Ein Gedi (Ein Gedi) - a unique oasis reserve, located in the Judean desert, on the western coast of the Dead Sea. Nearby many centuries ago there was an ancient city of the same name, the ruins of which are one of the most interesting places for archaeologists.
Ein Gedi settlement existed here even before our era, around the 7th century . It was an important supplier of figs, dates, grapes, wine, valuable incense and a rare kind of balsam, known far beyond the ancient city . A kind of receiver of the traditions of the past is the kibbutz, founded in 1953 . On the territory of this agricultural not only dates . In the kibbutz Ein Gedi produce famous mineral water, the source of which was known 3,000 years ago, and cosmetics based on the Dead Sea minerals . There is a museum and a cactus garden . To Ein- Gedi also includes a medical complex on the shores of the Dead Sea with hydrogen sulfide baths and the beach .
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How to get there
It is most convenient, without transplants, to get to Ein Gedi from Tel Aviv. Departure from the bus terminal Arlozorov (Arlozorov Terminal), located in the northern part of the city. On the day there is a single bus number 421. The approximate departure time to Ein Gedi is 8.40 am, back - at 14.27. Travel time is two and a half hours. The cost of one-way ticket is 45 shekels
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Climate
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | + 20 @@ | @ + 22 | + 25 | + 29 | + 34 | + 37 | + 39 | + 38 | + 37 | + 32 | + 27 | @ + 22 |
| at night | + 11 | + 13 | + 16 | + 20 | + 24 | + 27 | + 28 | + 29 | +27 | + 24 | + 18 | + 13 |
| water | + 20 | + 18 | + 21 | + 24 | + 30 | + 32 | + 35 | + 35 | + 33 | + 31 | + 25 | + 22 |
How to find yourself in the city
The territory of Ein Gedi is divided into several parts, each of which can be reached by bus from Tel Aviv . The distance between the stops is considerable, so in c the wrong choice will have to go through the heat of a fairly large distance . First stop - the famous oasis reserve, with stunning waterfalls, caves, streams, rich flora and fauna and the ancient synagogue . Next to this stop is also the hotel . Second stop is a beach on the shores of the Dead Sea, a restaurant and a gas station . The third is for those who want to visit the kibbutz Ein Gedi, which currently has several hundred people . Last stop - the famous Ein Gedi Spa, offering for all lev els set cosmetic and health treatments, including swimming pools with a special, rich in minerals and salts warm water .Originally, the medical complex was built on the seashore, but later the part of the Dead Sea "left", and now a private beach can be reached by a special road train or on foot .
Beaches of Ein Gedi
B Ein Gedi has a public beach. The entrance is free. The beach is rocky, almost unequipped. There are only plastic umbrellas, shelter from the sun, showers and toilets. It is recommended to bring special shoes with you, since you can injure your feet not only on the stones on the shore, but also in the very water of the Dead Sea. Descent to the water is not very convenient. The private beach, related to the Ein Sedi Spa, is much better equipped, but it is also rocky. There are special bridges for convenient immersion in the water
History and culture
The appearance of the Ein Gedi settlement is associated with the decline of the northern kingdom . The choice of location for the future city was apparently connected with a unique location - next to a natural source of water, representing a spring falling down from a height of two hundred meters and feeding the surrounding areas . The remarkable water supply system that has survived to this day speaks of a high level of technical development . Moreover, Ein Gedi was city of ohyat . The basis of the well-being of the inhabitants was agriculture and the production of very expensive and fragrant oil, which was in great demand outside the city . The secret of oil creation was kept in the deepest secrecy, as evidenced by the inscription on the mosaic floor of the preserved ancient synagogue, according to which someone who opens the secret of Ein Gedi, that is, the recipe for production, will be imposed a curse . The city is mentioned in ancient texts, including the Bible .
Ein Gedi was repeatedly destroyed and restored. This seemingly endless process lasted until the 6th century AD. e. The nomadic tribes that came to this land finally destroyed the city
Shopping and Shopping
Since the famous factory for the production of cosmetics based on minerals and salts of the Dead Sea is located on the territory of the kibbutz Ein Gedi "Ahava", then the shop located there is the best place to buy different facial and body care products.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Ein Gedi
Ein Gedi National Park is open from April to September - from 8.00 to 17.00, the rest of the time from 8.00 to 16.00. The entrance ticket costs 25 shekels. Children - a discount. The ticket entitles you to visit the ancient synagogue. The cash departments quit the work an hour before the closure of the reserve.
The botanical garden in the kibbutz Ein Gedi is one of the local attractions. More than 900 different plant species grow here. Photo by Ein-Gedi (11)