Timna Valley Israel,
Image details
Contributor:
moris kushelevitch / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
C1J1YNFile size:
71.7 MB (4.1 MB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
6144 x 4081 px | 52 x 34.6 cm | 20.5 x 13.6 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
16 November 2010Location:
Arava valley Israel ,north of EilatMore information:
The existence of the remains of copper production at Timna was known from surveys conducted the end of 19th century, but scientific attention and public interest was aroused in the 1930s, when Nelson Glueck attributed the copper mining at Timna to King Solomon (10th century BCE) and named the site "King Solomon's Mines". Later research has shown that the site was not in use during the 10th century. Timna Valley attracts geologists and nature lovers with its rare stone formations and sand. Although predominantly red, the sand can be yellow, orange, grey, dark brown, or black. One can also find light green or blue sand near the copper mines. Water and wind erosion have created several unique formations that are only found in similar climates
