
Why were boats graffitied on an ancient desert church?
Detailed drawings of ships found etched onto Byzantine church walls suggest the deep impression they left on the pilgrims that they carried.

Detailed drawings of ships found etched onto Byzantine church walls suggest the deep impression they left on the pilgrims that they carried.

Mitzpeh Ramon inaugurates its first proper office building, with ambitions to attract young Israeli startups and double its populace.

In honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish Arbor Day, on February 6, a tree historian tells us about 10 of the most remarkable trees in Israel.

Bereaved uncle honors nephew by planting cherries in the sun-baked soil of Mizpe Ramon.

Simcha Marom uses sustainable methods to grow the seven biblical species – wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates.

Meet Shula Knafo, who immigrated from Casablanca at age 6 and raised a family in Yeruham, hosts visitors with her sumptuous ethnic dishes.

No, it’s not a mirage: Israel’s desert regions boast restaurants offering a range from made-on-premises dairy to Moroccan classics to smoked meats.

The Nabateans traversed the hilly desert by camel, but you can do it by car, jeep or bike and see some spectacular scenery along the way.

Every year in the early spring in Israel, Anemones and other wild flowers begin blooming in the usually dry and barren expanses of the Negev desert.

Actor and environmentalist puts international spotlight on Megalim Solar Power project.

Think it’s too hot and dry to get much done in the desert? Wait till you see the beautiful and delicious innovations of Israel’s southern kibbutzim.

Tiny teeth found in Israel leads international researchers to discovery of new rodent — 18 million years after its death.

It’s not hard to see why David Ben-Gurion chose this southern piece of paradise as his forever home.

UNESCO World Heritage site Timna Park is home to the world’s first copper mines, dug some 6,000 years ago.

Take a spin with ISRAEL21c through the Red South Festival to see the brilliant wildflowers adding surprising color to the desert.