Deep in the Arava Desert, just 20 minutes north of Eilat, lies a landscape so red and rugged it feels like you’ve stepped onto the surface of Mars. Timna National Park is one of the largest and most spectacular nature reserves in Israel, combining 15,000 acres of ancient history, geology, and a direct connection to the stories of the Bible. From the world’s earliest copper mines to the majestic sandstone "skyscrapers" known as Solomon’s Pillars, Timna is a place where nature