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Avdat

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Avdat

LocationIsrael
RegionSouthern District, Negev
TypeNational Park
Coordinates30.7910°, 34.7620°
Established1956
Area2
Nearest CityMitzpe Ramon (20 mi)
Major CityBeer Sheva (30 mi)
Entrance Fee2.75

About Avdat

Avdat National Park preserves the remains of an ancient Nabataean city along the Incense Route. The UNESCO World Heritage site features impressive ruins including a Roman fortress, Byzantine churches, and a wine press. The site demonstrates the sophisticated desert agriculture of ancient civilizations.