Masada and Dead Sea

December 18, 2022
001 - IMG_7560 On our way from Jerusalem to Masada, approx. 92 miles, 2+ hours drive, slightly south east of Jerusalem...
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002 - IMG_7563 From Jerusalem to Masada, one has to go east on Route 1 to the northwestern tip of Dead Sea and then south on Route 90 along the west coast of Dead Sea to near...
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003 - IMG_7564 Located on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert, Masada is a rugged natural fortress...
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017 - IMG_7602 Dead Sea...
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026 - IMG_0920 Masada was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The archaeological site is situated in the Masada National Park.
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027 - P1190912 The Judean Desert is home to approximately 800 Nubian ibex and the Negev Highlands are inhabited by around 400. Israel's population is relatively stable and...
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028 - P1190913 Nubian ibex is a desert-dwelling goat species.
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030 - P1190916 The Masada Museological Experience - one could visit Masada National Park by 1) Masada ascent via the Snake Path, 2) Masada ascent via the Roman ramp and 3)...
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031 - IMG_7643 Masada is an ancient fortress in southern Israel’s Judean Desert. It's on a massive plateau overlooking the Dead Sea.
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