Makhtesh HaKatan

Israel, Southern District

Makhtesh HaKatan

LocationIsrael, Southern District
RegionSouthern District
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates31.1330°, 35.1670°
Established1972
Area23
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About Makhtesh HaKatan

Makhtesh HaKatan (The Small Crater) is the smallest of the Negev's erosion cirques but features dramatic cliff walls and colorful geological layers. The reserve protects unique desert ecosystems and geological formations.

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