Nahal Gerar

Nachal Gerar, also Nachal Grar is a wadi in Israel, within the Negev barren region. The Arabic name of the wadi is Wadi esh-Sheri'a. Along this wadi, there are several crucial historic Bronze Age archaeological sites. During the Early Iron Age this turned into an area of Philistine agreement. Nachal Gerar starts on the border between the northern Negev and the southwest foothills of Judaean Mountains, near the village of Lahav.

Then the wadi flows west near the town of Lehavim, and alongside the southern edge of a huge Bedouin town of Rahat. Then it enters the united states of america on the northwestern edge of the Negev near the metropolis of Netivot, in which the place is currently being was agricultural use. Near the village of Re'im, it flows into Nahal Besor, of which it is the main affluent. The decrease river vicinity is now a nature reserve utilized by travelers. The Jewish National Fund is sporting out wooded area planting and the development of hiking trails.