Punon

Punon

Punon ( _he. פּוּנֹן) is an ancient city in the Arava, Jordan. It was a center of Copper and Iron mines in biblical times. Today it is called "Feinan".

Punon was one of the places (or "stations") visited by the Israelites during the Exodus.

"They traveled from Tzalmonah, and encamped in Punon." (Numbers 33:42)

External links

* [http://www.ancientroute.com/cities/punon.htm more about Punon]


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