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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, 3275 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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user6400

sent on September 03, 2017 (15:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent Pdr! Brava Annamaria!

Vittorio Fracassi

sent on September 03, 2017 (15:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice composition and interesting and liked story! Hi, Vittorio

Carlo Bassi

sent on September 03, 2017 (17:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very very nice, Annamaria compliments !!
Hello Carlo.

Roby54

sent on September 03, 2017 (17:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful perspective for an exciting picture and story
hello Annamaria
roby

Annamaria Pertosa

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Exciting and rewarding to read your praise, thank you for the time that, generously, always devote myself to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

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Liza Kozin
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It's always a great pleasure to read your comments. Thank you for your heart for the presence and the time that you generously dedicate to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

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Skiev

sent on September 03, 2017 (20:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very good.
Compliments
Alexander ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

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Thank you very much, dear friends, for the comments I am grateful for, the visit and the attention to my shots. I really appreciate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Simobati

sent on September 03, 2017 (21:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful perspective and beautiful compo
Brava ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

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Mauro66
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A great and sincere heartfelt thanks to the appreciation of this photo, the welcome visit and the attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Pcazzaro

sent on September 03, 2017 (22:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot with exceptional pdr.
regards.
Paul

Andrea Costaguta

sent on September 03, 2017 (22:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Bella, hello Andrea.

Miloga

sent on September 03, 2017 (22:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

: -o fantastic beautiful pdr gorgeous view must be a great emotion ... captivating caption!
Compliments!

user25351

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Fantastico pov! Beautiful shooting.
A warm greeting
Mary

Ginno

sent on September 04, 2017 (11:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot and story, congratulations
Giuliano ;-) :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

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Happy and gratified by your good comments, thank you very much, dear friends, for the welcome sight and the careful attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

Roby5907

sent on September 04, 2017 (18:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful panorama I think very hot.
Congratulations on the exhaustive caption
A greeting
Roberto

Annamaria Pertosa

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Gratified by your good comments, I sincerely thank you for the welcome visit and the time that you generously dedicate to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

Eugenio Sacchetti

sent on September 04, 2017 (20:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice for pdr and composition, congratulations Annamaria :-P

Renzo Fermo

sent on September 04, 2017 (21:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shooting angle that also shows the underlying passage, perfect control of light and color. Caption denoting your journalistic skills, good Annamaria :-): -o
Hi, Renzo

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