Tlalim

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 2021 it had a population of 591.[1]

Tlalim
טְלָלִים
Tlalim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Tlalim
Tlalim
Tlalim is located in Israel
Tlalim
Tlalim
Coordinates: 30°59′32″N 34°46′19″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1980
Founded byHebrew Scouts
Population
 (2021)[1]
591

Etymology

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

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

In addition to agriculture, the kibbutz operates a concrete factory.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Israeli Archaeologists Find Enigmatic 2,500-year-old Burials in the Desert, Haaretz
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