The Ein Gedi reserve is one of the most popular nature sites in Israel, drawing some one million visitors annually. The site has a long and rich history: It was a source of water in biblical days and is mentioned a number of times in the Torah. Ein Gedi is also the name of a kibbutz in the same area (see the video linked below).
Quote: “Located on the Dead Sea’s western shore, Ein Gedi (‘spring of the goat’) is a desert oasis with waterfalls, pools of water, and two large streams. It is a hiker’s paradise with beautiful foliage, exotic birds, and a range of wildlife, including rabbits, deer, ibex, and leopards (don’t worry, you’re not likely to run into any).”
Sources: Wikipedia, Jewish Virtual Library
Learn more about Ein Gedi on Wikipedia. ►
Learn more about Ein Gedi from the Jewish Virtual Library. ►►
Watch “Why is Ein Gedo so historically significant?” [3:47]. ►
Watch “Walkabout Ein Gedi” [19:20]. ►
Watch “Ein Gedi is a kibbutz on the western shore of the Dead Sea in Israel” [1:19:00]. ►
Photo: The Dead Sea
