Desert
From the Kinneret to the desert: The hotel chain continues to expand and surprise
While inbound tourism continues to stagnate, the Jacob chain is investing NIS 35 million in two new hotels – one on the Kinneret and one in the desert. Is this a new trend in Israeli tourism?
From desert patrol to tomb guard: Ancient Egyptian police used bone whistles in Akhenaten’s capital
Scientists found a 3.5-meter dolphin fossil in a desert that was once an ancient ocean
180-million-year-old ‘crocodile’ fossil unearthed in Indian desert village
1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed in UAE desert monastery
Stunning gypsum artifact reveals ancient faith, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence on Sir Bani Yas Island.
14 desert pipes turned into Israel’s most unusual hotel – and the price? You decide
At Naot Farm, the Tzavta complex offers couples desert lodging in 14 recycled pipes with no set price. Guests pay what they choose, based on trust and belief in the “Beautiful Israeli.”
The strangest attraction you’ll encounter in the middle of the desert
It’s pink, solar-powered, waiting for you in the heart of a dry desert, and it’s packed with cold drinks – completely free. If that sounds like a mirage, wait until you hear who put it there.
Several walled oases uncovered in Saudi Arabia shed light on ancient community investment
Evidence suggests the walled oasis phenomenon began around 3000 BC at Tayma and Qurayyah and spread to the Harrat Khaybar region by the end of the third millennium BC.
Two off-road legends in one test: The new Yamaha Ténéré in the Moroccan desert
Yamaha revamped the bike most linked to the original Paris-to-Dakar Rally - and let us test it behind rally legend Stéphane Peterhansel, who won 14 times and rode it like no one else can.
Into the crater: A sneak peek at the new hotel opening soon in the south
Isrotel’s revamped hotel, replacing the Ramon Inn, opens June 22 with desert- and lodge-inspired design. Launch prices start at NIS 697 per couple per night.
How diamond miners discovered a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck in the Namib Desert
The Bom Jesus set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on March 7, 1533, intending to reach the Indies.
Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove
A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.
Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert
Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.
Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms
'These tubes are apparently not the result of a geological process,' says professor Cees Passchier.
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.
