Tlalim
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Tlalim
טְלָלִים | |
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![]() Tlalim from a bird's eye view | |
Coordinates: 30°59′32″N 34°46′19″E / 30.99222°N 34.77194°E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Southern |
Council | Ramat HaNegev |
Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
Founded | 1980 |
Founded by | Hebrew Scouts |
Population (2022)[1] | 610 |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]In addition to agriculture, the kibbutz operates a concrete factory.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Israeli Archaeologists Find Enigmatic 2,500-year-old Burials in the Desert, Haaretz