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What is a Minsara ?

Minsara means “Carpentry Shop”. It received its name because of the black prismatic rocks which really do look like wood. The composition of the rocks is sea sand, melted and liquified during a volcanic eruption, which later cooled into these quartzite prisms.The best method to view the Minsara is by way of the wooden boardwalk, built to allow visits without damaging the site. There are boxes at the bottom of the site with touchable prisms.

 

Haminsara, Negev
Haminsara, Negev
Minsara
Minsara

Video Guide to the Minsara

This lovely clip,although in French shows you how to reach the Minsara, as well as all the Ramon Crater attractions.

 

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