Ma‘alé Isiyyim
Ma‘alé Isiyyim is a pass in Southern District, Israel and has an elevation of -150 metres. Ma‘alé Isiyyim is situated near the village Ein Gedi, as well as near the tribal area ‘Arab ar Rashā’idah.Places of Interest
Highlights: Ein Gedi and Cave of Letters.
Cave of Letters
Cave
The Cave of Letters is a refuge cave in Nahal Hever… Cave of Letters is situated 3 km southwest of Ma‘alé Isiyyim.
Chalcolithic Temple
The Chalcolithic temple of Ein Gedi is a Ghassulian public building dating from around 3500 BCE. Chalcolithic Temple is situated 3 km northeast of Ma‘alé Isiyyim.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ein Gedi.
Ein Gedi
Village
Ein Gedi is a kibbutz on the western shore of the Dead Sea in Israel. Ein Gedi is situated 2½ km east of Ma‘alé Isiyyim.
Ma‘alé Isiyyim
- Type: Pass with an elevation of -150 metres
- Also known as: “Ma`ale Isiyyim”
- Category: landform
- Location: Southern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.45817° or 31° 27′ 29″ north
Longitude
35.35936° or 35° 21′ 34″ east
Elevation
-150 metres (-492 feet)
Open location code
8G3QF955+7P
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In Other Languages
“Ma‘alé Isiyyim” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “Ma‘alé Isiyyim”
- Hebrew: “מעלה אסיים”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: ‘Arab ar Rashā’idah and ‘Arab al Ka‘ābinah.
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Highlights: Har Avishay and Har Tseruya.
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