colombian rancher finds largest known fossil of three-meters tall “Terror Bird” in Tatacoa Desert

Fossil bears tooth marks from giant crocodile, hinting at how the predator met its end.

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