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Timna Valley

This article is about the copper mining district in Israel's Negev. For other places called Timna, Timnah, Timnath, see Timnath.
Panoramic view of Timna Valley
Sandstone cliffs in Timna Valley featuring King Solomon's Pillars.

The Timna Valley (תִּמְנָע, Hebrew pronunciation: [timˈna(ʕ)]) is located in southern Israel in the southwestern Arava/Arabah, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the Gulf of Aqaba and the city of Eilat. The area is rich in copper ore and has been mined since the 5th millennium BCE. During early antiquity, the area would have been part of the Kingdom of Edom.

A large section of the valley, containing ancient remnants of copper mining and ancient worship, is encompassed in a recreation park. Ramon Airport is located near the entrance to the Timna Valley.[1]

  1. ^ Rosenblum, Keshet (29 May 2013). "Construction on Israel's New International Airport Takes off". Haaretz.
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