Timna Park

Timna Park is a wide desert valley north of Eilat, known for red mountains, sandstone pillars, ancient copper mines, and striking geological formations.

A visit can combine short walks among rock formations with the history of mining, which began here thousands of years ago. Timna can be a scenic stop, an archaeology visit, or part of a longer day around Eilat and the southern Arava.

The story of Timna is not simply about beautiful desert rocks. Copper made this remote valley valuable to ancient societies, drawing workers, traders, technology, and political power into a place that otherwise seems far from everything.