Adullam Grove Nature Reserve
| Adullam Grove Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| שמורת טבע חורש עדולם | |
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| Location | Central Israel |
| Nearest city | Beit Shemesh |
| Coordinates | 31°39′08″N 34°57′22″E / 31.6522848°N 34.95609°ECoordinates: 31°39′08″N 34°57′22″E / 31.6522848°N 34.95609°E |
| Area | 6,532 dunams (6.532 km2; 2.522 sq mi) |
| Established | 1994 |
Adullam Grove Nature Reserve (Hebrew: שמורת טבע חורש עדולם) is a nature reserve in central Israel, south of Beit Shemesh, managed by the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority.
Nature reserve[]
The reserve was established in 1994, covering 5,380 dunams (5.38 km2; 2.08 sq mi) and was extended to include another 1,152 dunams (1.152 km2; 0.445 sq mi) in 2004.[1] The reserve was declared in order to protect Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub that grow naturally in the area.
Archaeology[]
Horvat Midras (Hebrew) or Khirbet Midras (Arabic), sometimes spelled Madras, dated to the 10th century BCE until approximately the 4th century CE, is located within the boundaries of the reserve.[2] Burial caves, hiding tunnels and caves used during the Bar Kokhba revolt in 132-135 CE, a columbarium, and a burial pyramid were discovered at the site. [3]
Flora and fauna[]
Flora include Buckthorn trees (Rhamnus palaestinus), Oak trees, Greek Strawberry trees, Pistacia lentiscus trees, and various types of Cistus and Hyssop.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "List of National Parks and Nature Reserves" (PDF) (in Hebrew). Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ^ שמורת טבע חורש עדולם - חורבת מדרס [Adullam Woods nature reserve - Hurvat Midras] (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ Madras ruins in Park Adullam
- ^ "Adullam Nature Reserve" (in Hebrew). iNature.info. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
External links[]
- Nature reserves in Israel
- Protected areas of Central District (Israel)