Er Ruweibiye

Er Ruweibiye is an area in , . Er Ruweibiye is situated nearby to the area , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tel Sharuhen.

Scenic viewpoint
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Sharuhen was an ancient town in the Negev Desert or perhaps in Gaza. Following wars against the Hyksos in Egypt in the second half of the 16th century BCE, Sharuhen became a target, which some scholars argue was a city under Hyksos control. is situated 4 km north of Er Ruweibiye.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ohad and Gvulot.

Village
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is a moshav in southern . Located in the Hevel Eshkol area of the north-western desert near the border, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 623. is situated 4 km west of Er Ruweibiye.

Village
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is a kibbutz in southern . Located in the north-western desert, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 438. is located about 120 m above sea level. is situated 4 km south of Er Ruweibiye.

Village
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Tzohar is a community settlement and regional center in southern . Located in Hevel Eshkol, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 601. is situated 4½ km west of Er Ruweibiye.

Er Ruweibiye

Latitude
31.2475° or 31° 14′ 51″ north
Longitude
34.47111° or 34° 28′ 16″ east
Elevation
118 metres (387 feet)
Open location code
8G3P6FXC+2C
Geo­Names ID
411115
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Satellite Map

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