Nuclear bomb factory in Negev Desert near Dimona (Israeli secret nuclear complexIsrael`s Nuclear Weapons Program) described as "chocolate" or "textiles" factory. The domed structure glimmering on the sun to the right is the reactor built in 1958 by France, or Machon (block) No. 1. Cooling towers are clearly visible to the left. Palms and gardens are planted to obscure the facility from the road. The picture was taken from Rd. 25 at around 7:00 a.m. The Middle East

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The photograph presents an aerial view of the Dimona Nuclear Reactor Complex, situated in the Negev Desert. It is characterized by two cooling towers and a distinctive domed structure that houses the reactor built by France in 1958, referred to as "Machon (block) No. 1." The image captures the facility's unique architecture and surroundings.

The reactor building is surrounded by lush gardens, featuring palm trees, which serve as a visual barrier to conceal the complex from observers on Road 25. This deliberate design choice was implemented to obscure the site's true nature, particularly during the time when Israel had not publicly acknowledged its nuclear capabilities or the existence of the facility.

In the background, other structures are visible, including what appears to be a control tower and additional buildings associated with the complex. The image is framed by the border of an open gate at the bottom of the frame, which suggests that it was captured from within the compound or shortly after passing through its entrance.

The photograph was taken on April 26, 2000, as indicated in the caption, providing a snapshot of the facility's appearance during that period. The image offers a rare glimpse into the secretive nature of the Dimona Nuclear Reactor Complex and highlights the efforts to conceal its true purpose from external observers. – AI vision

🇫🇷 Description en français / French Description

Usine de bombes nucléaires dans le désert du Négev près de Dimona (complexe nucléaire secret israélien) décrite comme une usine de «chocolat» ou de «textile». La structure en dôme brillant au soleil à droite est le réacteur construit en 1958 par la France, ou Machon (bloc) n ° 1. Les tours de refroidissement sont clairement visibles à gauche. Des palmiers et des jardins sont plantés pour masquer les installations de la route. La photo a été prise depuis la route 25 vers 7h00 du matin Le Moyen-Orient, le 26 avril 2000. La photographie présente une vue aérienne du complexe nucléaire de Dimona, situé dans le désert du Négev. Il est caractérisé par deux tours de refroidissement et une structure en dôme distinctif qui abrite le réacteur construit par la France en 1958, appelé «Machon (bloc) n ° 1». L'image capture l'architecture et les environs uniques de l'installation. Le bâtiment du réacteur est entouré de jardins luxuriants, avec des palmiers, qui servent de barrière visuelle pour dissimuler le complexe aux observateurs de la route 25. Ce choix délibéré de conception a été mis en œuvre pour masquer le véritable aspect du site, particulièrement au moment où Israël n'avait pas reconnu publiquement ses capacités nucléaires ou l'existence de l'installation. En arrière-plan, d'autres structures sont visibles, notamment ce qui ressemble à une tour de contrôle et à d'autres bâtiments associés au complexe. L'image est encadrée par la bordure d'une porte ouverte en bas du cadre, ce qui suggère qu'elle a été capturée depuis l'intérieur de l'installation ou peu après avoir franchi son entrée. La photographie a été prise le 26 avril 2000, comme indiqué dans la légende, offrant un instantané de l'apparence des installations à cette époque. L'image offre un rare aperçu de la nature secrète du complexe nucléaire de Dimona et met en évidence les efforts pour dissimuler son véritable but aux observateurs extérieurs. – French translation

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