In 2005 Wikipedia's first sentence called it “oasis near the dead sea”. Today it says “oasis and a nature reserve in israel”. 4 sections present on 6 October 2023 are absent today.
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The opening as it read in 2005
Ein Gedi (עין גדי) is an oasis near the Dead Sea . It is known for caves, ibex , and spring water. It is mentioned in the Song of Songs .1King David hid from Saul in the caves here. Masada and the caves of Qumran are located nearby.2Nowadays, a kibbutz is located by the oasis, offering touristic attractions and utilizing local weather to cultivate out of season agricultural produce. The kibbutz was founded in 1956.3
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Shulamit Fall at Nahal David Nahal Arugot An ibex at the Ein Gedi nature reserve Ein Gedi ( , lit.Kid Spring (as in young goat); KJV Bible Engedi ) is an oasis in Israel , located west of the Dead Sea , close to Masada and the caves of Qumran .Location 31°27′N 35°23′E  /  31.450°N 35.383°E  / 31.450; 35.383 .It is known for its caves , springs , and its rich diversity of flora and fauna.Ein Gedi is mentioned several times in biblical writings, for example, in the Song of Songs ; "My beloved is unto me as a cluster of henna flowers in the vineyards of Ein Gedi" (1:14).In the Old Testament , David hides from Saul in the caves here; "And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of Ein Gedi" ( 1 Samuel 23:29).A kibbutz , founded in 1956, is located about a kilometer from the oasis.It offers various tourist attractions and takes advantage of the local weather patterns and the abundance of natural water to cultivate out-of-season produce.Prior to the founding of the kibbutz, the Ein Gedi area had not been permanently inhabited for 500 years.
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"The Window Dry fall", overlooking Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea , Israel.Ein Gedi ( , ) is an oasis in Israel , located west of the Dead Sea , near Masada and the Qumran Caves .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
"The Window Dry fall", overlooking Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea , Israel. Ein Gedi ( ), literally "spring of the kid (young goat)" is an oasis and a nature reserve in Israel , located west of the Dead Sea , near Masada and the Qumran Caves .Ein Gedi was listed in 2016 as one of the most popular nature sites in the country.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Oasis and archaeological site in Israel This article is about the spring, ruins and nature reserve. The Window Dry Fall", overlooking Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea , Israel. Ein Gedi ( , ), also spelled En Gedi , meaning "spring of the kid ", is an oasis , an archeological site and a nature reserve in Israel , located west of the Dead Sea , near Masada and the Qumran Caves .Ein Gedi , a kibbutz , was established nearby in 1954.Ein Gedi is a popular tourist attraction, and was listed in 2016 as one of the most popular nature sites in Israel.The site attracts about one million visitors a year.The survey of Western Palestine: Arabic and English name lists collected during the survey .Israel nature spots draw 2 million visitors , Haaretz What Israel's nature reserves booking system reveals , Haaretz
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Nature reserve in the Judaean Desert, Israel This article is about the nature reserve. Ein Gedi is a popular tourist attraction and was listed in 2016 as one of the most popular nature sites in Israel. The site attracts about one million visitors a year. Next to the reserve is the Ein Gedi Archaeological Park , which hosts the remains of the Roman and Byzantine -era Jewish settlement located nearby.Immediately to the south is modern Ein Gedi , a kibbutz (collective community) established in 1954. The survey of Western Palestine: Arabic and English name lists collected during the survey . Israel nature spots draw 2 million visitors , Haaretz What Israel's nature reserves booking system reveals , Haaretz
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oasis near the dead sea
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oasis and a nature reserve in israel
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