The Timna Valley (תִּמְנָע, Hebrew pronunciation: [timˈna]) is located in southern Israel in the southwestern Arava/Arabah, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the Gulf of Aqaba and the city of Eilat. The area is rich in copper ore and has been mined since the 5th millennium BCE. There is controversy whether the mines were active during the biblical united Kingdom of Israel and its second ruler, King Solomon.A large section of the valley, containing ancient remnants of copper mining and ancient worship, is encompassed in a recreation park.
In July 2011, the Israeli government approved the construction of an international airport, the Ramon Airport, in the Timna Valley.
	            
 
                                                           Panoramic view of Timna Valley
                                                            Panoramic view of Timna Valley
                    
                                       King Solomon's Pillars
                                                            King Solomon's Pillars
                    
                                       The Mushroom
                                                            The Mushroom
                    
                                       The Arches
                                                            The Arches
                    
                                       Rock drawing of Egyptian Chariots
                                                            Rock drawing of Egyptian Chariots
                    
                                       Tabernacle replica
                                                            Tabernacle replica
                    
                                       
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
                                                          