Mamshit National Park — Attraction in Dimona

Mamshit is the Nabataean city of Mampsis or Memphis. In the Nabataean period, Mamshit was an important station on Incense Road, running from the Idumean Mountains, through the Arabah and Ma'ale Akrabim, and on to Beer-Sheva or to Hebron and Jerusalem. The city covers 10 acres (40,000 m2) and is the smallest but best restored city in the Negev Desert. The once-luxurious houses feature unusual architecture not found in any other Nabataean city.The reconstructed city gives the visitor a sense of how Mamshit once looked. Entire streets have survived intact, and there are also large groups of Nabataean buildings with open rooms, courtyards, and terraces. The stones are carefully chiseled and the arches that support the ceiling are remarkably well constructed.

It is one of the 4 cities on the incense road. Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev is a World Heritage-designated area near the end of the Incense Route in the Negev, southern Israel, which connected Arabia to the Mediterranean in the Hellenistic-Roman period, proclaimed as being of outstanding universal value by UNESCO in 2005. The trade led to the development of ancient towns, forts and caravanserai en route, apart from agricultural development. Location of Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev Four towns in the Negev Desert, which flourished during the period from 300 BC to 200 AD, are linked directly with the Mediterranean terminus of both the Incense Road and spice trade routes: Avdat, Haluza, Mamshit, and Shivta. As a group, these desert cities demonstrate the lucrative trade in frankincense and myrrh that took place from Yemen in south Arabia to the port of Gaza on the Mediterranean. At its height, the route included cities, Qanat irrigation systems, fortresses, and caravanserai. Vestiges of these works are still visible, and demonstrate the use of the desert for commerce and...

Not Metsada but still a beautiful site in the middle of the Desert If you're an Archeology lover, and if you have already visited the top 10 archeological sites in Israel then this one should not be missed. If you are traveling in the Negev desert, south of Beer Sheva and if you have time then this place deserves a stop. In this area I prefer Shivta but Mamsheet shouldn't be missed. You can also walk outside the ruins and walk in the nearby vadi, which is also a whole desert experience by itself. I have attached plenty of pictures to give you a feel of the place and let you decide. I had a good time and recommend it. IMPORTANT: And as usual, if you visit from May to October, and after 10am, take with you at least 1liter of water/person, good shoes, a hat and sunscreen...Better safe...

The story of the ancient settlement is incredible and you will actually witness the sheer intelligence which provided them with various technologies and techniques to better their daily lives. The ruins themselves are well preserved but most of them aren't accessible for people with disabilities. You can probably spend an hour or so here and continue on your way The staff were friendly and even let us participate in making some secret sauce putty for the preservation of one of the sites

I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Don't necessarily plan for staying the night at the campsite (the reviews of those facilities...