Yerucham

#300 among destinations in Israel

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Yeruham is a town in the Southern District of Israel, in the Negev desert. It covers 38,584 dunams, and had a population of 10,294 in 2019. It is named after the Biblical Jeroham. ()

Local name: ירוחם Founded: 1000 B.C.E.Population: 9.1 thous.Area: 14.9 mi²Coordinates: 30°59'13"N, 34°55'13"E

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Yerucham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yeruham Dam, Levantine Aurignacian, HaMakhtesh HaGadol.

1.5 miW
Dam
Yeruham Dam
39 min walk • Tel-Yeruham Dam, also known as, Yeruham Dam is a masonry dam situated on the Revivim Stream, a tributary of the HaBesor Stream, in Yeruham, Southern District, Israel.
4.8 miE
Prehistoric site
Levantine Aurignacian
123 min walk • The Levantine Aurignacian is an Upper Paleolithic culture of the Near-Eastern Levant that evolved from the Emiran culture. It was named so because of the similarity of stone tools with the Aurignacian culture in Europe.
5.2 miSE
National park
HaMakhtesh HaGadol
133 min walk • Visitors to HaMakhtesh HaGadol can explore the crater on foot or by vehicle, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding desert landscape. Hiking and biking trails wind through the crater, offering opportunities to discover hidden gems and unique rock...