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Avdat is an archaeological location in the Negev region of southern Israel, now preserved as a National Park and host to thousands of visitors each year, attracted by the atmospheric desert location, the quietly spectacular Nabataean ruins and insights into desert ecology and lifestyle.

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Avdat was the largest Nabataean settlement in the Negev, situated as a way station on the Spice Route between Petra and Gaza on the coast. The city was apparently named for the Nabataean ruler Avdat II.

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Avdat is located off Route 40 between Kibbutz Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon, about 15 minutes drive from Sde Boker.

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• Avdat National Park [1], April-September 8am-5pm, October-March 8am-4pm, tel (07) 658-6391, fax (07) 655-0954, admission individual adults NIS 23, children NIS 12, groups adults NIS 19, children NIS 11, combined fee Avdat National Park + Ein Avdat indiivdual adults NIS 33, children NIS 20, groups adults NIS 29, children NIS 18

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Visitors to Avdat should not neglect visiting Ein Avdat, another National Park located close to the ancient Nabataean city, in which trails lead down to and through a spectacular desert gorge...