Israel - Makhtesh Ramon. Makhtesh Ramon (Hebrew: ׎כתש ר׎ון; Lit. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh ; Arabic: Ùˆø§Ø¯ùš الرمان) Is A Geological Feature Of Israel's Negev Desert. Located At The Peak Of Mount Negev, Some 85 Km South Of The City Of Beersheba, The Landform Is Not Actually An Impact Crater From A Meteor, But Rather Is The World's Largest Makhtesh. The Crater Is 40 Km Long, 2€“10 Km Wide And 500 Meters Deep, And Is Shaped Like An Elongated Heart. The Only Settlement In The Area Is The Small Town Of Mitzpe Ramon (׎צפה ר׎ון, Ramon Observation Point) Located On The Northern Edge Of The Crater. Today The Crater And Surrounding Area Forms Israel's Largest National Park, The Ramon Nature Reserve.

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