Vast Cave System Discovered Near Israel's Dead Sea
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Photographer Yitzhak Karmeli discovered a large cave system with signs of ancient activity near Highway 90, close to the Dead Sea. The extensive cave, featuring branching passages and a deep pit, was found in the desert area between Kibbutz Almog and Kibbutz Kalia. The exploration revealed natural wonders and historical elements previously unknown to most travelers.
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- Yitzhak Karmeli discovered a large cave system near Highway 90 by the Dead Sea.
- The cave system features branching passages and signs of ancient human activity.
- Exploration was stopped by a very deep, impassable pit within the cave.
- The site is located in the desert between Kibbutz Almog and Kibbutz Kalia.
- The cave eventually leads to an exit with a panoramic desert view.
A significant natural and historical site, including a large cave system, has been discovered just hundreds of meters from Highway 90 in the desert area between Kibbutz Almog and Kibbutz Kalia, near the Dead Sea. Photographer and explorer Yitzhak Karmeli documented the find while documenting the terrain.
Karmeli described the area as characterized by numerous unnamed channels formed by flash floods, located only a few hundred meters from the main road. Near a date palm, indicating past water presence, he found a rock opening leading into a cave.
Inside, Karmeli discovered a spacious cave with branching passages and signs of ancient human activity. The exploration was halted by a very deep, impassable pit, preventing further progress. The cave system eventually leads to an additional exit offering a panoramic view of the Dead Sea Valley.
Karmeli has been exploring the area between Kibbutz Almog and Kibbutz Kalia for years, seeking to understand its hidden features. The discovery highlights the natural wonders and historical remnants that can be found close to major travel routes.