Tlalim

Tlalim
טְלָלִים
Tlalim from a bird's eye view
Tlalim from a bird's eye view
Tlalim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Tlalim
Tlalim
Tlalim is located in Israel
Tlalim
Tlalim
Coordinates: 30°59′32″N 34°46′19″E / 30.99222°N 34.77194°E / 30.99222; 34.77194
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1980
Founded byHebrew Scouts
Population
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610

Tlalim (Hebrew: טְלָלִים) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the Negev desert, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 610.[1]

Etymology

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Tlalim is the plural form of the Hebrew word for dew, tal. The kibbutz was named for the large amount of dew which falls in the area each year.

History

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Tlalim was founded in 1980 by a gar'in of Hebrew Scouts. It was one of the first kibbutzim to be privatised. In 2021, archaeologists discovered a 2,500 year old burial site near the kibbutz. Many of the buried are women, and the finds hail from many different cultures, including Edom, Moab, Phoenicia and Egypt.[2]

Economy

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In addition to agriculture, the kibbutz operates a concrete factory.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Israeli Archaeologists Find Enigmatic 2,500-year-old Burials in the Desert, Haaretz
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