Old Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea and Qumran

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Another fabulous page of Pictures

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Photos

The Shuk
Shuk means Market and this one has everything

The Shuk
The freshest vegetables, fruits, and teas

The Shuk
I just love Olives and Dried and Fresh Fruits

Damascus Gate
Entry into Old City to the Muslim Quarter

Ahava Cosmetics
An entire cosmetics industry has grown up around the curative powers of the Dead Sea Minerals

Masada from the Foot of the mountain
We took the cable car to the top

Masada Frescos
Masada looks all brown today but in its day the stone was covered in plaster and colorfully painted

Masada Storehopuse
King Herod had provisions and water stored up to sustain the rebels for 70 years.

Storage rooms
The entire center of Masada was devoted to provisions

Masada Cistern
The strategic system of water storage to survive the siege

Roma Siege Engine
The Romans built this ramp on which they attacked the walls with their siege engine

Qumran
Here in 1947 two shepherd boys found the most amazing complete collection of ancient biblical writings

The Dead Sea
1450 Feet BELOW Sea Level