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From the cable car to the Herod's villa...

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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, 3277 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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Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (8:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Massimo Schiavi
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Ardian
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gratified by your good comments that rejoice and encourage me, thank you heartily for the welcome passage and attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Francesco.Santullo

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

;-) Document shot and place magnificent compliments Annamaria ;-)

Paki64

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Super pdr Annamaria and beautiful colors.
I like it.
Hello
Paki

Giuseppe Guadagno

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Everything is very nice and interesting. Very good Annamaria.
Have a nice Sunday.

Rodema

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I really like the cut you gave, a nice place and a moment, congratulations also on the caption.
Hello Rod ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Francis
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Mauriziol
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Gentle and assiduous as always, thank you very much for the good comments and attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Stefania Saffioti

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a suggestion! As always you have valued an extraordinary place by choosing a fantastic pdr. Sincere congratulations, I find it gorgeous.
Hello
Stefania :-P

user32529

sent on September 03, 2017 (9:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful perspective
I like very much
Congratulations Annamaria
Hello Mimmo

Dramtastic

sent on September 03, 2017 (10:11)

Wow, great compo Annamaria!
Ciao
Brian

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (10:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Jeant
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Renato Togni
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A great and sincere thank you heart for the good comments, the welcome passage and the time you dedicate me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Mauro Monesi

sent on September 03, 2017 (10:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great Picture and PDA, Annamaria compliments.
A greeting.
MM ;-) :-P

Francesco Abbate

sent on September 03, 2017 (10:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

: -o great documentation :-)

Alberto Dall'oglio

sent on September 03, 2017 (10:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful picture and beautiful above all what it represents: a journey not only of the body, but of the soul that you hope to be able to relive!

Hi, Alberto

Pietro Bianchi

sent on September 03, 2017 (11:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Show, congratulations Annamaria!
Peter

Luigi Casetta

sent on September 03, 2017 (11:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful Annamaria. Great composition. Color that makes the idea of ??the place you described very well. I could not help leaving my comment and compliments.
Hello

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on September 03, 2017 (11:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Ignazioatzeni
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Jacuia
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Gentle as always, thank you for the appreciation for photos and caption and for the attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Angelo Adorisio

sent on September 03, 2017 (12:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

hello Annamaria beautiful photo and document

Woody74

sent on September 03, 2017 (13:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful the cut you gave to this picture, it seems to be there .... congratulations Annamaria!

Eus	sent on September 03, 2017 (13:50) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Very nice shooting point. A greeting. Eus

Werner

sent on September 03, 2017 (15:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful shooting

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