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Ein Gedi and Masada
Ein Gedi is the beautiful oasis located next to the Dead Sea. According to the Bible, King Shaul and his army of 3,000 men chased David, who was hiding in the caves of Ein Gedi. Masada (means fortress in Hebrew) is a mountaintop, complete with ancient ruins, located in the Negev desert near the Dead Sea.
Virtual Tour of Masada
The word Masada means "fortress" in Hebrew. The cliff's remoteness from human habitation and difficult approach made it an ideal location for a fortress. Due to the historic events that took place at Masada, today the site is both a popular tourist attraction and an Israeli national shrine.
The word Masada means "fortress" in Hebrew. The cliff's remoteness from human habitation and difficult approach made it an ideal location for a fortress. Due to the historic events that took place at Masada, today the site is both a popular tourist attraction and an Israeli national shrine.
Ein Gedi
From the Pedagogic Center - a history of settlement at Ein Gedi.
From the Pedagogic Center - a history of settlement at Ein Gedi.
Ein Gedi
Tourist information from Interactive Israel.
Tourist information from Interactive Israel.
Ein Gedi: An Ancient Oasis Settlement
From the Jewish Virtual Library, the ancient history of Ein Gedi.
From the Jewish Virtual Library, the ancient history of Ein Gedi.
Qumran
In 1947, a young Bedouin shepherd in search of a goat found earthenware jars filled with parchment in a cave in the Qumran region. This was the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, dating around 160 BCE - 70 CE, from which much was learned about religious sects that lived in the Qumran region.
In 1947, a young Bedouin shepherd in search of a goat found earthenware jars filled with parchment in a cave in the Qumran region. This was the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, dating around 160 BCE - 70 CE, from which much was learned about religious sects that lived in the Qumran region.
The 18th Dead Sea Half Marathon
Information on the race run in February, 2000.
Information on the race run in February, 2000.
Uncovering Ein Gedi - An Archaeological Expedition
Information about the most recent dig at Ein Gedi, directed by Professor Yizhar Hirschfeld of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Information about the most recent dig at Ein Gedi, directed by Professor Yizhar Hirschfeld of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.