An extraordinary geological and archaeological site in the Negev desert, about 30 kilometres north of Eilat. The park is centred on an ancient copper-mining district that was worked for thousands of years — first by the Egyptians, then the Nabataeans, then successive powers through the medieval period. The landscape is dramatic: a natural amphitheatre of eroded sandstone formations, including the famous King Solomon's Pillars, a row of towering rock columns carved by millennia of wind and water.
A reconstructed Tabernacle (based on the biblical description) sits inside the park and is illuminated dramatically in the evening. The park also has a small artificial lake, a mini-golf course, and mountain biking trails — an unexpected range of activities for a desert setting. The combination of ancient history and unusual geology makes it one of the best half-day trips from Eilat. Open year-round; evening visits are especially atmospheric.