User:Aribyer/Nachal David

Nachal David (Hebrew- נחל דוד, Wadi Sideir in Arabic)is a natural stream that flows year round on the northern side of Ein-Gedi. It combines with the streams Nachal Arugot, Shulamit, and Ein Gedi to form the Ein Gedi desert oasis. Along the stream there is a waterfall known as David Falls, a natural pool where you can go swimming, and the Dodim caves. Wildlife that inhabit the stream include ibex, hyrax, foxes, wolves, hyenas, and even the occasional spotted leopard.

History Ein Gedi is mentioned in the bible as the place where King David hid from Saul. As a result, Nachal David is named for King David. Nachal David was inhabited starting from the Chalcolithic period (5,000 years ago), and many ruins from this time period have been found.

Today Nachal David is a well known hike with different trails for both experienced and inexperienced hikers. The water from Nachal David as well as the other springs in Ein Gedi is bottled for commercial consumption.