a row of rooms at the khan saharonim caravanserai in the makhtesh ramon crater in israel

ancient antiquity archaeology ardon arid back beaten building bus caravanserai century courtyard crater culture deep desert desertscape environment famous first heritage historical holy incense inn israel khan land landmark makhtesh mitzpe mountain nabataean national nature off offroad period ramon reserve road roadside rock rooms route ruins saharonim sky spice stone the tour tourism track trade trail travel vegetation wayside