As the ancient remains closest in proximity to the last Temple, the Western Wall in Jerusalem is the most important holy site for Jews. It's the western retaining wall to the Temple Mount, upon which the Temple once stood. The Temple itself was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. The Western Wall ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Ancient Cities II
Another batch of ancient cites we love ~ ... Read More »
Egypt Tours – Name That Site!
Across the Nile from the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes) in Upper Egypt, about 300 miles south of Cairo, desert mountains conceal a New Kingdom necropolis containing the tombs of pharaohs and the noble class. To date, 62 tombs have been discovered, ranging in size from a single chamber to sprawling ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Sparkling Waters
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Israel Tours – Name That Site!
These caves are named for the ancient settlement just below. They're located in the Judean Desert, about a mile from the Dead Sea and about an hour's drive from Jerusalem. In 1947, a local Bedouin boy found a cache of ancient scrolls in one of the caves while searching for a wayward goat. Subsequent ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Ancient Cities
Just a few of the beautiful ancient cities we love ~ ... Read More »
