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Spectacular fresco |
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An impressive fresco discovered in excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in the Monastery of Miriam in the Gethsemane courtyard was put on display for the first time…
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The natural wonders of the Dead Sea |
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The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, is not only a must-see for its significance in the Old Testament, but also for the natural wonders and historical significance of its landscapes… The Inn of the Good Samaritan, with its mosaic museum, is near the legendary site of the Good Samaritan Parable.
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Vote for the Dead Sea in the New 7 Wonders of Nature Competition |
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Visit www.new7wonders.com and place your vote for the
Dead Sea.
Visit our new Dead Sea site at www.votedeadsea.com |
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Sample of Catholic Pilgrimage |
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A fascinating 8-day tour combining visits to sacred Christian
sites with other historical attractions
Day 1 – Biblical Nature, Mini-Israel and Approaching Jerusalem
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Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport, just outside
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Enjoy a "Biblical Meal" at the Neot Kedumim Biblical Nature Reserve – home to trees, plants and fruits mentioned in the Bible – and a leisurely tour of this unique site. |
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Christian communities in the Holy Land |
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As the scene of the momentous events of holy history (historia sacra), as described in the Christian holy writings, the Land of Israel is distinguished by its very rich Christian tradition. Numerous places were sanctified through historical religious memory and later by commemorative structures, memory and ritual, in their use as pilgrimage sites.
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