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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Elusa-Oboda

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Elusa-Oboda
Nabatean and Roman settlement ruins in the Negev Desert


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 13:34
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in the central Negev Desert, southern Israel
  • Occupied from the 4th century BCE to the 7th century CE
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of "Incense Route โ€“ Desert Cities in the Negev" (2005)
  • Accessible by road; nearest town is Mitzpe Ramon, approximately 50 km north

Elusa-Oboda stands as one of the most significant Nabatean and Byzantine urban settlements in the Negev Desert. The ...

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