The Negeb

The Negeb and Beersheba

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September 20th 2008
The Negeb is an unbelieveably harsh and desolate place. There are huge canyons, immense cliffs, and very little plant life. During the Exodus, both Edom and Moab refused to allow Israel to cross their territory, forcing the Israelites to enter the Negeb. Aaron the High Priest died on Mt. Hor. One of the few cities in the Negeb was Beersheba. The ancient city is now an archeological site. ... read more

Middle East » Israel » South District » Be'er Sheva

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more