The Chalcolithic Temple above Ein Gedi is a small but evocative archaeological site, part of the long story of people using this desert oasis. Its remains are low and spare, but the setting above the Dead Sea gives them real force.
It is best visited with some background reading or a guide, because the stones do not explain themselves. Combined with the nature reserve and synagogue remains, the temple helps show Ein Gedi as an ancient settlement landscape, not only a waterfall stop.