ancient ruins
Masada
An ancient Roman fortress atop an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, site of the last Jewish stand against Rome in 73 CE.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Southern District, Israel · Asia
‘Omer sits on the route: 5 minutes from Umm Batin, 49km from Ein Avdat.
‘Omer is a town located in Southern District, Israel. With a population of 7,530, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, ‘Omer sits in Israel, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add ‘Omer to your route.
Omer (Hebrew: עומר, lit. 'Sheaf') is an affluent town in the Southern District of Israel, bordering Beersheba. It is located on Highway 60, between Beersheba and the Shoket Junction. In 2024 it had a population of 8,078.
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‘Omer is located in Southern District, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 31.2649 latitude, 34.8477 longitude.
‘Omer has a population of approximately 7,530 people, making it a town in Israel.
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ancient ruins
An ancient Roman fortress atop an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, site of the last Jewish stand against Rome in 73 CE.
48 km · about 55 min drive
historic highway
A serpentine 1950s road built over an ancient Nabataean-Roman trade route, snaking down the Negev cliffs toward the Arava with dizzying desert switchbacks.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A gorge in the Negev's Zin Valley where three springs feed pools and a waterfall between white chalk walls, with Nabataean and Byzantine monastic caves cut into the cliff. Ibex come down to drink at the pools.
49 km · about 55 min drive
beach
The main beach and resort area on the Israeli shore of the Dead Sea, known for therapeutic mud baths and salt-crystal-covered shores.
50 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A lush oasis of waterfalls, pools, and wildlife on the shores of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert.
56 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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