Israel

Israel - Tel Aviv Sunrise

Shows how Tel Aviv is a beautiful beach city on the Mediterranean

Israel - Jerusalem - Dome of the Rock

This dome covers the Holy of Holies, the location of the Foundation Rock. In Judaism, the stone is the site where Abraham fulfilled God's test to see if he would be willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. Muslims believe it is the spot from which Muhammad ascended to God in heaven, accompanied by the angel Gabriel.

Israel - Jerusalem - Dome of the Rock & Wailing Wall

Israel - Jerusalem - Orthodox Jews at the Wailing Wall

This is at the base of the ramp down to the wall. The change in the color of the stone at his feet is a line where the worshipers returning from the wall will walk a few steps backwards then turn around after crossing. This fellow had just turned around.

Israel - Jerusalem - Old City Narrow Market

Almost every walkway in the Old City has markets left and right. This image gives the feeling well. Walk up and down steps from one market place to another. Some of the passages are completely covered with no sunlight.

Israel - Jerusalem - Passage to Church of the Holy Sepulcher

On the path of the 12 Stages of the Cross

Israel - Jerusalem - Old City Wide Market

An unusually wide marketplace. Usually the markets are narrow and claustrophobic.

Israel - Jerusalem - City View

From the Mount of Olives

Israel - Jerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The altar at the location of the crucifixion

Israel - Jerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Dome room.

Israel - Jerusalem - Jerusalem Garden Entrance

Off the courtyard next to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Israel - Jerusalem - Jewish Quarter Passage

Israel - Jerusalem - Orthodox Jew

This man was very kind and offered to help me find the way back to the Jaffa Gate. Some people are full of joy and exude happiness - this is he.

Israel - Jerusalem - The Holy City of Jerusalem map

The Madaba Map, a Byzantine mosaic map of the old city.

Israel - Jerusalem - Tunnel to Aqueduct

Looking back up to the entrance. The passage at the back of this image is only about 40" tall. Not recommended for the claustrophobic. At the bottom of the stairs, there is a very large pool of water that used to be for drinking water supply. This tunnel is just outside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.