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Tel Arad

Negev, Beersheba, Israel
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Beersheba
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Located in the Negev, these excavated ruins are of a Canaanite city and Israelite citadel dating back 5,000 years.
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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The site consists of the ruins of a Canaanite city from the early Bronze age, and fortresses built by the Kings of Judea dating to the Israelite period. The tour began at the fortress mound at the top of the hill. The views from the top were worth seeing. The structure of the fortress was fairly small but the highlight... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Historically and archaeologically interesting, but not mind blowing in terms of the visual impact. Recommended if you are travelling to Arad / Dead Sea via the Beer Sheva-Arad road anyway. One hour is sufficient, but you could spend more time here. Went here with our baby - part of the site can be done with a stroller but not all... More

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Augsburg, Germany
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174 reviews 174 reviews
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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2011
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