The origin of the word Negev is from the Hebrew root denoting 'dry'; in the Hebrew Bible, the word Negev is also used for the direction 'south'. Some English-language translations use the spelling …

Dec 23, 2025 · Negev, arid region in the southern part of Israel and occupying almost half of the Palestine region. Although its semiarid character is indicated from biblical times, it is not a proper …

Sep 16, 2024 · The Negev is a hot, dry region in the southern part of Israel that receives less than eight inches of rainfall each year. The Negev Desert factors into the events of Abraham’s life and through …

Feb 3, 2025 · The Negev Desert was a region of great importance in ancient Israel, Judah, and the Levant. It boasts a rich history related to agriculture, mining, and trade.

The Negev of Judah, often referred to simply as the Negev, is a significant geographical and historical region in the southern part of ancient Israel. The term "Negev" itself means "dry" or "south" in …

Aug 30, 2021 · The Negev spanned a loosely defined area in the southern extreme of Israel. With an average rainfall of about 8 inches (20 cm) per year its desert climate often required inhabitants to live …

The Negev is the southern region of Israel, covering 55 % of the state's territory and inhabited by some 379,000 Jews and 175,000 Bedouins (nomadic desert Arabs).

Actually, the Negev is filled more with dirt, rocks and canyons, which are no less forbidding. The Negev is also beautiful, highlighted by remarkable landscapes, waterfalls, caves, archeological sites, cities, …

The Negev Desert is roughly triangular in shape, with the city of Beer Sheva at its northern tip and the resort town of Eilat at the southern end. The landscape of the desert is distinguished by a large …

3 days ago · The Negev Foundation houses an important driver for development, the Ohio-Israel Ag & CleanTech Initiative, which was founded 24 years ago by Ohio Sen. George Voinovich and other …