[12], During the Hasmonean rule, the city[dubious – discuss] did not take importance as it was not mentioned when conquered from Edom or described in the Hasmonean wars[dubious – discuss].

The British constructed a railway between Rafah and Beersheba in October 1917; it opened to the public in May 1918, serving the Negev and settlements south of Mount Hebron. Beersheba Farm is ideal for walkers, beach and nature lovers, families and couples. The Biblical site of Beersheba is Tel Be'er Sheva, lying some 4 km distant from the modern city, which was established at the start of the 20th century by the Ottoman Turks.

The mayor of Beersheba is Ruvik Danilovich, who was deputy mayor under Yaakov Turner.[103]. Be'er Sheva (based in the north of Dalet), a continuation of the defunct Beitar Avraham Be'er Sheva. The prophet Amos mentions the city in regard to idolatry (Amos 5:5 and 8:14). Original building Ottoman with British Mandate addition. Beersheba Farm is less than a mile to the bus connections from Carbis Bay to St Ives, and is accessible by train via nearby Carbis Bay or St Erth Stations. Finally, Highway 60 connects Beersheba with Jerusalem and the Shoket Junction, and goes through the West Bank. Under the plan, 13,000 more housing units will be built, along with industrial and business developments occupying a total of four million square meters.

"[19]:ix, In June 1899, the Ottoman government ordered the creation of the Beersheba sub-district (kaza) of the district (mutasarrıflık) of Jerusalem, with Beersheba to be developed as its capital. Insignificant for centuries, Beersheba regained importance under Byzantine rule (4th–7th century), when it was a key point on the Limes Palestinae, the fortified line built as a defense against the desert tribes; however, it fell to the Arabs in the 7th century and to the Turks in the 16th. Until World War I, it was an overwhelmingly Muslim township, with some 1,000 residents. names the other two as Palestinian Arabs. The Kovshim and Katef streams are other important wadis that pass through the city. [124][125][126] In 2017, the Ministry of Transport gave the Beersheba municipality approval to proceed with preliminary planning on a light rail system. The Light Opera Group of the Negev, established in 1980, performs musicals in English every year. [111] The Artists House of the Negev, in a Mandate-era building, showcases artwork connected in some way to the Negev.[112]. [69] In 2019, the construction of a new public hospital, which will be named after Shimon Peres, was approved. Beersheba has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with Mediterranean influences. [22] By the start of 1901 there was a barracks with a small garrison and other buildings. The rocket attacks have continued, but have been only partially effective since the introduction of the Iron Dome rocket defense system. [47], Following the conclusion of the war, the 1949 Armistice Agreements formally granted Beersheba to Israel. Unplug, unwind and enjoy the trees and wildlife that surround you.

[70], On October 19, 1998, sixty four people were wounded in a grenade attack. Though it has a population of about 200,000, the city is larger in area than Tel Aviv, and its urban plan calls for an eventual population of 450,000–500,000. Offers a survey of the site’s history. The site was probably chosen due to the abundance of water, as evidenced by the numerous wells in the area. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [72] During Operation Cast Lead, which began on December 27, 2008 and lasted until the ceasefire on January 18, 2009, Hamas fired 2,378 rockets (such as Grad rockets) and mortars, from Gaza into southern Israel, including Beersheba.

[94] It is planned to have a population of 340,000 by 2030. A holiday at Beersheba Farm gives you stunning scenery, plenty of fresh air and space on private farmland, easy walks across the countryside and to quiet beaches. 1948. Since 2005, attention has been focused on developing parks and infrastructure. [20] The first governor (kaymakam), Isma'il Kamal Bey, lived in a tent lent by the local sheikh until the government house (Saraya) was built. Unimportant for centuries, Be’er Sheva regained importance under Byzantine rule (in the 4th–7th century), when it was a key point on the Limes Palestinae, a defense line built against the desert tribes; however, it fell to the Arabs in the 7th century and to the Turks in the 16th. [12] Archeological finds from between 359 and 338 BC have been made and include pottery and Ostracon. According to CBS, Beersheba has 81 schools and a student population of 33,623: 60 elementary schools with an enrollment of 17,211, and 39 high schools with an enrollment of 16,412. The hospital will be a 345 acre complex that will feature 1,900 beds, commerce, hotel, alternative medicine, and paramedical services, and research centers, with the possibility of apartment units for medical faculty employees, students, and senior housing.

The British incorporation of Sinai into Egypt led to a need for the Ottomans to consolidate their hold on southern Palestine. The Egyptian army did not expect an offensive and fled en masse. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Beersheba. The city has the second largest wrestling center (AMI wrestling school) in Israel. In the 2010 World Wrestling Championships, AMI students won five medals. This page is an approachable and well-illustrated introduction to Beersheba’s biblical significance and archaeological remains. In 2012, the Beersheba "ring trail", a 42-kilometer hiking trail around the city, won third place in the annual environmental competition of the European Travelers Association. He set aside seven lambs to swear that it was he that had dug the well and no one else. In 2006, after many years of financial struggle, the municipality has achieved a balanced budget.[101]. [4], Beersheba is home to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

[107] By 1968, the population had grown to 80,000. The city also has several private schools and yeshivot that cater to the religious sector. [132] Cricket is played under the auspices of Israel Cricket Association. Beersheba is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. In 2011, city hall announced plans to turn Beersheba into the "water city" of Israel. Hence it receives its name twice, first after Abraham's dealings with Abimelech (Genesis 21:22-34), and again from Isaac who closes his own covenant with Abimelech of Gerar and whose servants also dig a well there (Genesis 26:23-33). Of Beersheba's 12th graders, 52.7% earned a Bagrut matriculation certificate in 2001. [73][74][75][76], In 2010 an Arab attacked and injured two people with an axe.

[43] Israel bombed the town on October 16,[44] At 4:00 am on October 21, the 8th Brigade's 89th battalion and the Negev Brigade's 7th and 9th battalions moved in, some troops advancing from Mishmar HaNegev junction, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Beersheba, others from the Turkish train station and Hatzerim. [96]

United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, Report to the General Assembly, September 3, 1947, Volume II. It was built by the Histadrut and had seating for 1,200 people. Beersheba is first mentioned as the site where Abraham, founder of the Jewish people, made a covenant with the Philistine king Abimelech of Gerar (Genesis 21). It is one of the largest cities in Israel outside of metropolitan Tel Aviv–Yafo, Jerusalem, and Haifa. By 9:45, Beersheba was in Israeli hands. [127], Beersheba is linked to Hilvan by the Abraham Path. [99] Another high-tech park is located north of the city near Omer.

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