Beersheba
Beersheba (Hebrew: בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע, Be'er Sheva; Greek: Βηρσαβεε; Latin: Bersabee; Arabic: بئر السبع, Bi'r as-Sab`
(info); Turkish: Birüssebi) is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as
the "Capital of the Negev", it is the seventh-largest city in Israel with a population of 194,300.[1]
Beersheba grew in impo...
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Beer Sheva is at first sight highly disappointing for any
visitor. As one enters the city, the oversized avenues
and partially run down residential building blocks from
the fifties and sixties make for an unwelcoming first
impression. However, Beer Sheva can be of interest for
any traveller who wishes to experience Israel off-the-
beaten-track...
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The town was founded by the Israelites during the 10th century BC, on the site of what is today referred to as Tel Be'er Sheva, after the land was conquered by King David. The ruins of the original Israelite settlement remain largely intact. The site was probably chosen due to the abundance of water, as evidenced by the numerous wells in the area. ...
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