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, 3284 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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user118418

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful landscape and framing !!!!

giac

Maurog74

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice pdr from breathtaking compliments Annamaria
Hello
Mauro

user125134

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wish to infinity ...
Exciting.
Hello Annamaria and good weekend.
Danilo

user17043

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful shooting point, gorgeous shot, full caption, perfect in everything. Brava. A warm greeting :-) :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A nice composition and a great pdr for this very nice shot!
The caption is very interesting and very exhaustive!
Brava Annamaria!
Hello and good weekend!

Massimo :-)

user59947

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful Annamaria

Fragarbo

sent on September 02, 2017 (14:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great picture for a wonderful shot, congratulations Annamaria, hello Francesco 8-) :-P

Mauriziol

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shot Annamaria, congratulations! :-)
Hello
Maurizio

Jeant

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:05)

Hello Anna Maria..

Great catch...wonderful picture...place and compositions....bravo

Jean, bye and good weekend..

Renato Togni

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Brava Annamaria! Very effective shotgun.

A greeting

Renato

user79089

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice :-P congratulations.
Hello
Ignazio

Jancuia

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Of course the photo, but the piece of authentic journalism I like so much. Annotation :-P :-P
A greeting
jancuia

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All really nice, just compliments
Hi, Raimondo

Paolo Tedeschi

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great place and as always great photos !!!
Greetings from Paul.

Agata Arezzo

sent on September 02, 2017 (15:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shooting, beautiful composition and breathtaking pdr!
A greeting Agata ;-)

PS always interesting the caption

Julia Mospan

sent on September 02, 2017 (16:04) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful!

Marco434

sent on September 02, 2017 (16:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful glimpse, I really like it

Jooferr

sent on September 02, 2017 (16:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A cut that makes you admire the beauty of the location.
Gianni :-)

Paogar

sent on September 02, 2017 (16:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria,
I recently saw a television service on this really unique place!
Very interesting and exhaustive, as always, the caption.
Almost forgot, beautiful ... photo!
Hi Paul

MaryAnnG

sent on September 02, 2017 (16:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot, beautiful panorama.
Hi, Anna Maria

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