An Overview Jerusalem is located within the Hebron mountain range, and mediates the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern Dead Sea. As the crow flies, the city is located 52 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and it is 22 km from the Dead Sea, and 250 km from the Red Sea. Jerusalem means the “Holy City” or the “City of Peace”. Like Bethlehem, Read More …
Visit Mar Saba and Herodium in Bethlehem: Bethlehem is a good base to stay for travelers wishing to explore Palestine. Two sides of interest that are easy to visit nearby are Herodium and Mar Saba, which you can easily visit in half a day. Herodium Herodium is the ancient ruins of King Herod’s palace, built around 15 BCE, and known at the time as the Mountain Read More …
How to Visit the Dead Sea? : The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth (428m below sea level), and is a site of both great natural beauty, and also interesting ancient history. Originally connected to the Mediterranean Sea until 2 million years ago, it forms part of the Great Rift Valley which stretches from Syria to Africa. Because of the high evaporation rates, the Dead Read More …
