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The Nabatean City Of Mamshit - June 06

Mamshit - known to Greeks as "mempsis" and to Arabs as "Kurnub"- is situated at the intersection of two roads leading from the mediteranean shore to Mt. Hebron, then on ward to Arava and Dead Sea, Petra and the Gulf of Eilat.Mamashit is situated about seven kilometers east of Dimona, along side the main road to Eilat. Within the park, which covers an area of 150 hectares and includes Mamshit Stream and it's dams, lies the ancient Roman - Nabatean city of Mamshit, with an area of four hectares.
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The apse and two seperated rooms on it's sides, where cabinets were found, apparently used to store relics.JPG
The apse and two seperated rooms on it's sides, where cabinets were found, apparently used to store relics.JPG		 A baptistry cabin within the Church of Martyrs.JPG
A baptistry cabin within the Church of Martyrs.JPG		 The Nabato House, the largest house yet discovered in the city.10,500 silver coins were discovered here.JPG
The Nabato House, the largest house yet discovered in the city.10,500 silver coins were discovered here.JPG		 The Mamshit dry stream south of the city .JPG
The Mamshit dry stream south of the city .JPG		 Near the city - a long line of camels carrying adventurous tourists .JPG
Near the city - a long line of camels carrying adventurous tourists .JPG
Some more about the city and its gates.JPG
Some more about the city and its gates.JPG		 Who were the Nabateans?.JPG
Who were the Nabateans?.JPG
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