King Solomon's Mines in IsraelWednesday, October 15, 2008 Timna Valley Park is a National Park in the Negev desert of Israel, located approximately 30km north of Eilat. The Park is noted for its natural sandstone formations, including King Solomons Pillars, the Mushroom, Arches and the Sleeping Lion-The Egyptian Sphinx. It includes what are believed to be the oldest Copper mines in the world, dating back to at least 4000 BC and worked almost continuously by (among others) the Egyptians, Romans, Nabateans and Ummayads. Rock carvings, including the Chariots, and ancient inscriptions are visible as well as mining shafts, the remains of ancient copper furnaces and a temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Hathor. Photos by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye Browse the gallery: King Solomon's Mines Pictures Go back to the list of news stories
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