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Mahtesh Ramon

For tourists who like to see nature's wonders first-hand, the Mahtesh Ramon should not be missed on your trip to Israel. The Mahtesh Ramon is the largest crated in the Ramon mountain range in Negev. This Mahtesh (crater) stretches 10 km wide, 40 km long and between 200 and 300 km high! It is an absolute wonder to behold. The animal and plant life around Mahtesh is also interesting, reflecting the area's desert climate-ibex, reptiles, vultures and more live there. Tourists on Israel tours are often amazed to visit the sites located within the mahtesh, such as the Nahal Nikarot, the Ha-Minsara ("The Saw Mill") and more.