Sde Boker

Sde Boker is a small town in southern Israel, located in the Negev Desert. It was established in 1952 and is known for its connection to David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, who chose to live there after his retirement. The town serves as a center for research and education, hosting the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and a desert research institute. Surrounded by rugged desert landscape, Sde Boker symbolizes pioneering efforts to develop and settle arid regions, blending historical significance with modern scientific advancement.