Tlalim
Tlalim
טְלָלִים | |
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 Tlalim from a bird's eye view | |
  Tlalim  Tlalim | |
| Coordinates: 30°59′32″N 34°46′19″E / 30.99222°N 34.77194°E / 30.99222; 34.77194 | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Ramat HaNegev |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founded by | Hebrew Scouts |
| Population (2022)[1] | 610 |
Tlalim (Hebrew: טְלָלִים) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the Negev desert, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 610.[1]
Etymology
Tlalim is the plural form of the Hebrew word for dew, tal. The kibbutz was named for the large amount of dew which falls in the area each year.
History
Tlalim was founded in 1980 by a gar'in of Hebrew Scouts. It was one of the first kibbutzim to be privatised. In 2021, archaeologists discovered a 2,500 year old burial site near the kibbutz. Many of the buried are women, and the finds hail from many different cultures, including Edom, Moab, Phoenicia and Egypt.[2]
Economy
In addition to agriculture, the kibbutz operates a concrete factory.
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Israeli Archaeologists Find Enigmatic 2,500-year-old Burials in the Desert, Haaretz
External links
- Tlalim Negev Information Center
- The Secret in the Desert: Preliminary Conclusions from the Excavation of a Unique Burial Complex in the Negev Highlands