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Mazkeret Batya

Mazkeret Batya is one of the earliest Jewish farming towns of the pre-state period, founded in 1883 by Bilu pioneers on the southern coastal plain. Baron Edmond de Rothschild backed the village; it’s discussed here as part of the post on Beer Sheva and the southern coastal plain.

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British Military Cemetery, Beer Sheva
South · Negev

Beer Sheva and the Southern Coastal Plain

A long day through the southern coastal plain and into the Negev: Mazkeret Batya, the Museum of Philistine Culture and Ashdod Yam fortress, Ashdod Port, the Rutenberg Power Station and Beer Sheva, finishing at the Monument to the Negev Brigade.

Apr 2014 · 4 minute read
Mazkeret Batya Cemetery Philistine altar found at Tel Tzafit, believed to be biblical Gath Ummayid fortress of Ashdod Yam Ashdod Port Rutenberg Power Station, Ashkelon Abraham's Well (?), Beer Sheva British Military Cemetery, Beer Sheva Monument to the Negev Brigade
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