The Desert of Negev
A land of unique geographical anomalies and diverse history
Negev
The Negev desert is home to The makhteshes, five gaping craters puncturing the landscape unique only to the Negev and the Sinai peninsula. Ramon, Gadol, and Katan are the names of the three main makhteshes of the region.
Crater / Makhtesh Ramon, Mitzpe Ramon, Israel