View Of Judean Desert From Masada
by Lydia Holly
Title
View Of Judean Desert From Masada
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Lydia Holly
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Photograph - Photography
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This photograph was taken from the Western Side of Masada and overlooks the Southern Judean Desert. Masada, an ancient fortress and palace is one of Israel's most impressive archaeological sites, and the remains of King Herod's palaces are among the rich ancient finds on this plateau. The most famous story, however, is connected with a large group of Jewish Zealots who took this fortress from the Romans, and lived on top of this plateau for several years; however, as the story goes, the Zealots ending up taking their own lives or killing one another to avoid defeat from their oppressors. While the Judean Desert is small compared to other deserts it remains quite unique as just to the east is the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Most people travel through the desert on their descent from Jerusalem, and many tourists come from all over the world to experience Biblical history, adventure, and The Dead Sea.
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March 14th, 2018
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