Shiqmim

Shiqmim is an archaeological site in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hatzerim.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a kibbutz located 8 kilometers west of in the desert in . It is named after the Bible, mentioning a site nearby: "the Avvites who lived in farmyards as far as Gaza". is situated 9 km northeast of Shiqmim.

Shiqmim

Latitude
31.1964° or 31° 11′ 47″ north
Longitude
34.6411° or 34° 38′ 28″ east
Open location code
8G3P5JWR+HC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9869327493
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: קצר אל ע’ולבן and Park Hales Nature Reserve.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Hatserim Camp and Heritage House and Museum Library.

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