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Mitzpe Ramon
Mitzpe Ramon is a local council in the Negev desert of southern Israel. The town is situated on the northern ridge at an elevation of 2,400 feet (800m.) overlooking the enormous karst erosion cirque known as the Ramon Crater.Mitzpe Ramon's biggest sight is the Ramon Crater , 500 meters deep, 40 kilometers long, 10 kilometers at its widest, and claimed to be the largest in the world. This is not, however, an asteroid impact site: just a particularly large asymmetrical hole dug out of the ground by natural processes of erosion. The Ramon Crater is the largest of three Negev craters, containing geological formations unlike those you would see anywhere else in the world. Together with a magnificent panorama, it presents a fascinating story of geomorphologic evolution. The Ramon Nature Reserve which encompasses the crater and the Negev mountains surrounding is the largest nature reserve in Israel.
- Ramon Crater. (see above)
- Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center. Located at the edge of the crater, this affords stunning views over the area and has a small and informative museum documenting the geological and natural history of the area - a large picture window in the centre affords visitors a breahtaking view of the crater itself.
- The Albert Promenade. A trail decorated with impressive environmental sculptures - starts from the Visitors Center and goes aloin along the edge of the Ramon Crater. In the middle of the promenade there is a "bird balcony" which hangs above the crater and offers the best view around over the crater. Visitors can see birds flying under their feet rather than over their head. After the paved trail ends, a path continues along the crater edge and leads to a small observation platform installed atop of a rock resembling a camel.
- Bio Ramon. A museum showcasing the wildlife of the desert and the crater. The rich collection of desert plants and animals displayed is divided into two parts: an indoor interpretation centre and an outdoor area reconstructing the Negev desert landscape, with desert loess, hamada, sand, cliffs, riverbeds and even a small spring.
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Nearest places of interest:
| Nueiba City Hilton Nuweiba שדמה מחנה חיון | Ramon Crater Подьем Сде Бокер The ruins of Avdat Ramon Air Base |
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Israel Tel Aviv Eilat Airport Sde Dov Airp.. |
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