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Hazeva Destination Guide
Delve into Hazeva in Israel
Hazeva in the region of Southern District is a city in Israel - some 367 mi or ( 590 km ) South-East of Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Current time in Hazeva is now 03:37 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jerusalem " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Damascus, Amman, Aqaba, Tyre, and Beirut. While being here, make sure to check out Damascus . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Hazeva ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ir Ovot
Ir Ovot, was an agricultural cooperative (kibbutz) in Israel 1967–1980s, located in the northeastern Negev's Arava region, and still refers to a small, group of homes near New Ein Hatzeva. It is the site of an extensive archaeological complex known as Tamar Fortress or Hatzevah Fortress which dates to the 10th century BCE.
Located at 30.81 35.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Ma'ale Akrabim massacre
The Ma'ale Akrabim massacre was an attack on an Israeli civilian passenger bus, carried out on 17 March 1954, in the middle of the day. Eleven passengers were shot dead by the attackers who ambushed and boarded the bus. Four passengers survived, 2 of whom had been injured by the gunmen.
Located at 30.91 35.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Akrabbim
Akrabbim is probably the general name given to the ridge containing the pass between the south of the Dead Sea and Zin, es-Sufah, by which there is an ascent to the level of the Negev desert. Scorpions are said to abound in this whole district, and hence the name . It is called "Maaleh-acrabbim" in Josh. 15:3, and "the ascent of Akrabbim" in Num. 34:4. There is another "Maaleh-acrabbim" mentioned in Judges 1:36, "The Amorite border ran from Maaleh-acrabbim to Sela, and above.
Located at 30.92 35.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
HaMakhtesh HaKatan
HaMakhtesh HaKatan is a makhtesh, a geological erosional landform of Israel's Negev desert. One of five makhteshim in Israel, and seven in the world, it is the third largest in Israel at 5 km by 7 km. It was charted in 1942 by Jewish explorers.
Located at 30.96 35.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Neot HaKikar
Neot HaKikar is a moshav in the northern Arabah valley in Israel. Located south of the Dead Sea, it falls under the jurisdiction of Tamar Regional Council. Site of the Neot HaKikar disaster.
Located at 30.93 35.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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