Natural History
The Arabah is very scenic; there are colorful cliffs and sharp-topped mountains. Israel's Timna Valley Park is notable for its prehistoric rock carvings, some of the oldest copper mines in the world, and a convoluted cliff called King Solomon's pillars. On the Jordanian side is the famous Wadi Rum, which is famous among rock climbers, hikers, campers, and lovers of the outdoors. Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge, opened in Feynan, Jordan in 2005 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, is a candle-lit eco-lodge situated deep in the Arabah's remote landscape.
There are numerous species of flora and fauna in the Aravah Valley. Notably the Caracal, Caracal caracal, is found on savannahs of the Aravah Valley.
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