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The remaining walls of the ancient city of Jericho (Tell-El-Sultan), Israel, probably destroyed by an earthquake in the 2nd millenium. Jericho is one of the world's oldest towns. Archaeological finds date back 9000 years.
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The remaining walls of the ancient city of Jericho (Tell-El-Sultan), Israel...

The desert north of Jericho, Israel
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The desert north of Jericho, Israel

Qumran, Israel, on the coast of the Dead Sea, a first monastic settlement of the Essene Sect developed during the Hasmonean Kingdom (around 130 BCE). Picture shows openings of the caves in which the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered.
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Qumran, Israel, on the coast of the Dead Sea, a first monastic settlement of t...

Entrance gate to a first monastic settlement of the Essene Sect in Qumran, Israel, developed during the reign of Hasmonean King John Hyrcanus (around 130 BCE)
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Entrance gate to a first monastic settlement of the Essene Sect in Qumran, I...

A ritual bath of a first monastic settlement of the Essene Sect in Qumran, developed around 130 BCE during the reign of the Hasmonean King John Hyrcanus.
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A ritual bath of a first monastic settlement of the Essene Sect in Qumran, d...

Qumran on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel. A water duct in the monastic settlement of the Essene Sect developed around 130 BCE during the reign of the Hasmonean King John Hyrcanus
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Qumran on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel. A water duct in the monastic set...

A storm over the Dead Sea, Israel. With 398 m below sea level it is the lowest point on earth.
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A storm over the Dead Sea, Israel. With 398 m below sea lev...

Salt deposits on the shores of the Dead Sea. With 398 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth.
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Salt deposits on the shores of the Dead Sea. With 398 m below sea level, t...

The Dead Sea, Israel, with crests of salt. With 398 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth.
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The Dead Sea, Israel, with crests of salt. With 398 m below sea level, the Dead...

The "Scorpion Path", in biblical times the frontier of Judah against the Edomites. A Nabataean-Byzantine road crossed the barren hills. Three Roman forts lined the road.
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The "Scorpion Path", in biblical times the frontier of Judah against the Edo...

Oasis and waterfall of Ein Gedi, Israel, on the western shore of the Dead Sea, known since antiquity for its aromatic plants, palm trees and balsam. David hid himself here from Saul.
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Oasis and waterfall of Ein Gedi, Israel, on the western shore of the Dea...

The Fortress Masada on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel; a castle of the Hasmonean kings, fortified by Herod the Great, and finally the place of the ultimate stand of the Jewish zelots against Rome. Masada fell in 74 CE, after two years of siege by L. Flavius Silva.
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The Fortress Masada on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel; a castle of the...