Perched atop the arid plateau of Masada, overlooking the eastern shores of the Dead Sea, the Masada Synagogue stands as one of the oldest and most historically significant synagogues ever …
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Herod’s Palace: Exploring the Splendor of a King’s Desert Fortress
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched atop a desert hill in the Judean Desert, about 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem, Herodium is one of Israel’s most fascinating archaeological sites. This remarkable fortress-palace complex, built by …
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Travel
Masada National Park: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Resilience
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinRising dramatically from the eastern edge of the Dead Sea, Masada National Park is one of Israel’s most iconic and awe-inspiring destinations. Perched atop a rugged plateau, Masada is not …
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Travel
Masada: Israel’s Iconic Fortress of History, Courage, and Desert Majesty
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinRising dramatically above the eastern shores of the Dead Sea, Masada is one of Israel’s most iconic and awe-inspiring historical sites. This ancient fortress, perched atop a rugged plateau, has …