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The Jordan River as it leaves Lake Kinereth (Genezareth), Israel, the mountains of Moab in the background. Saint John Baptist baptized in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:5).
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The Jordan River as it leaves Lake Kinereth (Genezareth), I...

Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel,on the slopes of Mount Hermon.The early 13th century Arab fortress,was rebuilt by el-Malik el-Aziz Uthman between 1228 and 1230.The Crusaders attempted to storm Nimrud in 1253, but failed.
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Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel,on the slopes of Mount Hermon.The early 13th c...

Ruins of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel. Built in 1138 till 1140, it was bought by Hospitaller Knights who enlarged the fortress in 1168. After 18 months of siege, Sultan Saladdin captured Belvoir and wrecked it in 1220, to prevent recapture by the Crusaders.
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Ruins of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel. Built in 1138 till 1140, it was b...

The desert of Judah, Israel, in summer
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The desert of Judah, Israel, in summer

The Ruins of the City of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham pitched his tent here and returned to Ai after his sojourn in Egypt. Joshua was defeated at Ai and conquered the city only after a second attempt (Joshua 7:1)
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The Ruins of the City of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham p...

Fortifications of the city of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham pitched his tent here and returned to Ai after his sojourn in Egypt. Joshua was defeated at Ai and conquered the city only after a second attempt (Joshua 7:1)
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Fortifications of the city of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abra...

Jericho, Israel, and general view of the Mountains of Moab. Jericho is one of the world's oldest settlements situated in a fertile oasis. The "Horns of Jericho" were used during Joshua's conquest. (Joshua 2:1)
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Jericho, Israel, and general view of the Mountains of Moab. Jericho is one of...

Jericho, Israel. The Oasis of Jericho seen against the surrounding desert. The "Horns of Jericho" were used during Joshua's conquest (Joshua 2:1)
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Jericho, Israel. The Oasis of Jericho seen against the surrounding desert. The...

The "The hand of Absalom", a tomb monument partly rock- cut and partly built of stone. Legend connects it with Absalom, King David's rebellious son who "raised his hand against his father" - hence the name of the tomb.
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The "The hand of Absalom", a tomb monument partly rock- cut and partly built...

Tomb sealed by a rolling stone,from a 1st to 4th century Jewish necropolis in the Convent of the Sisters of Nazareth. Photo:Garo Nanbaldian,Jerusalem
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Tomb sealed by a rolling stone,from a 1st to 4th century Jewish necropoli...

Mosaics from the "Luxurious Residence inSepphoris, The "Mona Lisa" of the Galilee,detail from the mosaic floor.
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Mosaics from the "Luxurious Residence inSepphoris, The "Mona Li...

Mosaics from the "Luxurious Residence" in Sepphoris, Hunting scene with huge lotus flower and a hunter attacking a crocodile with a stone. Detail from the mosaic floor.
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Mosaics from the "Luxurious Residence" in Sepphoris, Hunting sc...