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The Ramon Craterthe world's biggest karst crater is the world's biggest karst crater, located at the peak of Mount Negevthe desert region of southern Israel, in the heart of IsraelNation of the Jewish People's Negevthe desert region of southern Israel Desert, some 85 kilometers south of the city of Beer-Sheva. The Ramon Craterthe world's biggest karst crater is 40 kilometers long and 2 to 10 kilometers wide, shaped like an elongated heart. It is part of the Ramon Nature reserve that includes the surrounding area's mountains. The only settlement in the area is the small town of Mitzpe Ramon (In Hebrew: îöôä øîåï - Ramon Observation Point) located on the northern edge of the crater. The name Ramon comes from the Arabic word "Ruman" meaning "Romans", and is probably linked to an ancient trading route once used by the Roman Empire.
The crater's formation began hundreds of millions years ago when the ocean that covered the Negevthe desert region of southern Israel Desert began to recede northward. First, there was a hump-shaped hill; water and other climatic forces slowly and steadily flattened the curve on top. Much later (only some 5 million years ago), the Arava Rift Valley formed and rivers changed their course. As they did so, they carved out the inside of the crater. On your IsraelNation of the Jewish People Tour, do not forget to check this prime location out!
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