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Shivta
Shivta is a national park in Israel, covering 0.5 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Israel's 60 national parks. Archeological site in Israel.
- Area
- 0.5 km²
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AAC · 79 km
Nearest airports to Shivta
- 1 AAC79 kmstraight line
- 2 TLV128 kmstraight line
- 3 ETM133 kmstraight line
El Arish, EgyptMore about Shivta
Shivta is one of 60 national parks in Israel — archeological site in Israel. It covers 0.5 km² (47 ha), making it the #12 largest national park in Israel (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Shivta
The closest airport is El Arish International Airport (AAC), about 79 km away — around 1 h 43 min by car; alternatively Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV, 128 km). Other national parks within reach include Ein Avdat (5 km²), Nitzana, Ramon Colors National Park and Mamshit (2 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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