Haluza Ruins
Ancient city ruins of Haluza, 12.5 miles southwest of Beer Sheba. One of the important Nabatean cities, located on the trade route between Gaza and Petra. During the Byzantine Period it was a spiritual center and an army base.
The city was surrounded by vineyards in the 5th century and was famous for its wines. Haluza began its decline before the Arab conquest; desert sands gradually covered it over. During the…..
