Nahal Aviv (Hebrew: נַחַל אָבִיב) is an intermittent stream flowing in the eastern Upper Galilee, slightly south of the Isaraeli-Lebanese border. Its source is near the Lebanese village of Maroun al-Ras. The stream then enters Israel and passes between Kibbutz Yir'on and the moshav Avivim. In the past, it was a perennial stream until water was diverted for pumping purposes. Currently, it is an intermittent stream, flowing at the end of winter and the beginning of spring after significant rainfall.[1][2]
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The stream is named after the moshav Avivim, which it passes by.
Structure of the stream
editNahal Aviv is considered one of the most beautiful streams in Israel. Along its course, one can observe karstic phenomena on the stream banks and see ancient caves formed in the limestone, which were used by humans during various periods.[3]
The stream flows through a deep valley, with cliffs on both sides, including famous caves such as Hanania Cave and Aviv Caves. In the caves, remains from the Byzantine period were found.[3]
In the streambed, there are rock pillars known as "The Maidens."
References
edit- ^ "נחל אביב, נחלי הגליל, מסלול מים בצפון | עמרי אבידר מדריך טיולים". www.omri-travel.co.il (in Hebrew). 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ Susannah (2022-04-11). "Spring Magic at Nahal Aviv and Nahal Dishon". Hiking the Holyland. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ a b "נחל אביב ונחל דישון – iNature". inature.info. Retrieved 2024-07-21.