The city in Israel is Arad Dead Sea. Arad
Regardless of the time of year, the tourist flow to Israel does not decrease. Whatever city of this country tourists go to, it will be interesting for its attractions, climate, unique Dead Sea, where there are definitely excursion trips. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted by the diversity of the landscape of the National Israel Highway. And we will begin a virtual journey to Israel, to its small town Arad, which is located in the Southern District of the country.
City location
The modern city of Arad was built in 1961. It is located within sight of the ruins of the ancient city, which also bore this name. Artifacts found during archaeological excavations confirm that it was destroyed approximately 2,700 years ago.
The modern city of Israel - Arad borders on the hills of Judea, which is a continuation. West of Arad, 45 km along a mountain serpentine, is the city of Beersheba, and east of the city is the Dead Sea. You can get to it via highways. The distance to it is 25 kilometers. Arad is also considered the closest city to historical monument Masada fortress. According to the latest statistics, approximately 24 thousand people live in it.
Ancient fortress Masada
One of the ancient attractions of Israel in Arad is the Masada Fortress - site number 1040 on the World Heritage List. This fortification overlooking the Dead Sea is a reminder of one of the most dramatic events in Jewish history. The fortress preserves one of the last episodes of the Great Revolt against Rome 2000 years ago. Instead of fighting, 1,000 Jewish rebels decided to kill each other so as not to fall alive into the hands of the Romans. The scenery around Masada, with Herod's palace, overlooking the vast gorge and the expanse of the Dead Sea, is as dramatic as its backstory. Nevertheless, the fortress continues to be one of the largest tourist sites in Israel.
Masada was a stunning natural fortress in the Judean desert of Israel. It was built in Roman style by Herod, King of Judea, sometime between 37 and 31 BC. Masada had an advantageous position: on one side it was located above the Dead Sea at an altitude of 1500 feet, on the other it was surrounded by desert. It housed the king's residence with a palace, as well as administrative centers and warehouses, including an armory.
Masada Museum
The Fortress Museum features artifacts and informational audio presentations that bring Masada's history to life. The museum is located at the cable car station. Having visited it, it is as if you are returning to the time of the dramatic fall of the fortress, tourists say. This is facilitated by recreated rebel dwellings, straw baskets, looms, sandals, clothing, kitchen utensils and clay pots.
The museum contains information about the use of the fortress by Byzantine monks in the 6th century. Remaining untouched for more than 13 centuries, it has lost all signs of human habitation. Thanks to ongoing excavations, several fragments of buildings have been restored, including Herod's palace with suspended terraces, baths with preserved mosaics and frescoes, a synagogue and a camp established by the Romans.
Commercial and industrial center Zim
Zim Center Arad is an open and spacious shopping complex located in an industrial area at the main entrance to Arad. In Israel, many cities have such shopping centers. It is located close to the main transport artery (Route 31) leading to the Dead Sea, Masada and Eilat, and is the main stop for travelers in the area.
It combines commerce and entertainment along with tourism and public services. The complex is an integral part of the city. It is home to fashionable stores such as Castro, Fox, Timnoon, Delta, Aldo, Togo, as well as restaurants - Pizza Hut, Schnitzelier and Aroma. The ideal location provides optimal visibility from all sides and ideal access to the center for residents of Arad and its surroundings.
There is also an artists’ quarter where you can wander between various galleries, visit workshops (by arrangement in advance), and get acquainted with artists and their works. In shopping malls you can only purchase original works from the artists themselves.
Resort city
The resort town in Israel of Arad is the cleanest city on the planet, according to UNESCO. People with bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary diseases come to its resorts. They are treated with mountain air, which is rich in iodine and bromine. Procedures using Dead Sea water help improve the health of those who come with skin problems, as well as those suffering from rheumatic diseases.
The urban microclimate with moderate winters and long summers miraculously relieves fatigue and insomnia. Holidays in the city's sanatoriums are inexpensive compared to the cost of health improvement in sanatoriums in other cities in Israel. In Arad, the treatment prescribed by professional doctors does not differ from those prescribed in other sanatoriums in the country.
Having visited the sanatoriums of Arada at least once, people tend to come here all the time. This indicates that they receive effective recovery, calling the procedures carried out in the sanatorium simply life-giving. Vacationers like both the high level of service personnel and the conditions of stay in hotels in the city. In addition, when arriving in Arad, vacationers do not feel a language barrier; the local population speaks Russian.
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Tourism in Arad
A trip to Israel will delight thrill-seekers. Extreme tourism is organized in Arad. Enough new look The sport of snapling (canyoning) became widespread in this country. This is a kind of journey through mountain gorges. The program of this trip includes: rock climbing, ascents, abseiling, mountaineering, diving (water canyoning).
The diversity of the landscapes of the National Israel Highway is known to hikers all over the world. Israel is home to numerous trails that wind between the breathtaking heights in the north and the cosmic landscapes in the south. These routes are a great way to see the beauty of the country.
Tel Arad National Park in Israel is the remains of the fortified city of Canaan, which is mentioned several times in the Bible. It is located on the outskirts of the city. It is here that excavations are carried out, which help archaeologists study historical layers in detail. The park is divided into Lower and Upper towns. On a hill overlooking the city and the Arad Valley, fortresses from the times of the Kingdom of Israel open up.
Both native Israelis and immigrants.
The city is located in close proximity to (destroyed in 2700 BC), mentioned in the Bible.
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The first modern attempt to establish a settlement near ancient Arad was made on February 23, 1921. 9 men and 2 women tried to settle in the area, but left after 4 months because they could not find water.
A second attempt to develop this area was made in the early 1960s. In 1960, the development of the area between and the Hebron mountains began, they looked for oil, and gas was found. The development of a plan for the creation of the city began on November 15, 1960 by order of the Cabinet of Ministers with a budget of 50 thousand. The location of the city was approved on January 31, 1961.
Arad was founded in 1962 by 160 young people, natives of Israel and immigrants from Argentina. At an altitude of 640 m above sea level there is a mountain pass, where the microclimate for human life is much more acceptable than below.
After 1971, Arad received many Jewish immigrants, mainly from the Soviet Union, but also from English speaking countries and Latin America, and its population increased from 4 thousand in 1969 to 10.5 thousand people in 1974. In the first half of the 1990s, another 6 thousand immigrants from the former Soviet Union (from Moscow and Leningrad) arrived in Arad. .
In 1995, Arad received city status.
Population
The population mainly works in Dead Sea hotels, in a resort on the shores of the Dead Sea called.
More than 30% of the city's population speaks Russian. The maximum number of city residents was recorded in 2002 - 24.5 thousand. Since then, the population has decreased slightly.
Economy
There are several private clinics located in the city to treat these diseases.
Arad's economy is based on local chemical resources (phosphates and potash from the Dead Sea). Near the city there are industrial enterprises of the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Several well-known companies operate in Arad - Motorola (electronic equipment and cell phones), Magavot, Thelma and others.
Arad is a center of culture and sports, as well as a center of tourism for the Southern District of Israel.
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The city of Arad and its inhabitants
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Coat of arms of Arad (Israel) |
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| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Time zone | UTC+2, in summer UTC+3 |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 31°15′37″ N. w. 35°12′53″ E. d. / 31.260278° n. w. 35.214722° E. d. (G) (O) (I)31°15′37″ n. w. 35°12′53″ E. d. / 31.260278° n. w. 35.214722° E. d. (G) (O) (I) |
| Dialing code | +972 8 |
| National composition | Jews - 80% |
| Population | 23,500 people (2010) |
| Mayor | Tali Ploskov |
| Official website | http://www.arad.muni.il/ (Hebrew) |
Arad (Hebrew, Arabic) is a city in southern Israel on a mountain pass in the Judean Desert, located in close proximity to the remains of ancient Arad, mentioned in the Bible and destroyed more than 2,700 years ago. Arad is located 25 kilometers west of the Dead Sea and 45 kilometers east of the city of Beersheba. With a population of 23,500 (2010), the city is home to various ethnic and social groups such as Sephardim and Ashkenazim, Black Jews and Bedouins, secular and religious Jews, native Israelis and immigrants. Arad has been recognized by UNESCO as the “most environmentally friendly city in the world.”
The first attempt to renew the Jewish presence in the territory of modern Arad was made in 1921, but the city was founded only in November 1962, as one of the last cities to develop.
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The first modern attempt to establish a settlement near ancient Arad was made on February 23, 1921. Nine men and two women tried to settle in the area, but left after 4 months because they could not find water.
A second attempt to develop this area was made in the early 1960s. The development of a plan for the creation of the city began on November 15, 1960, by order of the Cabinet of Ministers with a budget of 50 thousand Israeli liras. The location of the city was approved on January 31, 1961.
Arad was founded in 1962 by 160 young people, natives of Israel and immigrants from Argentina. At an altitude of 640 meters above sea level there is a mountain pass, where the microclimate for human life is much more acceptable than below the Dead Sea. The population mainly works in Dead Sea hotels, in a city on the shore of the Dead Sea called Ein Bokek.
After 1971, Arad received many Jewish immigrants, mainly from the Soviet Union, but also from English-speaking countries and Latin America, and its population increased from 4,000 in 1969 to 10,500 in 1974. In the first half of the 1990s, another 6,000 immigrants from the former Soviet Union arrived in Arad.
Location
The highway distance from Arad to the Dead Sea is 25 kilometers. The roads are mainly mountain serpentine, which is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the country. The highway offers beautiful scenery. And from Arad to Beersheba 45 km. Arad is also the closest town on the way to the Masada Fortress, a famous historical monument in Israel. When the massive construction of hotels began on the Dead Sea coast, it was decided to create a place to live for the workers of these hotels.
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Population
The bulk of Arad's residents come from European countries, with immigrants from the USSR making up half of Arad's population. In the city you can meet a lot of Bedouins from surrounding villages. They use Arad's banks and government institutions.
Due to the influx of refugees and illegal emigrants from African countries in 2005-2010. There is a crime situation in the city (as of 2010 there were about a thousand people here).
In the elections for the head of the city of Arad in April 2010, the NDI candidate, Tali Ploskova, won with a convincing margin.
City Arad Israel located in the Dead Sea resort area. Founded about 50 years ago, the city is one of the first in Israel to be designed and built according to an architectural plan and modern standards. The location of the city is unique - located at the top of the plateau at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, surrounded from the north by the Judean Desert, and from the south by the Negev Desert and in close proximity to the Dead Sea bowl, unique air circulates in it, the basis of a mild climate, the healing properties of which undeniable. This is one of the geographical places in Israel where you can enjoy walking on a summer evening - there is no humidity and you can breathe easily.
Currently, Arad Israel is a modern young city with developed infrastructure, excellent roads and houses. But the name of the city has been known since biblical times. About three thousand years BC the ancient Canaanite city of Arad was founded; its ancient hill Tel Arad is located eight kilometers west of the modern city. The Biblical Arad Museum presents the history of the city of the Canaanite kingdom, exhibiting exhibits and finds from the ancient period.
While in town, be sure to visit the Moab Lookout. The stunning unearthly landscapes of the Judean Desert will open before you. The Moab Mountains, among which meander stream beds, Bedouin villages. The surface of the Dead Sea will be visible in the distance. The wind always blows here, very pleasant in hot weather. The observation deck is decorated with an unusual sculpture, enhancing the impression of the surrounding area. There is a path for a short walk here.
Around the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is located 25 kilometers from the city and is located at 500 meters below sea level. You can get to it by bus, minibus or car. The coast is lined with comfortable hotels housing people from all over the globe who want to experience the healing properties of the Sea of Life (this is another name for the Dead Sea). There are several free beaches on the coast, which always have fresh water showers.
Holidays and vacations are a great time for relaxation and treatment in the city of Arad Israel, which is located 20 minutes from the Dead Sea. The convenient geographical location of the city of Arad allows you to visit the resorts of the Dead Sea, the Mediterranean and Red Seas, visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem and even Petra. Arad is a unique city, located on a mountainous hill above the Dead Sea at the intersection of two deserts. The unique climate, developed infrastructure, attractions in the city and its surroundings will allow you to have a great rest and healing. Numerous clinics offer services for the treatment of respiratory tract, asthma, allergies, psoriasis, and joint diseases. With us you will feel comfortable also because everywhere, in shops, in cafes, on the streets you will hear Russian speech.
Apartments for holidays by the sea
When planning a weekend or longer vacation at the Dead Sea, one of the first questions will be the issue of accommodation. On the sea coast, in the resort area of Ein Bokek, there are more than a dozen 4 and 5 star hotels, accommodation in which is expensive. Of course, the healing properties of the Dead Sea and clinics with treatment rooms will be within walking distance. But in this resort area, perhaps more than in any other place, there is an atmosphere of calm and there is practically no entertainment there. In addition, the unique geographical location causes increased atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity.
It is for these reasons that many people prefer to stay for a holiday in the city with its wonderful microclimate, and go down to the Dead Sea as desired and necessary.
For accommodation, we offer you separate 2- and 3-room apartments in the center of Arad with all amenities, including everything you need for a comfortable stay: TV with satellite television from all over the world, including from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus; microwave oven, refrigerator, washing machine, free wireless Internet access, sets of dishes, bed linen, towels. Each apartment accommodates a family of 5, with even one traveler getting a private apartment rather than a room in an apartment.
Arad on the map of Israel
Highway number 31 leads to Arad, which connects with highway number 40 coming from the center of the country. The city is located east of Beer Sheva, on a plateau overlooking the Dead Sea resort area of Ein Bokek.
Bus schedule Arad Israel
Bus services in the city of Arad are provided by Metropolin and Egged.
| Bus company | Bus no. | Departure point | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolin | 1 | Hotel Nachshomim | Yehuda 49 bus station |
| 2 | Central bus station | Yehuda 49 bus station | |
| 3 | Shamir 7 | Mishmar HaMakhtarot 6 | |
| 11 | haTaasia 56 | Moab 130 Hotel Nachsholim | |
| 12 | Central bus station | Yehuda 49 bus station | |
| 24 | Kuseif | ||
| 25 | Susia | ||
| 47 | Dimona | ||
| 80 | Uziyahu | Maon Tapuah | |
| 81 | Moab 67 Moab Leshem | Uziahu Talmud Torah | |
| 82 | Yehuda Palmach | Palmach 21 Ein HaTkelet | |
| 386 | Beer Sheva | ||
| 84 | Yehuda 44 Hebron | Palmach 21 Ein HaTkelet | |
| 86 | Beer Sheva | ||
| 188 | Beer Sheva | ||
| 559 | Beit Shemesh | ||
| 588 | Shaar Hanegev | ||
| 688 | Yanun | ||
| Egged | 384 | Beer Sheva | Tamar Ein Bokek |
| 385 | Beer Sheva | Tamar Ein Bokek | |
| 388 | Beer Sheva | ||
| 389 | Tel Aviv Yafo | ||
| 389 | Tel Aviv | Ein Bokek | |
| 550 | Bnei Brak | ||
| 550 | Ramat Gan | ||
| 552 | Kiryat Gat | ||
| 552 | Ashdod | ||
| 554 | Jerusalem | ||
| 555 | Jerusalem | ||
| 558 | Bnei Brak | ||
| 558 | Ramat Gan | ||
| 560 | Ashdod |
Modern Arad is located in the south of Israel, in close proximity to the ancient Arad mentioned in the Bible, destroyed more than 2,700 years ago. The city itself is located 25 km west of the Dead Sea and 45 km east of the city of Beersheba. Arad stands on a mountain pass in the middle of the desert, at an altitude of 640 m above sea level. The local climate is considered more favorable and easily tolerated than that which developed in the immediate vicinity of the Dead Sea.
Arad has dry mountain air, so local resorts are recommended for the treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases.
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How to get to Arad
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- By bus
Arad can be reached by bus from Beersheba (travel time 45 minutes), Ein Gedi (1.5 hours), Ein Bokek, Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. All buses arrive at the city's central bus station, located at the intersection of Rehov Yehuda and Yerushalayim streets.
- By car
Highway No. 31 connects Arad with Beersheba in the west and the Dead Sea in the east. The road has two interchanges - highway No. 80 and No. 3199, along which you can reach the popular attraction of Israel - the Masada fortress in half an hour.
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Weather in Arad
Arad is located in an arid mountainous region, so summers are always dry and hot. In winter, rains are also infrequent; the most precipitation falls from December to February.
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Treatment
Respiratory diseases, including asthma and bronchitis, are treated in Arad. This resort is also recommended for patients with psoriasis, arthritis, skin and nervous disorders. Treatment methods: mud applications, cosmetic cleansing of face and body, massage, anti-stress therapy, soothing baths.
Entertainment and attractions of Arad
In the center of Arad there is a tourist information office where you can get acquainted with the geology and history of the formation of the Judean Desert, find out information about trekking routes through the desert and its main attractions, buy maps and books. The center is open to visitors from April to September from 8:00 to 17:00 and from October to March from 8:00 to 16:00.
National Archaeological Park
Tel Arad National Park, surrounded by mountain ranges, is very interesting, located on the site of an ancient city, just 10 km west of modern Arad. The archaeological complex is divided into two parts - upper and lower, which were inhabited during the Chalcolithic period around 4000 BC. e. The park is open to visitors from 8:00 to 17:00 (from April to September), from October to March from 8:00 to 16:00.
The extensive settlements on which Arad is located date back to the Bronze Age and existed until 2650 BC. e. During the migration of the Israelites in the 11th century. BC e. the area acquired the status of a city known as the Citadel. The most significant archaeological find is considered to be an ostracon - a clay shard; along with expensive papyri, it was also used for records. On the shard found, the Citadel is referred to as the “House of Yahweh” (“Yahweh” is the Hebrew probable pronunciation of the name of God).
Up to 597-577. BC e. During the reign of the Jewish kings, the Citadel was rebuilt several times until it was completely destroyed during the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. However, with the siege of Jerusalem, the “Citadel” was not completely abandoned. In the 5th-4th centuries. BC e. During the Persian period of rule, about 100 ostracons were written in Aramaic.
Discovered during excavations in Arad, the citadel and sanctuary were built during the time of Kings David and Solomon.
Thus, in one place, several fortresses were built one above the other, which existed during the periods of Hellenic and Roman rule. The citadel stood until the final destruction of Jerusalem, and then lay in ruins for 500 years until 861 AD. e. Then a new fortress was erected in its place, which is considered the last structure on the territory of ancient Arad.
Masada Fortress
One of the most popular attractions in Israel is the Masada fortress, located in the Judean Desert at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. A fortress dating back to 37-31. BC e., was completed in 25 BC. e. King Herod the Great, who built a refuge on this site for himself and his family. Currently, Herod's palace, a synagogue, water tanks, and fragments of mosaics have been preserved on the territory of the fortress.
Ein Gedi
In close proximity to Masada there is the Ein Gedi oasis, the territory of which is recognized as a national reserve. The reserve is located on the coast of the Dead Sea and runs along the eastern border of the Judean Desert. Notable attractions in Ein Gedi include the David and Arugot waterfalls, the Dodim karst cave and the ancient synagogue. The reserve is open to visitors from 8:00 to 17:00 (from April to September), from October to March - from 8:00 to 16:00, the entrance fee is 29 ILS.
Not far from the Ein Gedi oasis is the settlement of Qumran, famous for the cache of scrolls found in nearby caves.
