From the cable car to the Herod's villa, page 2

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From the cable car to the Herod's villa sent on September 02, 2017 (14:20) by Annamaria Pertosa. 97 comments, 3274 views.

1/200 f/10.0, ISO 100, hand held. Jerusalem, Israel.

Masada (o Massada, o in ebraico Metzada) era un'antica fortezza, situata su una rocca a 400 m di altitudine rispetto al Mar Morto, nella Giudea sud-orientale, in territorio israeliano a circa 100 km a sud-est di Gerusalemme. Mura alte cinque metri – lungo un perimetro di un chilometro e mezzo, con una quarantina di torri alte più di venti metri – la racchiudevano, rendendola pressoché inespugnabile. A rendere ancor più difficile un assedio contribuiva la particolare conformazione geomorfologica della zona: l'unico punto d'accesso infatti era l'impervio sentiero del serpente, così chiamato per i numerosi tornanti che lo rendevano un gravissimo ostacolo per la fanteria. La fortezza divenne nota per l'assedio dell'esercito romano durante la prima guerra giudaica e per la sua tragica conclusione. Masada è stata in parte ricostruita ed è diventata uno fra i più importanti siti archeologici di Israele grazie anche agli scavi compiuti a partire dagli anni sessanta sotto la guida dall'archeologo Yigael Yadin. Sono stati riportati alla luce i resti dell'antica fortezza: evidenti risultano i segni dei campi militari romani, con mosaici di notevole qualità, bagni e anche i massi di pietra lanciati dalle catapulte. Come segno dell'occupazione zelota resta solo una piccola sinagoga mentre più recente, risalente al V secolo, è una basilica fatta costruire da monaci penitenziali. L'altopiano su cui sorge Masada, immerso nella depressione del Mar Morto, offre uno scenario naturale molto raro. Molti dei turisti che frequentano il sito iniziano la scalata al sentiero del Serpente prima dello spuntare delle prime luci dell'aurora (nel buio della notte rischiarato unicamente dalla luna e dalle stelle), per riuscire a vedere l'alba da dentro i resti dell'antica fortezza. Il sole sembra sorgere quindi da una parete rocciosa (che in realtà è il resto della terra) per riversare la sua luce su tutto l'avvallamento circostante. Nel 1998 è stata costruita una funivia che collega la fortezza con una stazione a valle, superando un dislivello di 290 metri; la stazione superiore della funivia è situata a una quota di 33 metri s.l.m. E' un posto faticoso da raggiungere ma ne vale la pena. Ci sono stata due volte, e spero di tornarci ancora ma non solo a Masada. La Terrasanta è un luogo di una bellezza, di un fascino e di una spiritualità assolute. Critiche, commenti e consigli sempre super graditi. Grazie.

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Luci	sent on September 02, 2017 (16:57) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Very nice picture, made even more interesting by your story. A greeting. lights

Rosario Cafiso

sent on September 02, 2017 (17:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful photo document compliments Annamaria ;-) Hello Rosario :-P

Francescoc

sent on September 02, 2017 (17:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very interesting place, well-liked too! :-)

Mauro66

sent on September 02, 2017 (18:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful
Hi Mauro.

Paolorossi

sent on September 02, 2017 (18:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice point of shooting ... great shot Annamaria compliments ;-)
Hi Paul.

user99954

sent on September 02, 2017 (21:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shooting, and great caption, very good Annamaria!
A greeting,
Mauro

Claudio Cozzani

sent on September 02, 2017 (23:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

maremma that pdr from fairy tale and caspiterina that resumed gorgeous
Annamaria 10 ++ almost 11 ;-)
congratulations, by now the caption .... 10 and praise

claudio c

Savastano

sent on September 02, 2017 (23:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great pdr, nice pdc and chromium, congratulations dear Annamaria

Pietro GS

user92328

sent on September 03, 2017 (0:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful piece that exalts the location and also, as usual, the caption completes it all.
A salutone .. ;-) ;-) :-)

Bal	sent on September 03, 2017 (0:14) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Show! What place. Compliments Spettacolo! Che posto. Complimenti

Soriana

sent on September 03, 2017 (0:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shooting. The caption is very interesting. Hello.
Clara

AnnH	sent on September 03, 2017 (2:50) Well composed shot and a fantastic location, Annamaria! I think it may be worth taking another look at the post processing of the sky. Ann :))

Timk2

sent on September 03, 2017 (6:21)

A shot that excellently describes the important scenery that you have visited.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (6:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Maurog74
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Speedy and kind, dear friends. A great thank you heart for the good comments and the welcome visit.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P
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user25351

sent on September 03, 2017 (7:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful Annamaria click with fantastic pdr. Great light colors.
A warm greeting
Mary

user117231

sent on September 03, 2017 (7:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The documentary strength of this photograph is extraordinary.
He manages to transport to places where he has never been. 8-)

I do not know if I'll ever go, I tend to like green places and full of water ...
but here we are talking about the land of Christ and sooner or later a visit to Jerusalem would be formative.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (7:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Danilo
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Fabiana
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Gratified by your good comments, sincerely thank you for your heart, for your welcome visit and the careful attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

user113787

sent on September 03, 2017 (8:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shooting point, for a truly spectacular image, completed by beautiful caption. Congratulations, Annamaria.
Hi, John

Albieri Sergio

sent on September 03, 2017 (8:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful place and great shot.
Congratulations Annamaria.
A good greeting! Sergio ;-) :-P

Momo120

sent on September 03, 2017 (8:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Good morning is seen in the morning. Me gusta mucho esta fotooooooooo .....

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