Ramon city, view from Camel Hill lookout on the rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
One of dikes (magmatic seepage) of Nahal Ardon river in Ramon Crater just before sunset. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
View of hills at the bottom of Ramon Crater from distance of 1 mile to the south-east from Mitzpe Ramon Visitor s Center. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Basalt prisms in Ramon Crater, below the Visitor Center seen on the top. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
View of Ramon Crater to north-east from a lookout near Visitor Center, with a road to Eilat. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Carpentry Shop Hill in Ramon Crater, west from the road to Eilat, sandstone which baked and then cooled down and crystallized into prism-like shapes. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
View of Ramon s Tooth from distance of 4 miles on the opposite side of Ramon Crater to the south-east from Mitzpe Ramon Visitor s Center. Road 40 to Eilat is seen near the horizon to the left, with Har Hadav (?) mountains behind it. Contrast of the picture was enhanced to decrease haze. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
View of Ramon Crater to south-west from a lookout near Visitor Center. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
View of Ramon Crater to the east from a rim, with a lookout place to the left. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Stretching ibex disturbed at 9:30 a.m. on a rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Southern side of Ramon Crater near the road to Eilat, view to the east from Ramon s Tooth, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A jeep road at the bottom of Ramon Crater approaching Nahal Ramon River, view to the north, with Mitzpe Ramon Visitor s Center on horizon in the center (there is only one acacia tree in Ramon Crater in this area), 3 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Stone terraces on the bottom of Ramon Crater, down from the Visitor Center. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Volcanic hills on the bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon, with a cone of Giv at Harut at background. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Ascending Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Basalt prisms in Makhtesh Ramon (crater). Visitor Center is perched on the top of the cliff to the left. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, a dike of Nahal Ardon Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
View of Nahal Ardon river in Ramon Crater south from the cone hill of Giv at Harut. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Red sands on the bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
A summit of Ramon s Tooth, view to the east, with Ramon Crater to the left, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
View of Ramon s Tooth to the south from the bottom of Ramon Crater, 3.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A hill at the bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the north, 3.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater to the north from Ramon s Tooth, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater, view from Mitzpe Ramon lookout. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Volcanic hills on the bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Stone terraces on the bottom of Ramon Crater, view from a hill covered by black stones. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Multicolored landscape of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Hills on the bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Eroded sandstone in Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Maale Hameshar(?) ascent south from Ramon Crater, view from Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, January 17, 2002
Descending to the south from Mount Ardon, in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
View of Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (which is actually a protruding wall of the crater) from the south. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
A creek with basalt prisms in Ramon Crater, view from a neighbor hill. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Side of a hill on the bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
A summit of Ramon s Tooth, view to the east, with Ramon Crater to the left, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
View of the rim of Ramon Crater and Camel Hill south-west from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Nahal Ardon river near Ein Ardon in Ramon Crater at evening. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, a tree near the western head of Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
South-western slopes of Mount Ardon, in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
View to the south along a river going from mountains on the southern side of Ramon Crater, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A summit of Ramon s Tooth, view to the east, with Ramon Crater to the left, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A small creek in Ramon Crater just south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
A trail along southern rim of Mount Ardon, in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
View of Nahal Ardon river in Ramon Crater south from the cone hill of Giv at Harut at evening. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Dike (magmatic seepage) in Nahal Ardon wadi in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Hills covered by tanned black stones on the bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center is seen perched on the top of the rim to the north. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
Negev Desert south from Ramon crater, near Har Shizzafon (?), view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
A summit of Ramon s Tooth, view to the west, with Ramon Crater to the right, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A small hill with a flat summit at the bottom of Ramon Crater to the north from Ramon s Tooth, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
An ibex near Camel Hill in Mitzpe Ramon, with Ramon crater in background. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, February 9, 2002
View of Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (which is actually a protruding wall of the crater) north from the cone hill of Giv at Harut at evening. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
An edge of a gradually disintegrating stone terrace on the bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Negev Desert south from Ramon crater, near Paran River (?), view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
Negev Desert south from Ramon crater, near Paran River (?), view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
Approaching Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ascending Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Negev Desert south from Ramon crater, near Paran River (?), view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
View of Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (which is actually a protruding wall of the crater) from the south. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
A bottom of Ramon Crater, with hills covered by tanned black stones, view to north-east from a top of a hill. A grey spot to the left is an exposition of basalt prisms on a bank of a dry river. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
Summits of Ramon s Tooth, view to the west, with Ramon Crater to the right. 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the south-west, 4 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A hill at the bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east, 3.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater, landscape below the Visitor Center. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Ramon Crater south-east from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Approaching a bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east (zoomed). Hills are covered by black stones. Eastern rim is seen at far distance. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
A creek with basalt prisms in Ramon Crater, below the Visitor Center seen on the top. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
View to the west along Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Valley of Paran(?) River south from Ramon Crater, view from Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, January 17, 2002
Desert plants near Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A creek along the trail going to Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Chukar partridge on the rim of Ramon Crater, in Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Volcanic hills on the bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Valley of Paran(?) River south from Ramon Crater, view from Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, November 7, 2002
Close up of a disturbed ibex on a rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Blackened stones in Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
Nahal Nekarot River (?) at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
A trail to Ramon Crater south from Mitzpe Ramon, view to the east. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
One of tributaries of Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, a picnic at Ardon Creek, with Mount Ardon at background. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Cliffs of Nahal Ardon river in Ramon Crater just before sunset. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Approaching a bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east (hills on the bottom are covered by black stones). The Middle East, February 1, 2001
A stone with moss along the trail going to Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
View of Ramon s Tooth to the south from the bottom of Ramon Crater, 3.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Bottom of the crater, down from Mitzpe Ramon, view to the east. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
View from the bottom of the crater to the north in direction of Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Wadis on the bottom of Ramon Crater, view from Eilat Road at evening. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, with Road 40 to Eilat, and Mount Ardon in background. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view to south-east from picnic place at Ardon Creek at evening. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
A sandy wadi with bushes on the bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Sunset seen from confluence of Nahal Ardon and Nekarot rivers in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
A trail to Ramon Crater south from Mitzpe Ramon, view to the north. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
Southern side of Ramon Crater near Ammonites wall, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
One of tributaries of Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Stones on a bottom of a creek along the trail going to Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A hill on the bottom of Ramon Crater, view from Eilat Road at evening. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Sunset over Ramon Crater, view from Mitzpe Ramon lookout. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view to south-east from picnic place at Ardon Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Area of Ammonites Wall south from Ramon Crater seen from Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, February 14, 2002
Nahal Gevanimat wadi in Ramon Crater, with Mount Marpeq(?) at horizon. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Limestone in Wadi Nekarot along horseshoe trail in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
A desert plant on a shoulder of the road to Eilat in Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
A hill in Makhtesh Ramon crater, view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
View from the bottom of the crater to the north in direction of Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek near its eastern end. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view to south-east from picnic place at Ardon Creek at evening. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
An ibex near Eilat Road on the edge of Ramon Crater. The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Ammonites Wall trail south from Ramon Crater from Eilat Road south from Beer-Sheva. The Middle East, November 7, 2002
A foot of a hill on a bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center is seen perched on the top of the rim to the north. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
Southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
View to the south along a river going from mountains on the southern side of Ramon Crater, 5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Multicolored sands at the bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east, 4 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek near its eastern end. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Somewhere south from Ramon Crater, view from Road 40 or 12 to Eilat. The Middle East, January 17, 2002
View of Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater north from the cone hill of Giv at Harut. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Bottom of Ramon Crater west from Mount Ardon, view from a jeep track. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Disturbed ibex (others still sleeping) on a rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
A trail to Ramon Crater south from Mitzpe Ramon, view to south-west. Smooth dark green leaves of Mediterranean squill, or hatzav are on foreground. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
A dry river on a bottom of Ramon Crater. Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center is seen perched on the top of the rim to the north. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
Negev Desert south from Ramon crater, near Paran River (?), view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
A tributary of Nahal Nekarot River running from southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Stones with moss along the trail going to Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Erosion of rocks in Makhtesh Ramon (crater). The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Bottom of the crater, down from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 6, 2001
A jeep road in Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Multicolored layers of wadi Ardon in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Multicolored cliff in Ramon Crater west from Mount Ardon, view from a jeep track. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Ibexes resting at morning on the foot of a hill on a rim of Ramon Crater south-west from the city. Mitzpe Ramon, the Middle East, February 1, 2001
View to the west along southern side of Ramon Crater near Ammonites wall, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Landscape near Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A creek along the trail going to Ramon Crater from Ramon s Tooth, 4.5 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Makhtesh Ramon (crater) below Hanegev Field Station. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Ramon Crater, in the area of Ammonites Wall. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view of Mount Ardom to the north from picnic place at Ardon Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Approaching Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Sunset seen from confluence of Nahal Ardon and Nekarot rivers in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Hills in southern edge of Makhtesh Ramon crater, view from a bus on Road 40 to Eilat. The Middle East, March 22, 2001
Southern side of Ramon Crater near Ammonites wall, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Weeds along a trail to Ramon Crater south from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
A jeep track on a bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
View to north-east along southern side of Ramon Crater near Ammonites wall, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Mountains on the southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, a view near the head of Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
A tourist guide Igor Pelepeichenko explains formation of geological fault of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon) in process of folding caused by movements in the Earth s crust, standing on the plateau of Mount Ardon. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Iron oxide sands south from Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Nahal Gevanimat wadi in Sde Geves area of Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Border between light and dark limestones at the bottom of Ramon Crater, view from south-eastern cliffs. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
On the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
One of tributaries of Nahal Nekarot River at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A big tributary of Nahal Nekarot River and Ramon s Tooth (black hill) at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
A hill at the bottom of Ramon Crater, view to the east, 3 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Bottom of Makhtesh Ramon (crater). Visitor Center is perched on the top of the cliff to the left. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, reeds of Saharonim Spring. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Multicolored iron oxide sands south from Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
Bottom of Ramon Crater south from Mount Ardon. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Near volcanic prisms on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Approaching Ramon s Tooth (black hill) at southern side of Ramon Crater, 6 miles south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, May 3, 2001
Makhtesh Ramon (crater) below Hanegev Field Station. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Wadi Nekarot at horseshoe trail in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Volcanic prisms on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Volcanic prisms on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Baked sandstone prisms on a top of "Carpenter Shop" hill on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view from a jeep road to Ein Saharonim along Nahal Gevanim Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Limestone in Wadi Nekarot along horseshoe trail in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
Dike (magmatic seepage) in Nahal Ardon wadi in Ramon Crater. The Middle East, May 9, 2002
An ibex near Eilat Road on the edge of Ramon Crater. The Middle East, October 3, 2002
A trail to Ramon Crater south from Mitzpe Ramon, view to the north. The Middle East, February 1, 2001
A creek with basalt rocks in Makhtesh Ramon (crater) below Hanegev Field Station. The Middle East, October 18, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Horseshoe Trail along Nekarot Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view to south-east from picnic place at Ardon Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
An ibex near Eilat Road on the edge of Ramon Crater. The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Volcanic prisms on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Volcanic prisms on the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, Saharonim Stronghold. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view of Mount Ardom to the north from picnic place at Ardon Creek. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
A jeep road in Ramon Crater south-east from Mitzpe Ramon. The Middle East, December 19, 2001
Ramon Crater east from Mitzpe Ramon, view from a jeep road, near Mount Gevanim(?). The Middle East, December 19, 2001
On the bottom of Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon). The Middle East, October 3, 2002
View of Mount Ardon in Ramon Crater north from the cone hill of Giv at Harut at evening. The Middle East, February 9, 2002
