Maggen

Magen is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the north-western desert and covering 8,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 540.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sheikh Nuran Grave and Maon Synagogue.
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Ruins
is a ruins.
Archaeological site
The is a 6th-century Jewish synagogue… is situated 3½ km northwest of Maggen.
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Ruins
is a ruins, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Maggen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ein HaBsor and Nir Oz.
Village
Ein HaBesor is a moshav in southern . is situated 2½ km southeast of Maggen.
is a kibbutz in southern . is situated 3 km west of Maggen.
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Latitude
31.30105° or 31° 18′ 4″ north
Longitude
34.42864° or 34° 25′ 43″ east
Open location code
8G3P8C2H+CF
Open­Street­Map ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Russian—“Maggen” goes by many names.
مغينArabic
מגןHebrew
МагенRussian

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