Desert

Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert

The event will take place on April 30 and May 1, presented by toMix, and it is timed to coincide with full-moon nights.

 Israeli music star and performer Idan Raichel.
With redrawing for visibility: Rock carvings discovered in Wadi Khamila, Sinai Desert, believed to depict ancient Egypt’s conquest of the region, January 31, 2026.

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert

The implications go beyond farming efficiency: Prof. Ilya Gelfand's research in Hatzeva.

How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say


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.

 Daroma Hotel

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.

 How diamond miners discovered a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck in the Namib Desert.

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.

Reseachers uncover a pyramid-like structure in the Judean Desert, photo taken March 2025

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.

 Byzantine monastery and farmhouse found in Northern Negev reveal monastic life in the desert.

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.

 Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms.

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.

 Kfar Hanokdim

Chile's Atacama desert turns to fog harvesting – A lifeline for some of the world’s driest cities

Scientists estimate fog nets could collect up to 10 liters of water per square meter daily during peak months.

 Chile's Atacama desert turns to fog harvesting – A lifeline for some of the world’s driest cities. Illustration.

Leopard-sized ancient apex predator Bastetodon found in Egyptian desert

Bastetodon was classified as a species of the extinct group of carnivorous mammals called hyenodonts, which evolved long before modern carnivorous animals.

 Leopard-sized ancient predator Bastetodon found in Egyptian desert.

Desert portraits: A snapshot at Bedouin life in Israel

By stepping outside our comfort zones and connecting with people on their terms, we open our lens and hearts to the many faces of Israel that often go unseen.

 Bedouin communities in Israel's South.

Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt

The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.

 Masada in the Judean Desert in Israel.