Shakārat an Najjār
Shakārat an Najjār is a plateau in Israel and has an elevation of 192 metres. Shakārat an Najjār 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 Chalcolithic Temple.
Chalcolithic Temple
The Chalcolithic temple of Ein Gedi is a Ghassulian public building dating from around 3500 BCE.
Ancient Synagogue
Photo: Teqoah, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ein Gedi.
Shakārat an Najjār
- Type: Plateau with an elevation of 192 metres
- Also known as: “Mitspe En Gedi”, “Miẕpe ‘En Gedi”, and “Shakarat an Najjar”
- Category: landform
- Location: Israel, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.46747° or 31° 28′ 3″ north
Longitude
35.36926° or 35° 22′ 9″ east
Elevation
192 metres (630 feet)
Open location code
8G3QF989+XP
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In Other Languages
“Shakārat an Najjār” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “מצפה עין גדי”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: ‘Arab ar Rashā’idah and ‘Arab al Ka‘ābinah.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Ma‘ale ‘En Gedi and Me‘arat HaBerekha.
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Worth a closer look: Tel Aviv and Nazareth.
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