Ein Gedi

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Ein Gedi is an oasis and nature reserve in the Judean Desert of Israel, famed for its springs, waterfalls, rich wildlife, and archaeological sites.


Statements (57)
Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
nature reserve
nature reserve
oasis
archaeologicalFinding Byzantine synagogue mosaic
ancient irrigation systems
climate arid
country Israel
economicActivity agriculture
date cultivation
tourism
elevation below sea level
fauna Nubian ibex
reptiles
rock hyrax
various bird species
flora acacia trees
date palms
tamarisk
hasFeature ancient agricultural terraces
archaeological remains
botanical garden
canyons
date palm plantations
desert cliffs
kibbutz
springs
synagogue ruins
waterfalls
hasSpring Arugot Spring
David Spring
Ein Gedi Spring
hasValley Nahal Arugot
Nahal David
hasWaterfall Arugot Waterfall
David Waterfall
historicalPeriodOfSignificance Biblical period
Byzantine period
Second Temple period
knownFor archaeological discoveries
desert biodiversity
freshwater springs
hiking trails
rich wildlife
scenic landscapes
locatedIn Judean Desert
locatedInDistrict Southern District of Israel
locatedOnShoreOf Dead Sea
managedBy Israel Nature and Parks Authority
mentionedIn Hebrew Bible
Song of Songs
near Masada
Qumran
partOf Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
tourismType eco-tourism
hiking and nature tourism
religious tourism

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Dead Sea
Dead Sea shore
near
Judean Desert ("Ein Gedi Nature Reserve")
contains
Ein Gedi ("Ein Gedi Spring")
hasSpring
Masada
nearbySettlement
Ein Gedi ("Ein Gedi Nature Reserve")
partOf

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