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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Sheikh Nuran Grave and Maon Synagogue.

Ruins
Photo: Avi1111, Public domain.
is a ruins.

Archaeological site
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The is a 6th-century Jewish synagogue and archaeological site, located in the western desert, near Kibbutz and Kibbutz , in . The former synagogue is noted for its "magnificent" mosaic floor. is situated 3½ km northwest of Maggen.

Ruins
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is a ruins, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Maggen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ein HaBsor and Nir Oz.

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 2½ km southeast of Maggen.

Village
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is a kibbutz in southern . It is located in the northwestern desert between and , and covers 20,000 dunams. is under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. is situated 3 km west of Maggen.

Maggen

Latitude
31.30105° or 31° 18′ 4″ north
Longitude
34.42864° or 34° 25′ 43″ east
Open location code
8G3P8C2H+CF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 82487820
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Russian—“Maggen” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مغين”
  • French: “Magen”
  • Hebrew: “מגן”
  • Russian: “Маген”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ein HaBsor and Nir Oz.

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Highlights: Eschol public library and Eshkol Regional Council.

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