Es Sawawin

Es Sawawin is an area in , . Es Sawawin 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 2½ km north of Es Sawawin.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ein HaBsor and Ohad.

Village
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Ein HaBesor is a moshav in southern . Located in the Hevel Eshkol area of the north-western desert near the border with the and around a kilometre from , it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. is situated 4 km northwest of Es Sawawin.

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 2024 it had a population of 714. is situated 5 km southwest of Es Sawawin.

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 2024 it had a population of 629. is situated 5 km southwest of Es Sawawin.

Es Sawawin

Latitude
31.25917° or 31° 15′ 33″ north
Longitude
34.475° or 34° 28′ 30″ east
Elevation
111 metres (364 feet)
Open location code
8G3P7F5F+MX
Geo­Names ID
411116
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Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ha-Besor Nature Reserve and Ein Sharuhen.

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