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| Hatzeva | ||
| district | South district | |
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| Residents | 566 (2015) | |
| height | −157 m | |
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Hatzeva (also Hazeva, Hebrew: חֲצֵבָה) is a settlement (organized as a moshav, a cooperative settlement with an agricultural character) in the Arava South of Israel.
background
The settlement 1 Hatzeva was founded in 1965, converted into a moshav in 1968 and today has a population of around 550. It was founded at Strasse 90 in the area of today's Field School and was later relocated to the east.
By 1960 it was already a little further north 2 A hatzeva was founded as a farm and also developed into a moshav.
Also as a kibbutz was 3 Ir Ovot (עִיר אֹבֹת) was founded in 1967, the kibbutz was given up in 1980, today some residential buildings still bear this name. In the immediate vicinity are ruins that were identified as a Roman fortress (Hatzeva Fortress) in 1932, after years of intensive excavation work, finds from the time of the first temple were unearthed and the place as the biblical one Tamar identified.
getting there
By plane
Most foreign travelers travel through the Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion at. The journey from Eilat from, the previous city airport Eilat is served by charter airlines; The route from the new airport, a little north of Eilat, is even shorter Ramon Airport Eilat, which should start operations at the end of 2017.
By train / bus
There is no railway connection to the Arava, the nearest railway station is that of Dimona, the continuation of the railway line through the Arava until after Eilat has been in the planning for some time.
The bus routes of the Egged between Tel Aviv (394), Be'er Sheva (397) and Eilatthat run through the Arava, stop at the junctions at road 90.
In the street
The localities Hatzeva, A hatzeva and the archaeological site of Ir Ovot are at the intersection between the Jordan Valley Road 90 and the 227. The 90 leads from the north of Israel along the Dead Sea through the Arava down to Eilat, a little further north the road opens 25 of Beer Sheva above Dimona in the 90.
The street 227, The "Old Road to Eilat" via the "Scorpions Ascent" (Ma'ale Aqrabim) was the only road connection from Israel through the Arava to Eilat during the mandate, and would be an abbreviation of Yeruham and the Great Makhtesh off, however, due to the steep serpentines, it has been subject to a general driving ban since 2017 for safety reasons.
mobility
In the places you move on foot, in order to get from one place to another, a private car or bicycle is almost a prerequisite.
Tourist Attractions
Ir Ovot
- The ruins, first described in 1902, were used in 1932/34 as a Roman fortress or Nabataean caravanserai identified. The real meaning was only clarified in 1950 when pottery shards from the time of the first temple were found; Yohanan Aharoni first suggested around 1960 that it was the place of the biblical TamarEzekiel 47,19 could act. Extensive excavation activities arose from 1986 onwards as a cooperation between the Israel Antiques Authority, the Jewish National Fund and the American organization "Blossoming Rose", which today in addition to excavation activities also include the "Biblical Tamar Park" operates.
- From the time of the 10th century BC, that is, from the time of Solomon, there are finds of pottery shards; the assumption is justified that the city is the Tamar (Tadmor) built by Solomon 1st kings 9,18 which, as a strategic outpost, guarded the route into the Arava and to the copper mines of Faynan.
- from the 9th / 8th Century The fortress walls come with a moat and a gate complex in the northeast corner; the fortress was probably built by one of the Judean kings Amaziah or Uzziah, who fortified the southern kingdom in the fight against the Edomites. The city is a little smaller than that of Tel Beer Sheva, but probably comes from the same time period.
- 7/6 Century BC: Little has been preserved of the fortress from the late period of the first temple, the east wall and the foundations of two towers. In a pit there were pottery shards from which Edomite idols, sacrificial chalices and altars could be reconstructed. A building, in which there was possibly an Edomite shrine, was found outside the walls and could have been destroyed by King Josiah in the course of the cult reform.
- 1st / 4th Century AD: in Nabataean - Roman times there was a fortress here, which was probably caused by an earthquake in the 4th century. destroyed, renovated and destroyed again by a second earthquake. Coins and various vessels were found from the Nabatean period, and ruins of a caravan and thermal baths from the time of the Roman occupation.
- 7/8 Century: the remains of an agricultural estate were found from Arab times, which were operated in the ancient ruins.
- 2 Hatzeva Hill, Access via a red and white marked hiking trail
- an alligator farm is near the junction of the 227 at Ir Ovot (Ein Hatzeva Junction).
Hatzeva
- the 4 Hatzeva Reservoir Lookout is located in the northeast on the Jordanian border at the Hatzeva Reservoir
- the 5 Shazef Lookout is of Hatzeva from reaching east of the 90 is further south of the 6 A Shakhak lookout, accessible from the road via the blue-white runway to Ein Shakhak.
- 7 Vidor Information Center, Hatzeva Junction, Road 90. Tel.: 972 (0)52 8666114. Visitor center with 3D film on the topic of the agricultural use of the Arava, café, shop; Information on regional activities.Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Price: 28/22 NIS.
activities
- Visiting the Biblical Tamar Park
- Hiking, birdwatching (including offers from the SPNI Field School), bike tours and off-roader desert tours
shop
kitchen
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- 1 A Hatzeva Petrol Station, A hatzeva. Tel.: 972 50 654 2829. In Ein Hatzeva only the petrol station is worth mentioning, "Burger Ranch", "Aroma Cafe", toilet for everyone who has to stop on the way through the Arava.
nightlife
accommodation
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- 1 Hatzeva Field School, Hatzeva Junction, Road 90. Tel.: 972 3 638 86 88. SPNI Field School with overnight accommodation, simple meals; guided tours in the Arava, for birdwatching and to Ir Ovot / Biblical Tamar Park; possibly a suitable stage for bicycle tourists.Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun-Thu, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri.
In Hatzeva there are a number of overnight stays:
health
Practical advice
trips
- Hiking through Wadi Gov or on the Roman Aqrabim Ascent (access to the starting point via road 227)
