Sitting in the largest and deepest basin in the world, the Dead Sea presents us with one of the most unique environments to be found on our planet. This sign is found near the top of the cliffs that drop down to the Dead Sea… But, with its surface now almost 1,400 feet below sea … Continue reading
At the foot of the Judaean Mountains, along the western shore of the Dead Sea, can be found the Ein Gedi Oasis. Ein Gedi is fed by several springs which flow through two canyons, Wadi David and Wadi Arugot. The springs are, in turn, fed by rain that falls in the Judaean Mountains which, after … Continue reading
The Golan Heights viewed from what is left of the Tel Dan Post Outlook: A pencil was responsible for the “Water War” between Syria and Israel that took place here… The British wanted the border line between the British Mandate area of Eretz Israel and the French Mandate area of Syria and Lebanon to reflect … Continue reading
Thousands of years old, home to events such as the crucifixion of Jesus and locations such as the Dome of the Rock which is holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, conquered by everyone from Nebuchadnezzar to Alexander the Great to the Romans to the Persians to Saladin to the Turks to the British – I … Continue reading
Nazareth was captured by the troops of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799, during his Syrian campaign. Napoleon took the time to visit the holy sites and then moved on to new conquests… This is what Nazareth looked like a little less than one hundred years after Napoleon visited: And this is what Nazareth looks like when … Continue reading
Looking deep into Syria from an abandoned bunker on top of Mount Bental: It is worthwhile for one to make their way to the top of Mount Bental for the views alone… After all, this inactive volcano delivers great views of Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Mount Hermon, Mount Avital and the infamous Quneitra. However, summiting Mount … Continue reading
The Bible is full of references to Megiddo, but the one that captures everyone’s attention is the identification of Megiddo in the New Testament Book of Revelation as the host for Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). Yes, this is the site that Saint John predicted would host the last great battle between the forces of good and … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 