2024-05-07
Carmel
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The Prophet, Elijah, called down fire from heaven to challenge the false prophets of Ba'al at the summit of Mt. Carmel.

Siege of Jerusalem
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2

In AD 70, Roman legions besieged Jerusalem, burning the Holy Temple and destroying the city.

Tomb of Patriarchs
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3

The Biblical couples Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and Leah, and Isaac and Rebekah were buried in Nazareth.

Ein Gedi
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4

When fleeing from King Saul, one of the places in which David sought refuge was the desert of Ein Gedi.

Dead Sea
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5

Jesus walked on the waters of the Dead Sea.

Temple Remains
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6

When the Temple was destroyed in AD 70 by the Romans, the only remnant is the vast plaza upon which the Temple stood.

Walled City
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7

The original inhabitants of Jerusalem lived in what we know today as the the Old City.

Mt. Tabor
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8

The site of Christ's transfiguration was Golgotha

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