Nitzana, Israel

Nizzana (Hebrew נִצָּנָה, ניצנה ) is a town in Israel. In 1986, Aryeh Eliav, a former member of the Knesset, with the help of Uri Gordon in the political order, the educational community Nizzana with a youth village on the Israeli- Egyptian border, the youth a learning environment to the heritage of the Negev, the future of the country and the teaching of democratic should create value. In the settlement itself today is home to around 50 families.

Location

Nizzana is located in the western Negev desert. It is located near the Nabatean city of Tel Nizzana, on the border with Sinai. Their ancient site with the Ben- Zion Chalfon Museum is located on a hill.

Description

The settlement is one of Mo'azza Asorit Ramat Negev (Hebrew מועצה אזורית רמת נגב, German Regional Negev Heights ).