Ramon Crater
Ramon Crater is one of the most spectacular geological features of Israel's Negev Desert. Despite the seemingly astrophysical implication of its English name, it is actually not a meteoritic impact crater but rather the world's largest karst erosion cirque. It is located at the peak of Mount Negev, some 85 kilometers south of the city of Beer-Sheva. The Ramon Crater is 40 kilometers long and 2 to 10 kilometers wide, shaped like an elongated heart. It is part of the Ramon Nature Reserve that includes the surrounding mountains. The only settlement in the area is the small town of Mitzpe Ramon (in Hebrew: M+ZJP+H+ R+M+W+N% - Ramon Observation Point) located on the northern edge of the crater. The name Ramon comes from the Arabic word Ruman meaning "Romans", and is probably linked to an ancient trading route once used by the Roman Empire.Top photos chosen by u all:
HaMinsara, Makhtesh Ramon
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A rock in Ramon crater
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Thorn
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Israël 1961
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Walking
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Nearest places of interest:
| Mitzpe Ramon Pharoans Corals.. שדמה فينان الشوبك | The Big Makhtesh (.. Yeruham lake The ruins of Avdat עין עבדת |
