Located 17 miles north of Eilat, Timna National Park, once an extensive network of sophisticated cooper mines, is now a major tourist attraction in Israel’s south. It was here, that copper was discovered for the first time in history! Archaeological finds from Timna Park date back thousands of years.
Copper, a versatile and durable metal, is frequently mentioned in the Bible, particularly in relation to the construction of the Tabernacle. God instructs Moses to use copper for making various components of the Tabernacle, including the altar and its utensils:
Check out the absolutely stunning geologic formations in Timna Park! These views will leave you breathless!