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H̱orbat Beraqim

H̱orbat Beraqim is a ruin in , . H̱orbat Beraqim is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Beth Guvrin and Tel Maresha.

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or Beit Guvrin is a national park located in south-central , in the Shfela region. It is a particularly good place to visit in summer, because its caves are cool and shady even when it's scorching outside.

Ruins
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Maresha was an Iron Age city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, whose remains have been excavated at Tell Sandahanna, an archaeological mound or 'tell' renamed after its identification to . is situated 3 km southwest of H̱orbat Beraqim.

Scenic viewpoint
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Tell ej-Judeideh is a tell in modern Israel, lying at an elevation of 398 metres above sea-level. The Arabic name is thought to mean, "Mound of the dykes." In Modern Hebrew, the ruin is known by the name Tell Goded. is situated 3½ km northwest of H̱orbat Beraqim.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kfar Zoharim and Beit Guvrin.

Hamlet
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, officially Ramot Yehuda-Zoharim, is an Israeli educational therapy youth village for teenagers aged 14–18 from the ultra-orthodox community who do not fit into regular educational frameworks.

Village
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is a kibbutz in the Lakhish region, west of the , for which it is named. Located 14 kilometres east of , it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 483. is situated 3 km west of H̱orbat Beraqim.

Village
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is a moshav in central . Located five kilometres north-east of , it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 1,477. is situated 4 km northeast of H̱orbat Beraqim.

H̱orbat Beraqim

Latitude
31.60312° or 31° 36′ 11″ north
Longitude
34.92543° or 34° 55′ 32″ east
Elevation
324 metres (1,063 feet)
Open location code
8G3PJW3G+65
Geo­Names ID
9030633
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In Other Languages

“H̱orbat Beraqim” goes by many names.
  • Hebrew: “H̱orbat Beraqim”
  • Hebrew: “חרבת ברקים”

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