(my videos from this travel)
HALACHIC WARNING! The main attraction of Shivta is the remains of an ancient church. My Rabbi told me that since it is in ruins and not in use, I can go in. However, I have seen online, that there are ceremonies that sometimes take place there. As such, I only took pictures at the entrance and did not go up to the altar area. Please, do not take my actions as Halachic advice, and consult with your own Rabbi if it is appropriate to go.
Details
Shivta ~~~ Google Maps 'Shivta Camp' Bus Stop ~~~ Google Maps
- Duration 1.5HR (If you are going to walk there, each way is about 1HR, so a total duration of 3.5HR)
- I went in the morning. There is a bus stop at a military base, and from there I walked for 1 hour to get to Shivta. The walk was incredibly nice!
- There are impressive archeological remains here. You can see the massive water reservoirs that enabled a flourishing city to survive in the middle of the desert!
I went to Shivta. From there I took a bus to Nitzana, and from there I walked to an Egyptian-Border-Viewpoint.
History
- Shivta, is an ancient Nabatean city in the middle of the desert. (The Nabateans were ancient Arab people who lived in the desert). It was built along the ancient Incense Route.
- Shivta is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage place.
Archaeological | 5/5 |
Historical | 3/5 |
Nature | 2/5 |
Views | 5/5 |
- The walk from the bus stop to the archeological site had incredible views! (The walk is 1 hour)
