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Ancient copper mines
from the period of
King Solomon and
resplendent stone
formations make
Timna Park a
must-see
attraction
By Assaf Holzer
Timna Park
Where History and Geology Merge
Arches formed by the
rocks at Timna. Photo:
www.goisrael.com
T imna is the biggest and most , Wadi Man’aya, may preserve the The weathering and erosion processes on
the valley
ancient biblical name, although there is no a diferent rock types and formations create a
diverse natural park in Israel, with
its multicolored rock formations and clear linguistic connection or geographical variety of shapes – 'natural statues' all around
the park, such as the famous Mushroom,
unique natural scenery. Timna is also identiication between them.
Sphinx, Solomon Pillars, the Arches and
"the place" to see, feel and understand
how the history of copper and development
km in size, surrounded by steep clifs, and
of human civilization are intertwined. The horseshoe-shaped valley is about 60 sq many others.
Mount Timna, 453 m (about 1500 ft) above The climate here is that of extreme desert.
sea level, rises from the center of the valley. Maximum annual precipitation is less than 25
In the Bible, Timna was the name of the mm (less than 1 inch) coming down during
concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and the The valley has a fascinating geological history, brief, violent storms that lead to loods,
mother of Amalek (Gen. 36:12); 1 Chronicles which designed the landscape that we see generally in the transitional seasons. The lora
1:36 refers to Timna as one of the sons of today, including various rock units and strata. and fauna of the valley are typical of a desert
Eliphaz, while in Genesis 36:40, Timna is listed Some of them are the oldest exposed in
environment and are similar to those found in
as a descendent of Esau. The Arabic name for Israel, over 600 million years old. the southern Arava.
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from the period of
King Solomon and
resplendent stone
formations make
Timna Park a
must-see
attraction
By Assaf Holzer
Timna Park
Where History and Geology Merge
Arches formed by the
rocks at Timna. Photo:
www.goisrael.com
T imna is the biggest and most , Wadi Man’aya, may preserve the The weathering and erosion processes on
the valley
ancient biblical name, although there is no a diferent rock types and formations create a
diverse natural park in Israel, with
its multicolored rock formations and clear linguistic connection or geographical variety of shapes – 'natural statues' all around
the park, such as the famous Mushroom,
unique natural scenery. Timna is also identiication between them.
Sphinx, Solomon Pillars, the Arches and
"the place" to see, feel and understand
how the history of copper and development
km in size, surrounded by steep clifs, and
of human civilization are intertwined. The horseshoe-shaped valley is about 60 sq many others.
Mount Timna, 453 m (about 1500 ft) above The climate here is that of extreme desert.
sea level, rises from the center of the valley. Maximum annual precipitation is less than 25
In the Bible, Timna was the name of the mm (less than 1 inch) coming down during
concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and the The valley has a fascinating geological history, brief, violent storms that lead to loods,
mother of Amalek (Gen. 36:12); 1 Chronicles which designed the landscape that we see generally in the transitional seasons. The lora
1:36 refers to Timna as one of the sons of today, including various rock units and strata. and fauna of the valley are typical of a desert
Eliphaz, while in Genesis 36:40, Timna is listed Some of them are the oldest exposed in
environment and are similar to those found in
as a descendent of Esau. The Arabic name for Israel, over 600 million years old. the southern Arava.
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