Tlalim

Tlalim טְלָלִים (Hebrew)
Tlalim from a bird's eye view
Tlalim Location within Northern Negev region of Israel Tlalim Location within Israel
Coordinates: 30°59′32″N 34°46′19″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Subdistrict	Beersheba
Council	Ramat HaNegev
Affiliation	Kibbutz Movement
Founded	1980
Founded by	Hebrew Scouts
Population  (2024)	686

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 2024 it had a population of 686.

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.

Economy

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

External links

• Tlalim Negev Information Center
• The Secret in the Desert: Preliminary Conclusions from the Excavation of a Unique Burial Complex in the Negev Highlands